<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a> was so dominant that he — literally — changed modern<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> history. His dominance with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> paved the way for today’s way of building a team.



If you don’t take our word for it, you should ask Dwyane Wade. In a recent interview, the legendary shooting guard admitted that Kobe’s fifth ring made him realize that the league was in trouble.



That’s why he reached out to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> and Chris Bosh to put together a Big 3 in Miami, which led to them dominating the Eastern Conference and winning two rings.



<h2>Kobe’s Dominance Led To The Heat’s Big 3</h2>



“As soon as Kobe ran and grabbed that ball [after the 2010 championship] I was like, ‘LeBron, so what you gonna do&apos;”? Wade admitted. “That was our summer free agency. They were dominating. Kobe was winning all these rings. I was like, ‘Hold on, now he got five and we got 1? Like no’. That changed the league.”



Nowadays, all teams want to have a Big 3 of their own to compete at the highest level. Notably, Bryant had his fair share of star teammates, but he never had a Big 3 of his own.


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It’s ironic to see all those memes about Stephen Curry and the Phoenix Suns stacking up players to beat an aging LeBron James when in reality, it was James the one who teamed up to beat the Black Mamba. That’s influence. That’s dominance.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> have a particular history together. They’ve squared off in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals four times, with some epic battles and victories for both sides.



Of course, James got one of the greatest wins in NBA Finals history in 2016, but the Warriors still have bragging rights over him after beating him three out of four times and running him out of his hometown.



Whatever the case, their relationship has always been complicated. That’s why back in the day, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> even thought that NBA journalist Chris Haynes was a spy sent by LeBron to their locker room.



<h2>Chris Haynes Reveals Hilarious Story About Draymond Green</h2>



“I go to the locker room for the first time in the Warriors,” Haynes said. “Draymond was like, ‘I don’t trust you, bro.’ I thought he was playing. He’s like, ‘I don’t trust you, bro.’ I’m like, ‘You mean don’t trust me?’ He said ‘You’re a Cavs spy. LeBron sent you over here to spy on us. We ain’t messing with y’all, and I’m gonna make sure nobody talk with you.’ He was dead serious, bro. Damn. He was dead serious. I couldn’t believe him, like Dray. I’m just a reporter, bro.”



Ironically, Green eventually became quite close to LeBron, up to the point where it made several Warriors fans uncomfortable and even thought he wanted to leave to play with James.


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At the end of the day, Haynes was only doing his job, but Green had every right to be paranoid, as he was going against the ruling force in the Eastern Conference.

Draymond Green once thought LeBron James sent spies to the Warriors locker room

Draymond Green once thought LeBron James sent spies to the Warriors locker room - Bolavip US

With the start of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season still a month away from us, things are still slow around the league. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, however, almost pulled off a shock.



The Dubs were linked with a possible move for Dwight Howard, who is still a free agent. This rumor made noise because of his past, as the big man won the ring next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> at the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.



The Warriors still have empty roster spots, and are expected to cover them in the next few weeks. However, it looks like Howard will not be playing next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> after all.



<h2>Rumor: Warriors not expected to sign Dwight Howard</h2>



“The Warriors are not expected to sign Dwight Howard or another veteran center ahead of training camp, sources tell me,” NBA insider Shams Charania said. “Howard had a 2-day visit with the Warriors this week that included meetings and workouts, but the Warriors are expected now to maintain flexibility to sign a potential big man later in training camp or into the regular season.”



It’s been a while since Howard played in the NBA, as his last team in the league were the Lakers in the 2021-22 season. At 37, he’s still waiting to see if another opportunity comes his way.


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Last year, the former first-overall pick played for with the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan. Will Howard have another chance to play in the biggest stage before calling it a career? Only time will tell.

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Warriors to overlook former NBA champion with LeBron James at Lakers

For years, the Los Angeles L<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">akers</a> have hoped <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> would take a step up, as he’s been as impactful as inconsistent, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> needs as much help as he can get at this point in his career.



Davis’ inconsistency has often frustrated fans, and there have even been several reports of James not being entirely satisfied with his efforts and availability — or lack thereof.



With that in mind, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> legend Charles Barkley believes it’s time LeBron finally starts holding Davis accountable and urges him to be the focal point of Darvin Ham’s team.



<h2>Davis Needs To Step Up, Says Barkley</h2>



“At some point, LeBron gonna have to say ‘A.D.– damn, I’m 100 years old. It’s about time for you to be the best player,&apos;” Barkley jokingly said. “You are in your prime.”



At the end of the day, it’s hard to deny that Anthony Davis is one of the most impactful players on Earth, which is exactly why the Lakers can’t afford to have him show up one day and not the other.


