<p>The <strong>2021 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-all-star-game-t164940" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA All-StarGame</a></strong> reserves were announced and just like every year, a lot of fans were unhappy with the lists for both conferences. Not only fans but players showed their disagreement with some of the names selected to take part in the big game.</p>
<p>A lot of people made the case for <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2021-nba-all-star-game-reserves-memes-and-reactions-to-the-controversial-list-20210223-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Devin Booker, Domantas Sabonis, and Fred VanVleet</a> to name a few, but it was the Phoenix Suns guard who earned the most attention. He has been doing a great job with his team, making them a competitive one alongside Chris Paul in the Western Conference.</p>
<p>Yet, head coaches didn’t believe he was worthy of an All-Star spot this season, and Book will have to wait another season to play in his second ASG. Just like fans, Los Angeles Lakers superstar <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> reacted to this snub and he was anything but happy with it.</p>
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<h2>LeBron James shows support to Devin Booker after All-Star snub</h2>
<p>The King took to Twitter to express his discontent with Booker not getting selected to the upcoming All-Star Game, describing him as the ‘most disrespected player’ in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> right now. He also mentioned Damian Lillard, thought to be a lock for an All-Star starting spot but also snubbed off that list.</p>
<p><em>“Devin Booker is the most disrespected player in our league!!! Simple as that. Followed by Dame Dolla,” LBJ wrote on Twitter</em>.</p>
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<p>These decisions will always bring controversy but it looks like people are closer this year and prior ones. The young guard is having a terrific season with the Suns and getting named an All-Star was the perfect confirmation of that.</p>
<p>Booker now will have to see the game from home and wait for his chance next season. He’s playing really well right now and we’re pretty sure he would prefer making it to the postseason before playing in the All-Star Game.</p>
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LeBron James reacts to Devin Booker getting snubbed of All-Star Game

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<p>You know what they say: <strong>Offense wins games but defense wins championships.</strong> Well, that may not always apply in the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a>, a league that favors scoring. The rules of the game and the way it’s played have changed a lot throughout the course of time. We’re seeing players pulling up from all over the court and favoring three-point friendly offenses now more than ever, and the good-old post scorer seems like a dying breed nowadays. That, plus the fact that players enter the league at just 19 years old, <strong>is helping younger players break all kinds of records.</strong></p>
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<p>Then again, there have been just three players in NBA history that have been able to top the <strong>35,000 points-plateau</strong> throughout their career: <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>, Karl Malone, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.</strong></p>
<p>Notably, neither of those players have been exactly solid three-point shooters, but their physical traits, durability, and versatility, made them<strong> unstoppable offensive juggernauts</strong> for nearly two decades. Today, we’re going to let you know a little more about them.</p>
<h2>The Only Players To Score 35,000+ Career Points In NBA History</h2>
<h2>3. LeBron James – 35,017 Points (And Counting)</h2>
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<p>Once it’s all said and done, <strong>LeBron James</strong> will finish his career as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down despite being in his 18th season, and he could be leading the MVP race at 36 years old.</p>
<p>LeBron is the true definition of durability. While it’s not usual to see him play all 82 games in a season – mostly due to rest ahead of the playoffs – he’s rarely hurt and has been a 25+ points-per-game scorer<strong> throughout his entire career.</strong></p>
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<h2>2. Karl Malone – 36,928 Points</h2>
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<p><strong>Karl Malone</strong> doesn’t get enough recognition nowadays because of his issues off the court, and that’s fair. But talking merely in basketball terms, he’s one of the most dominant scorers to ever lace them up.</p>
<p>The Mailman always delivered. He had sweet footwork and could finish with both hands. While not the most gifted shooter, he had some range as well. However, his strength and athleticism were the main reasons why he scored <strong>nearly 37,000 points.</strong></p>
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<h2>1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387 Points</h2>
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<p>Scoring north of 38,000 points in the NBA is something not many people could even think about but<strong> Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> wasn’t like most people. He was a bonafide winner and one of the most unguardable forces of nature.</p>
<p>His length, size, and skillsmade him a nightmare for opposing big men night in and night out. He never averaged under double-digits and rarely missed a game in his career. With 6 rings, 6 MVPs, and this record, it’s funny to me how <strong>he’s never mentioned in the GOAT debate</strong>. On a side note, it’s funny how the top-3 leading scorers in NBA history played for the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a> at some point in their careers.</p>
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LeBron James and the only players to score 35,000+ points in NBA history

LeBron James and the only players to score 35,000+ points in NBA history - Bolavip US

<p>You don’t have to be a genius or a psychicto notice that <strong>Kyrie Irving and LeBron James</strong> just don’t get along. Irving didn’t want to play with him anymore and constantly tried to prove that he was ‘The Man’ when they played together with the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> and has taken a couple of shots at James ever since. So, every time they face each other, you know that’s must-watch television for<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>NBA</strong> </a>fans all over the world. Needless to say, their encounter when the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a></strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>visited the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> </a>wasn’t the exception to that rule.</p>
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<p>The Nets made a fool out of the Lakers from start to finish. They dominated the game almost at will, with LeBron James single-handedly carrying the offensive load for the purple and gold without <strong>Anthony Davis.</strong></p>
<p>Brooklyn went back home with a 21-point win even without Kevin Durant, but perhaps the most remarkable thing about the game was the way Kyrie Irving made fun of LeBron after missing a technical free-throw.</p>
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<h2>Kyrie Irving Mocks LeBron James</h2>
<p>LeBron James has never been an elite shooter from the charity stripe so it wasn’t odd to see him miss badly. Kyrie, however, couldn’t hide his excitement about watching his former teammate struggle, asking<em><strong>“That’s your best free throw shooter?”</strong></em></p>
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<h2>Kyrie Irving Warns The Lakers</h2>
<p>Kyrie Irving’s trash-talking didn’t end there. After the game, the former Boston Celtics’ flop claimed that they’ll<em><strong> “see the Lakers down the line”</strong></em>, assuming that they will meet again at full strength in the NBA Finals.</p>
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<p>Hopefully, should that happen, both teams<strong> will be healthy enough </strong>to put on a show and a series that goes seven games. Without Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers just don’t stand a chance to beat them,and Kevin Durant is the Nets’ best player.</p>
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Kyrie Irving mocks LeBron James, warns the Lakers after lopsided win

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<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> reacted after <strong>Draymond Green</strong> recently exploded against the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> and their ‘double standards’ when it comes to the players and franchises dealing a potential trade. The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> star wasn’t having any of that when he heard about the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong>’ plans of trading <strong>Andre Drummond</strong>.</p>
<p>They announced the player wouldn’t be playing with the team until his situation is solved, which didn’t sit well with the DPOY award. He went off on the league, saying that when a player like James Harden wants out of his team, he needs to keep in shape and professional otherwise he’s the bad guy but when a team wants to ship a player to a different team, they are just fine in doing it whatever way they want to.</p>
<p>Those comments earned a lot of attention from fans and players around the league and even LeBronreacted to them, expressing his opinion on one of the most controversial topics in the association at this moment.</p>
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<p> — Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports)    <a href="https://twitter.com/JDumasReports/status/1361555376412364800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<h2>LeBron James agrees with Draymond Green’s rant over NBA’s ‘double standards’</h2>
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers star echoed Draymond’s opinion and agreed with the 3x NBA champion, explaining that the teams control the narrative and players just want to make their voices heard when they feel their time with a certain team has come to an end.</p>
<p><em>“It’s the narrative of what the league has always been,” LBJ told reporters. “From a team’s perspective, they control the narrative. They’ve controlled the narrative for how players should be, how they should act, how they should treat the organization. … We just want people to understand that there’s two sides of the coin. It’s not just one-sided.”</em></p>
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<p> — Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN)    <a href="https://twitter.com/SpectrumSN/status/1361899937387016193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>Just like LeBron and Green, a lot of players feel that way. NBA organizations have a way to deal with trades when they’re the ones trying to make them but when a player decides they don’t want to stay around any longer, people lose their minds.</p>
<p>The players have demonstrated that their voices matter a lot and this won’t change how things are done right now but it can plant a seed to see some major changes in the future on how teams do their business.</p>
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LeBron James' comments on Draymond Green's recent rant against NBA