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Davis just got a huge contract extension, and while he’s paid his dues in Southern California, it somehow feels like he still needs to earn that by finally carrying LeBron’s torch and being ‘the man.’

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It's time LeBron James holds Anthony Davis accountable, claims Hall of Famer - Bolavip US

Following Team USA’s disappointing effort in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>and several <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> superstars, including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a>, will reportedly commit to play in the Olympics.



This has been a rather usual cycle for U.S. Basketball as of late. They underestimate their competition with an alternative squad in the World Cup, and then call in the big guns for the Olympics.



Nonetheless, as impressive as their squad could be, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> legend Toni Kukoc isn’t so sure about USA’s dominance over the rest of the world anymore, not even with James on the court.



<h2>Toni Kukoc Isn’t Sure About Team USA’s Chances</h2>



“Everybody plays basketball today. Germany invests a lot, it has come a long way. Gone are the days when we, the Russians, and the Americans ruled the world,” Kukoc told Index.hr. 



“That time has passed. If the Americans want to take the throne, they will have to bring the strongest forces. Even with the strongest forces, I don’t believe it will be a walk for them,“ he added.


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Of course, it’s easy to think of any team that could hold its own against the NBA’s best American players. But it’s time U.S. Basketball stops overlooking its rivals, as the gap has gotten more narrow.

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Load management has become a major issue for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. Players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zion-williamson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zion Williamson </a>sitting out even when they’re healthy have hurt the show, and the fans seem tired of this practice.



With that in mind, the league has come up with a new rule that would give heavy fines to teams that rest multiple stars for games, especially if those are nationally televised games.



However, every rule has its exception, and this one does as well. According to ESPN insider Bobby Marks, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are among the few players exempt from this.



<h2>LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Granted Exemptions In Load Management Rule</h2>



“Here are the exceptions the NBA will pre-approve but you have to send them a written notification within a week of the game,” Marks explained. “There are designated back-to-back allowances for players who are 35 years old on opening night or have career workloads of 34,000 regular season minutes or 100,000 regular season and playoff games combined.”



“Your list for this is Chris Paul, Mike Conley, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, and James Harden,” the insider concluded.


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Well, it’s safe to say that most of these players have already earned their stripes, so it’s only natural to see that the league has bent the rules a little to favor them. If anything, we should give them props for still going strong at their ages.

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LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant get new NBA rule made just for them - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> was excited as thousands of fans to finally watch Aaron Rodgers in his new adventure in the NFL. However, it all ended shockingly after the quarterback tore his left Achilles tendon against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a>.



The New York Jets were supposed to be a Super Bowl contender in a very crowded AFC with names such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence.


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Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> is out for the entire season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nfl">NFL</a> and no one knows for sure if his legendary career is over. However, in an amazing gesture, LeBron James had a very special message for him.



<h2>LeBron James sends a special message to Aaron Rodgers</h2>



After hearing the news about Aaron Rodgers, LeBron James went to social media and expressed some of his disbelief. In fact, the first post he shared was a quote from Garrett Wilson.







The wide receiver of the New York Jets talked about the exchange of words he had with Rodgers in the locker room. “It really hurt my heart. He told me ‘sorry kid’.”


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Then, LeBron James sent a very special message to Aaron Rodgers wishing him a full recovery. “Damn man!!! That hurt. Get well ASAP 8!” The King published the image with an emoji of prayers. 



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Despite having plenty of young <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> talent, Team USA couldn’t finish the job in the FIBA World Cup. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> coach Steve Kerr failed to make adjustments, and they didn’t even win a medal.



The rest of the world has gotten much better, and it’s not like the Americans will just run through their competition anymore. At least, not with a roster full of inexperienced players.



That’s why Los Angeles Lakers star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> is reportedly leading an initiative to take U.S. Basketball back to the mountaintop, and he recruited Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, among others, to play in the upcoming Olympics.



<h2>LeBron James To Lead Olympic Superteam</h2>



“LeBron James, a three-time Olympian, two-time gold medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, has so strong an interest in one more Olympics that he is ready to commit for next summer and has also called multiple stars to essentially recruit them to join him with USAB in Paris, multiple league sources told The Athletic,” wrote Shams Charania.



“James has spoken to Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green, and they are all prepared to commit as well,” the report added. “Separately, Phoenix’s Devin Booker, Portland’s Damian Lillard, Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox and Dallas’ Kyrie Irving also have serious interest in committing, league sources said.”


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Well, the rest of the world had a nice run, and it was definitely fun while it lasted. But with this kind of roster, it’s hard to think of any other team capable of taking down USA Basketball again.