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<p>Born in Minneapolis, the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>were a franchise destined for glory. They had a great run in their early days but struggled to keep on later, prompting their move to Hollywood to wear the purple and gold jersey. Thus far, the Lakers <strong>have won an <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>-best 17 titles.</strong> Moreover, they’re the true definition of luxury and a winning culture, as they’ve put together some of the most impressive and star-studded rosters in the history of basketball.</p>
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<p>Not every player gets the honor of calling the<strong> STAPLES Cente</strong>r home, but if you make it in Los Angeles, you know that you’re going to have that superstar treatment wherever you go. That’s the ultimate sign of status.</p>
<p>Needless to say, such a rich franchise has had nothing but the creme of the crop on their ranks, and today, we’re going to honor those legends by letting you know about the<strong> top 10 players in Lakers history.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Honorable Mention: Michael Cooper, Derek Fisher, Byron Scott, AC Green, Pau Gasol,Mychal Thompson, Robert Horry, Gail Goodrich, Jamaal Wilkes, Norm Nixon.</strong></p>
<h2>Top 10 Best Players In Los Angeles Lakers History</h2>
<h2>10. Wilt Chamberlain</h2>
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<p>While he was beyond his prime when he joined the Lakers,<strong>Wilt Chamberlain</strong>was the first of many marquee signings for the franchise. He was already a bonafide superstar around the league and perhaps the most physically gifted and dominant player to ever do it.</p>
<p>Despite his age, Chamberlain still averaged almost 44 minutes per game during his 5 years with the Lakers, helping them win a ring in 1971-72 with his <strong>19.2 rebounds per game. </strong>He was 35 at the time and later mentored an up-and-coming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.</p>
<h2>9. LeBron James</h2>
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<p>This could be a little controversial as <strong>LeBron James </strong>has only been around for a while but he’s already earned his spot here. Not only did he lift the franchise back to the ultimate glory after a decade of struggles but he also helped them land their star of the future inAnthony Davis.</p>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron</a> led the NBA in assists in his first fully healthy season with the team. He turned back the clock and started playing defense again and put the team on his back when it mattered the most, making them once again<strong> the team to beat in the league.</strong></p>
<h2>8. James Worthy</h2>
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<p>People just don’t talk enough about <strong>James Worthy</strong> nowadays. He was an explosive scorer with impressive athleticism that defenses just couldn’t contain when they were focused on Magic Johnson or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.</p>
<p>Worthy understood and embraced his role on both ends of the floor and his grit and grind helped the Lakers win 3 NBA championships, even stepping up during the 1987-88 Finals when he was named <strong>Finals MVP.</strong></p>
<h2>7. Shaquille O’Neal</h2>
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<p>They don’t call you ‘The M.D.E (Most Dominant Ever)’ just for fun. Back in the day, there wasn’t a single human being that could check<strong> Shaquille O’Neal </strong>in the post, let alone take a charge from him.</p>
<p>O’Neal’s physicality was only matched by his footwork, savviness, and competitive drive. He was a beast on both ends of the glass and the main reason why the Lakers won the three-peat during <strong>Phil Jackson’s </strong>first tenure with the team.</p>
<h2>6. Elgin Baylor</h2>
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<p><strong>Elgin Baylor</strong> has a strong case for being the unluckiest player of all time but he’s also one of the greatest scorers to ever do it. Sadly for him, he could never win a ring due to the Boston Celtics’ dominance during the Bill Russell era.</p>
<p>Baylor still averaged 27.4 points per game over his careerand was considered the best scorer in the world, averaging over <strong>30 points in three straight seasons.</strong> Notably, the Lakers went on to win the ring on the very same year he retired.</p>
<h2>5. Jerry West</h2>
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<p>For those younger fans who may not know,<strong> Jerry West’s</strong> silhouette is actually the NBA’s logo – although they deny it for financial purposes. If you’re literally the face of the league, then you must have been a pretty good player.</p>
<p>West made a huge impact as a scorer but was also a dominant defender on the other side of the court. In fact, he’s the only player to ever win the Finals MVP award despite being on the losing team. Averaging<strong> 27.0 points </strong>per his career, he led the purple and gold to one ring.</p>
<h2>4. George Mikan</h2>
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<p>While often unmentioned,<strong> George Mikan</strong> made a strong case for being one of the best big men in the world during basketball’s early days. He was a one-man show back in Minneapolis and the reasons why the Lakers were the team to beat back in the day.</p>
<p>Mikan led the franchise to <strong>5 titles</strong> and won 3 scoring titles during his first 3 years in the league. Sadly, his professional career only lasted 7 years but that’s just a testament to how dominant he was.</p>
<h2>3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</h2>
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<p><strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points scored. Moreover, he won an NBA-record 6 MVP awards and some old-school fans consider him the greatest player of all time.</p>
<p>Born as Lew Alcindor, Kareem outgrew the Milwaukee Bucks when he forced his way to Hollywood. Later, he carried the franchise to their most successful tenure, winning <strong>5 of his 6 rings</strong>. Also, he averaged double-digits in points throughout his entire career.</p>
<h2>2. Magic Johnson</h2>
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<p>Most people consider <strong>Magic Johnson</strong> to be the greatest point guard of all time and I won’t be the one to disagree. Not only does he hold the highest assists-per-game average (11.2) ever but also, he was the ultimate floor general and the savviest playmaker ever.</p>
<p>Standing at 6’7”, Magic was the first ‘point-forward’ ever. His size, versatility, and skills allowed him to play and guard all five spots on the court. He led the team to <strong>5 rings </strong>during the <em>Showtime</em> era before being forced to retire due to being HIV positive.</p>
<h2>1. Kobe Bryant</h2>
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<p>The man, the legend, the closest thing to Michael Jordan we will ever see.<strong> Kobe Bryant </strong>is the definition of a Laker, and he was already considered the greatest player in franchise history even before his sudden and tragic passing.</p>
<p>Bryant’s competitiveness and leadership were as tough and intimidating as his game. He demanded 200% from himself and from his teammates and that made him a <strong>5-time NBA champion.</strong> He’s one of the greatest scorers of all time and the only player to have both of his numbers (8 &amp; 24) retired by the franchise.</p>


Purple And Gold: The greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers history

Purple And Gold: The greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers history - Bolavip US

<p>Ever since he entered the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> </strong>as the first overall pick of the 2003 Draft, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> has drawn comparisons to other legends of the game, mainly <strong>Michael Jordan</strong>. Needless to say, that has made him a polarizing figure around basketball fans all over the world. One of the biggest arguments against James’ case as the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/sports/what-does-the-goat-mean-in-sports-20201229-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOAT</a> is his losing record in the <strong>NBA Finals.</strong> Then again, his biggest supporters claim that he’s had tougher rivals than others like <strong>Magic Johnson, Larry Bird,</strong> or the aforementioned Michael Jordan have had.</p>
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<p>While we’re not here to address the <strong>GOAT debate</strong> and whether LeBron James should be ranked above or below anybody else, it’s safe to state that he’s had his fair share of tough rivals in basketball’s ultimate stage.</p>
<p>James has gone against multiple All-Stars and Hall of Famers throughout his lengthy career. That’s why today, we’re going to let you know about<strong>5 of the guys</strong> that beat him multiple times in the NBA Finals.</p>
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<h2>LeBron James’ Toughest Rivals In The NBA Finals</h2>
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<h2>5. Tony Parker</h2>
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<p><strong>Tony Parker </strong>was named Finals MVP in 2007, which was the first year that LeBron made the Finals. Parker and the San Antonio Spurs were clearly superior to James’ subpar Cleveland Cavaliers, so they didn’t have much trouble sweeping them.</p>
<p>Parker faced LeBron in the NBA Finals later in<strong> 2013 and 2014</strong>, losing the first and winning the second. In fact, some people believe that that loss in the Finals pretty much made James flee away from the Miami Heat.</p>
<h2>4. Dirk Nowitzki</h2>
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<p><strong>Dirk Nowitzki </strong>was beloved and respected around the league as an easy-going guy but the rumor around the NBA is that he never truly liked LeBron. Well, that seems to be the truth,as Dirk brought his A-Game in the Finals when it mattered the most to spoil James’ second attempt at a ring.</p>
<p>James and Dywane Wade<strong> mocked Dirk’s subpar performances </strong>(he was actually ill) before the Dallas Mavericks stormed back to win 3 straight games. That was during LeBron’s first year in South Beach with Wade and Chris Bosh.</p>
<h2>3. Tim Duncan</h2>
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<p><strong>Tim Duncan</strong> has a strong résumé for being the greatest player of all time, yet no one seems to bring that out. He was one Ray Allen three-pointer away from being perfect 6-6 in the NBA Finals, with three of those wins coming against LeBron James.</p>
<p>Duncan was a beast back in 2007 during the Spurs’ sweep of the Cavaliers. He had way more miles in him during the 2013 and 2014 NBA Finals but still dominated Chris Bosh down the stretch most times, except for that miracle offensive rebound<strong> that led to Allen’s three.</strong></p>
<h2>2. Kevin Durant</h2>
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<p>LeBron James prevented <strong>Kevin Durant</strong> from winning a ring in 2012. KD, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Serge Ibaka’s Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t match up vs. the Miami Heat’s Big 3, and LeBron won his first-ever NBA championship.</p>
<p>Durant would get his revenge later, though, as he joined the Golden State Warriors and beat the Cavaliers in back-to-back NBA Finals, winning the <strong>Finals MVP </strong>award twice and even sweeping LeBron in 2018.</p>
<h2>1. Stephen Curry</h2>
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<p>And last, but not least, we find <strong>Stephen Curry,</strong> who has historically owned LeBron James in the NBA Finals. James and Steph met 4 times in basketball’s ultimate stage, with the Warriors winning three out of four times.</p>
<p>James can still brag about the time when he spoiled the Warriors’ record season in 2016, becoming the first time a team comes back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals. Still, if it wasn’t for Steph, LeBron <strong>would have 7 rings by now </strong>and be the undisputed GOAT.</p>