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant will lead Team USA in the Olympics

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant will lead Team USA in the Olympics - Bolavip US

In recent basketball discussions, the spotlight has been focused on the disappointing performance of Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. Steve Kerr‘s roster wasn’t stellar as the USA is accustomed to, but their 113-111 defeat to Germany in the semifinals was still shocking.



This loss shattered their hopes of winning the World Cup for the second consecutive time, following their disastrous seventh-place finish in 2019. While reaching the semifinals marked an improvement, settling with a third-place match against Canada wasn’t their intended outcome.


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Being eliminated by a German team with only a handful of NBA players exposed the need for a stronger lineup for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. Speculation about potential team additions surged, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> joining the conversation with a simple comment.



<h2>LeBron James’ Comment on Potentially Playing the Olympics</h2>



Right after Team USA’s loss to Germany was confirmed, the conversation shifted towards the significance of having a star-studded roster instead of a lineup composed primarily of mid-level players.



The Dunk Central created an image showcasing a potential Olympic roster, which was headlined by LeBron and notably featured Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry among other megastars who could join the team. This post was shared by SportsCenter, where the King dropped the eye emoji in the comment section to chime in on the discussion.



Despite it may seem hard to envision LeBron playing for Team USA at his age after a demanding season, his response hinted at the possibility of him preparing for his fourth Olympic participation. He previously earned a bronze medal in 2004 and followed it up with two consecutive gold medals. However, he chose not to participate in the last two events.



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<h2>How Old Is LeBron James?</h2>



LeBron James is 38 years old.

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For decades, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans have debated who’s the GOAT. And while most Michae<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">l Jordan</a> fans can agree that he’s the best to ever do it, some <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> stans often go out of their way to try and make a case for James.



Truth be told, there’s no way to objectively know who’s the GOAT, and both sides have more than valid points. You couldn’t go wrong with one or the other, but LeBron fans often take the conversation away from the game itself.



That was the case — again — with his lifelong friend and agent, Rich Paul. In his latest public appearance, he tried to make it seem like media scrutiny should be a part of the conversation, and it would obviously favor the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>star.



<h2>Rich Paul Includes Media Scrutiny In GOAT Debate</h2>



“[Michael Jordan] transcended the game,” Paul said on Gil’s Arena. “When Kobe [Bryant] came, Kobe was a silhouette of Mike. That’s everything, which is great. But LeBron is the first player to have to deal with a 24-7-365 news cycle of sports and opinions from those that’s not even capable or carry the expertise to give a valid opinion.”



“In addition to, ‘No, I’m not gonna really do it how y’all want me to do it, I’m probably gonna do it how I decide to do it.’ We all know that don’t go over well, and so then you have this environment and this sports society that’s created, and so now you have to root against. That’s a whole another thing that Mike never had to deal with, because his hardest critic was probably Peter Vecsey,” he added.


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Yeah, or maybe Jordan didn’t deal with criticism because people didn’t have any reason to criticize him — at least basketball-wise. It’s not like people didn’t talk about basketball before social media existed.

Rich Paul's LeBron James GOAT case has nothing to do with basketball

Rich Paul's LeBron James GOAT case has nothing to do with basketball - Bolavip US

Years ago, the sole thought of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> wearing a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> jersey was somewhat bizarre. Now, he’s an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion with the Purple and Gold, and their best player since Kobe Bryant’s retirement.



James had redeemed himself in his hometown, coming back after leaving to join the Miami Heat and winning the championship he had promised those who rooted for him since day one.



That’s why it was kind of shocking to see that he was leaving again. However, in his latest appearance on Gil’s Arena, LeBron’s agent Rich Paul, finally revealed what happened and why he left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers:</a> He got bored.



<h2>LeBron Joined The Lakers Because He Got Bored In Cleveland, Says Rich Paul</h2>



“In our conversation it was – if anybody know him, he gets bored fast,” Paul said. “Right? And so, my conversation was, looking at the talent. At the time, they had – Jesse [Buss] had done a great job in the draft. Kuz (Kyle Kuzma), Brandon Ingram, Zo (Lonzo Ball), Josh Hart, the talent was young, but was there. If you’re going to leave Cleveland, where you going? Right?”



“Who climbs the mountaintop to come back down and have to climb the mountaintop again?” Paul added. “Now, obviously, if you go here and win, you’ve been to three different destinations and you’ve won three different places. No matter how many times you’ve been, you won.”


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That’s valid, I guess. Some people get a haircut, some go shopping, some go out for a run, and LeBron moves to the West Coast. Whatever the case, Lakers fans better hope he doesn’t get bored again.

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