Ranking LeBron James' toughest competition ever

Ranking LeBron James' toughest competition ever - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Larry Bird, Damian Lillard, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a>,<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kobe-bryant-t127173" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Kobe Bryant</a>, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James.</a> </strong>They have plenty of things in common. They’re some of the greatest scorers to ever set foot in a basketball hardwood, they dominate <strong>opposing defenses in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>,</strong> and they have a huge feel for knocking down the biggest shots you’ll ever see. Regardless of what their doubters may or may not think about them, they’re just clutch. They were born with that gene, and you know they will take and make the last-second shot.</p>
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<p>Throughout the course of history, we’ve seen countless players dominate in the clutch. Their defender knows that they’re going to pull up <strong>when the clock is nearing zero</strong>, yet they can’t do anything to prevent it.</p>
<p>Being a clutch player is not for everybody. Those cold-blooded stars prove to be on a whole new level when their team needs them the most. Today, we’ll let you know about the <strong>most clutch players in NBA history.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Honorable Mentions: Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Allen Iverson, Joe Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki</strong></p>
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<h2>5. Larry Bird</h2>
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<p><strong>Larry Bird,</strong> also know as Larry Legend, wasn’t the one to shy away from a big moment. Considered by some as the greatest shooter of all time, there was no stopping him when the clock was running down.</p>
<p>Bird knocked down <strong>18 game-winners</strong> throughout his career. Perhaps the most impressive part of this is the fact that he actually told his rivals what he was going to do before sinking the shot right in front of them.</p>
<h2>4. LeBron James</h2>
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<p><strong>LeBron James </strong>is one of the most polarizing players of all time. His critics came he’s not clutch due to his well-documented struggles from the charity stripe, even though stats prove that he’s one of the most reliable guys when it comes to defining a game.</p>
<p>Thus far, The King has knocked down<strong> 21 game-winning shots</strong> throughout his career. Moreover, the way he takes over games for the last two minutes is almost unprecedented. Love him or hate him, stats don’t lie.</p>
<h2>3. Damian Lillard</h2>
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<p>Once it’s all said and done,<strong> Damian Lillard</strong> might as well become the most clutch player of all time. He’s already knocked down multiple series-ending shots. There’s a reason why they call it Lillard Time.</p>
<p>As a matter of fact, Lillard leads the whole league since 2012-13 (his rookie season) with <strong>33 shots to</strong> go ahead or tie in the final minute of a game, including the playoffs. He was born for those moments.</p>
<h2>2. Kobe Bryant</h2>
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<p><strong>Kobe Bryant</strong> was the ultimate cold-blooded assassin. Everybody on the building knew that he wasn’t going to give up on a chance to ice the game, yet not even the best defenders on earth could stop him.</p>
<p>Bryant knocked down 7 game-winning shots in one season alone and he holds the record for <strong>most of those shots</strong> in NBA history with 36. The <em>Black Mamba</em> was the fiercest competitor night in and night out.</p>
<h2>1. Michael Jordan</h2>
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<p>While <strong>Michael Jordan</strong> may not lead the list of game-winning shots, he sure hit the biggest of all time. His 6-0 flawless record in the Finals includes perhaps one of the most iconic buckets in NBA history, ‘The Shot’ over Bryon Scott to beat the <strong>Utah Jazz i</strong>n the NBA Finals.</p>
<p>Jordan was the greatest scorer to ever do it and knocked down 25 game-winning shots over his career, including <strong>9 buzzer-beaters.</strong> When the money was on the line, you could always trust His Airness to get the job done.</p>


Damian Lillard and the 5 most clutch players in NBA history

Damian Lillard and the 5 most clutch players in NBA history - Bolavip US

<p>It was a bad day at the office for the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>on Sunday, first the team fell 122-105 to the Denver Nuggets, and then they were hit with the bad news that Center <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anthony Davis</strong></a> went down with an Achilles injury. The injury occurred near the end of the first half when Davis tried to run up to the basket and re-aggravated his Achilles tendon. An inspired Nuggets side was able to hit the Lakers for 40 points in the second quarter and held on for the victory. The loss snapped a seven-game unbeaten streak for the Lakers and the champions lost for only the seventh time this season. Four-time NBA champion<strong> LeBron James</strong> showed concern for this teammate, but tried to keep things positive by stating, <em>“It’s always next man up.”</em></p>
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers sit second in the Western Conference with a 21-7 record, competition for first place has been fierce all season long as the Utah Jazz sit first, and the Los Angeles Clippers are third in the West.</p>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a>, in a post-match press conference emphasized how much<strong> Anthony Davis</strong> will be missed, but the Lakers will try to hold down the fort. <em>“Just overall safety and (his) health. That’s my only concern … want him to get back to himself. We will have an ability to be able to prepare for it … we’ll have a better game plan for what we need to do offensively and defensively in his absence.” </em>James said.</p>
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<h2>Did the Lakers properly handle Anthony Davis’ injury?</h2>
<p>Anthony Davis is set to undergo an MRI Monday, to many pundits it was surprising to see Davis in the lineup at all given the climate conditions of Denver and Minnesota and the high altitude. Nonetheless Davis was cleared by the Lakers medical staff to play in the road trip.</p>
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<p>Lakers coach Frank Vogel did not toss any blame to the medical staff stating,<em> “We’re not gonna put him out there if he’s at risk. If the medical team clears him to play, he plays.” </em>Details on how long Davis will be out will come after the MRI on Monday.</p>
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LeBron James reaction to Anthony Davis injury

LeBron James reaction to Anthony Davis injury - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron--james-t27090" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> is currently playing his 18th season in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>, dominating everybody at age 36, even being considered to be the 2021MVP alongside other players like Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, or Nikola Jokic.</p>
<p>The King came from an already big season with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lakers</strong></a>, winning the 2020 championship in the infamous Orlando bubble and now he’s set to repeat the feat with a team that is way better than last year.</p>
<p>Being dominant at this age isn’t normal; LeBron is doing things that nobody could do before and it’s unclear when his level will start decreasing. The superstar doesn’t show signs of slowing down and that has raised a lot of eyebrows around the league.</p>
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<h2>NBA fan says LeBron Jame is actually 26, not 36</h2>
<p>His eternal youth seems to be a hot topic around the league and one fan decided to “reveal” the truth about James’ ages and how he’s been deceiving everybody since the very moment he entered the league in 2003.</p>
<p><em>“Wanna let y’all in on something… @KingJames is NOT 36. He’s really 26. He came into the league when he was 8 years old. I said what I said. It’s the only explanation that makes sense #Season18,” the fan wrote on Twitter.</em></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wanna let y’all in on something… <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a> is NOT 36. He’s really 26. He came into the league when he was 8 years old. I said what I said. It’s the only explanation that makes sense <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Season18?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Season18</a></p>
<p> — PR (@pr_RWTW)    <a href="https://twitter.com/pr_RWTW/status/1360647578975690757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>That made a lot of noise and even LeBron reacted to it, using a series of emojis to tell this person that is a secret and they just told everybody about it. He really exposed LeBron with this one.</p>
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<p>LeBron has just been great for the Laker this campaign, just when everybody thought he was going to suffer after the short turnaround the league had. So far, he’s posting 25.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest. The purple and gold are seen as the favorites to win the 2021 NBA championship and as long as they have LBJ playing at this level, things will keep that way.</p>
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LeBron James' hilarious reaction to bold claim about his age

LeBron James' hilarious reaction to bold claim about his age - Bolavip US

<p>Back in 2003, the world was split into two halves. Those who thought that<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron--james-t27090" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron Jame</a>s</strong> was going to be one of the <strong>greatest <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>players </strong>to ever do it, and those who thought he was just an overhyped kid. Fast-forward to today, and it’s clear that just some of them were right. However, the other half continues to try and find a way to take all the great things he’s accomplished away from him. Even now that he’s entering his 18th season in the league and continues to play likea superstar and leads the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers.</strong></a></p>
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<p>James is currently averaging <strong>25.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.7 three-pointers</strong> on 49.5% from the floor, a career-high 39.5% from beyond the arc, and 72.3% from the free-throw line.</p>
<p>Moreover, he’s had to carry the load for the Lakers most nights with <strong>Anthony Davis</strong> struggling with injuries since the start of the season, leading his team to a 20-6 record in the Western Conference at age 36.</p>
<h2>Skip Bayles Claims LeBron James Isn’t A Legit Candidate For MVP</h2>
<p>Nonetheless, none of that seems to be enough for bonafide LeBron James hater <strong>Skip Bayless</strong> to think that he’s got a shot at winning the MVP award. If anything, he shouldn’t even be in the conversation:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I said last season LeBron deserved MVP. But this year? He’s 2nd in the NBA in turnovers! (To Luka.) He ranks 95th of 112 in free-throw percentage! Missed walk-offs in last 2 home games vs nonplayoff teams! One 7-game stretch: 5-24 in 4th q’s! Nitpicks? Significant nits.</p>
<p> — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless)    <a href="https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1359697577524953089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p><em>“Isaid last season LeBron deserved MVP. But this year? He’s 2nd in the NBA in turnovers! (To Luka.) He ranks 95th of 112 in free-throw percentage! Missed walk-offs in last 2 home games vs nonplayoff teams! One 7-game stretch: 5-24 in 4th q’s! <strong>Nitpicks? Significant nits,”</strong></em> Bayless tweeted.</p>
<p>If you’ve been around the NBA long enough, you know that you just <strong>can’t take Skip Bayless seriously,</strong> especially if he’s talking about LeBron James. And while James may not be leading the MVP race, his take is just atrocious.</p>
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Analyst explains why LeBron James isn't a true MVP candidate

Analyst explains why LeBron James isn't a true MVP candidate - Bolavip US

<p>For decades, the debate about the greatest player of all time has been a subject of discussion on social media, TV shows, sports broadcasts, journalists, and even barbeques. <strong>From Bill Russellto Wil Chamberlain. From Larry Bird to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From Kobe Bryant to Tim Duncan;</strong> it seems like there’s always some kind of back-and-forth. Nonetheless, no<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/sports/what-does-the-goat-mean-in-sports-20201229-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> GOAT</a> debate gets<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>fans more involved and heated than when they talk about <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron--james-t27090" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a>. </strong>That’s a whole different level.</p>
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<p>Most old-school fans are completely certain of<strong> Jordan’s GOAT status</strong> – unless you’re Isiah Thomas, but that’s a different story – while younger hoopers tend to lean towards LeBron James and what he’s done recently.</p>
<p>That’s why it’s kind of surprising to see that even <strong>Ray Allen </strong>– who shared the court with LeBron – believes that Jordan is on a superior tier, as he recently said in an interview with <strong>Macklin Stern ofCBS Sports.</strong></p>
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<h2>Ray Allen Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT And LeBron James Is A Product Of Him</h2>
<p><em><strong>“In my opinion, M.J. is the GOAT. LeBron is a product of M.J., so a lot of what’s in LeBron — in his DNA — comes from Michael.</strong> For anybody that says that LeBron is the GOAT, they’re growing up in today’s era, and they believe what they believe based on how it feels and what he means to them, and that’s OK. But the way M.J. affected the game, man, he had a stranglehold on the league and he struck fear in everyone because he was an unstoppable player,”</em> Allen said.</p>
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<p> One of the greatest shots in NBA Finals history.</p>
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<p> — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)    <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1359286026808659968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>Well, Ray should know a thing or two about what he’s talking about. He did help LeBron win a ring with the <strong>Miami Heat </strong>and some even claim that his miracle three-pointer vs. the <strong>San Antonio Spurs </strong>salvaged<em> The King’s </em>legacy.</p>
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<p>At the end of the day, both have put together incredible résumés, share countless records, and have impacted the game in ways no other player had done, so perhaps there’s no point in debating <strong>who the GOAT is.</strong></p>
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Former LeBron James teammate says he's a product of Michael Jordan, the 'true GOAT'

Former LeBron James teammate says he's a product of Michael Jordan, the 'true GOAT' - Bolavip US

<p>It goes without saying that the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> are the team to beat in the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> </strong>right now. They entered this season as the r<strong>eigning champions</strong> and continued to strengthen their already impressive roster with some top-notch additions. Then again, even the best teams go through rough patches every now and then, and they aren’t the exception to that rule. Right now, they’re struggling to beat subpar teams like the <strong>Detroit Pistons or Oklahoma City Thunder</strong> but they’ve still found a way to get the job done.</p>
<p>Then again,<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> </strong>isn’t exactly pleased with having to play overtimeto beat teams they’re supposed to beat, and he looked quite gassed after last night’s <strong>119-112 win o</strong>ver Oklahoma City.</p>
<p>At the end of the game, James was quite angry and pointed out his team’s<strong> poor effort</strong> to start the game. Clearly, he’s not looking forward to playing catchup night in and night out as it’s happened lately.</p>
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<h2>LeBron James Calls Out His Team For Their Slow Starts</h2>
<p><em><strong>“Allowing ourselves to get down double-digits to start games is not something we want to do long-term,” </strong></em>James said. <em><strong>“I’m good with one. I’m good with one overtime as opposed to two overtimes,” </strong></em>he concluded.</p>
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<p> “Allowing ourselves to get down double-digits to start games is not something we want to do long-term.”</p>
<p> — Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen)    <a href="https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1359030318892654592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>The Lakers were forced to play without <strong>Anthony Davis</strong> due to injury and that took a major toll on their game last night. They combined to shoot 23% from beyond the arc and it’s not like the Thunder were contesting their shots.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, a win is a win, regardless of how ugly it is. But the Lakers should know better than to wear out LeBron James at the beginning of the season if they want to <strong>repeat as NBA champions.</strong></p>
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LeBron James calls out the Lakers following another poor effort

LeBron James calls out the Lakers following another poor effort - Bolavip US

<p><strong>The small forward position in today’s <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> is perhaps the most vitalsince the players have the size and ability to control the game absolutely in many places.</strong> It is no wonder that in the last couple of years each NBA champion has had playerslike <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>, Kawhi Leonard</strong>, and<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kawhi-leonard-t141528" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>.</strong></p>
<p>The distinction between an incredibly strong team and an NBA Champion is always made by a smallforward, so every team is looking for a strong player in that position to bring them glory.</p>
<p>We have seen greatness throughout history in the small forward role. Before LeBron James came into the league, it was<strong>Larry Bird</strong> who was the original iconic small forward. But let’s find out the<strong>Top 11 Small Forwards of All-Time.</strong></p>
<h2>11. Carmelo Anthony</h2>
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<p>Melo is at the end of his pro career, but he will always remain one of the NBA’s top scorers. When Carmelo entered the league in 2003 with LeBron James, he averaged 21 points and 6.1 rebounds.</p>
<p>He went on to appear at 10 All-Star games in his career, and have an average of fewer than 20 points a game for 16 consecutive years.</p>
<h2>10. Kawhi Leonard</h2>
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<p>A dominant two-way player is how Kawhi Leonard can be described. He can stop players and make a point in a lot of different ways.</p>
<p>During his time at the Spurs, he was still a youngster but he still managed to win the Final MVP. He has developed amazingly as a player ever since then.</p>
<h2>9. Paul Arizin</h2>
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<p>The NBA fans of the new age might be very unfamiliar to Arizin. He was one of the greatest players in the NBA between 1950 and 1962 before joining the US Marine Corps.</p>
<p>He took ten All-Star games in his 12-year career, won the NBA with the Philadelphia Warriors. He has 22.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game as his career averages.</p>
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<h2>8. Paul Pierce</h2>
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<p>Pierce was one of the NBA’s most engaged stars. He won the championship with Boston Celtics and completed his 15th season on the All-Time scoring list, in addition to his playoff heroics.</p>
<p>He has 10 All-Star appearances and he earned the Finals MVP in his only victory with the Celtics in the Finals.</p>
<h2>7. Elgin Baylor</h2>
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<p>Before the three-point shot was introduced, Baylor was one of the top scorers of his generation and was one of the best the league had seen. He has an overall job history of 27.4 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.3 game helps.</p>
<p>Surprisingly, Baylor did not win any MVP awards or titles, but the 11 times All-Star and the All-NBA team 10 times speak for themselves. The Lakers legend still owns the sixth-highest score in a single game as he made 71 points in 1960.</p>
<h2>6. Julius Erving</h2>
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<p>Dr. J continues to be one of the NBA’s most thrilling flyers in history. Erving has insane 24.2 points averages, 8.2 rebounds and 4.2 game assists.</p>
<p>He received 4 MVP awards and has the most All-Star appearances (16). Erving did win four championships, but all of them in the ABA.</p>
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<h2>5. Scottie Pippen</h2>
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<p>Pippen was a six-time winner in the NBA and was dubbed the ideal companion to Michael Jordan. Jordan himself said that without Pippen’s contributions to Chicago’s growth, neither one of his championships would have been possible.</p>
<p>Though Pippen was a fine all-around player, his silky-smooth scoring and defending is are by far his best attributes. Pippen was a 7-time All-Star and 10-time All-Defensive player.</p>
<h2>4. John Havlicek</h2>
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<p>One of the most decorated small forwards is none else but Havlicek. He made 13 All-Star appearances and earned the All-Star MVP award, but he never got an MVP award.</p>
<p>He is also the 16th of the world’s best scorers and was the most effective in his career with 8 championships. Havlicek made 11 All-NBA teams in addition to his All-Star appearances.</p>
<h2>3. Larry Bird</h2>
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<p>The brilliance of Bird on the basketball court surpasses his scoring capacity, with him having 10 rebounds on average and 6.3 assists per game. He is also the third-largest participant on the All-Star list, with three titles with the Boston Celtics.</p>
<p>Bird earned two Finals MVP awards in his three championships. In addition, he was a 12-time All-Star and a 10-time All-NBA team.</p>
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<h2>2. Kevin Durant</h2>
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<p>Durant, who stands over 7 feet, is different from any athlete we ever saw. He can comfortably score from everywhere with a silky-smooth jump shot and a guard stick.</p>
<p>In his career, Durant has scored 27 points average per game which has helped him make 10 appearances at the All-Star. Durant dominated the playoffs and won two championships and MVPs in Finals while playing for the Golden State Warriors.</p>
<h2>1. LeBron James</h2>
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<p>It is not a matter of whether LeBron James is the best small forward ever, but whether he is the best basketball player in the history of the game.</p>
<p>James is by far the best passer of his position, making 7.4 pointsper game per average. LeBron is still an extremely effective player with a 50.4 shooting percentage. James is a 16-time All-Star and 4-time NBA champion, in addition to his 4 MVP awards.</p>


NBA: Top 11 Small Forwards of All-Time

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<p>It’s not a secret that public figures are always under heavy scrutiny. Celebrities and athletes get paid a lot of money, way more than the average person will make in his lifetime, and that makes analysts and the media think as that gives them the right to criticize them left and right. <strong>That trend keeps growing around the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>,</strong> with former players like <strong>Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley</strong> constantly going at younger players, calling them out and claiming that they’re not actually that good.</p>
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<p>A guy that’s often been on the losing end of those kinds of discussions is<strong> Rudy Gobert</strong>. Gobert recently signed a huge contract extension with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/utah-jazz-t92560" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Utah Jazz,</strong> </a>prompting criticism from his former colleagues who think he’s not worthy of that kind of money.</p>
<p>Gobert – being a defensive specialist and rim protector – isn’t exactly the flashiest player or a guy that’ll score 25 points any given night, so I get where they come from. Then again, as former stars of the league, they should know that <strong>there is more to the game than just scoring.</strong></p>
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<h2>Rudy Gobert Says He Handles Criticism Like LeBron James</h2>
<p>That’s why the French big man has been unfazed by the criticism. Recently, he reached out to <strong>Sam Amick of The Athletic t</strong>o say that he’s taken a page out of<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James’</a> </strong>book and just doesn’t let the haters get under his skin:</p>
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<p><em>“And obviously t<strong>he better you get, the more people talk </strong>and the more people are either going to praise you or adopt you or criticize you, so I kind of started to embrace it and take every kind of criticism as, in a way, a compliment,” </em>Gobert started. <em>“I mean<strong>, look at LeBron. He was actually the most criticized player of our generation, and he’s the one who has accomplished the most,</strong> so I would say when you start playing well, you’re going to have a lot of people criticize you and people praising you. But you can’t let that affect you.”</em></p>
<p>The Utah Jazz may indeed have<strong> overpaid for Gobert’s services.</strong> It’s also true that he’s one of the best rim protectors in the league and a guy they need to anchor their defense if they want to win a ring.</p>
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Rudy Gobert compares himself to... LeBron James

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<p>It’s not a secret that<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a></strong> is one of the most popular people on earth. Then again, with all that popularity, you knowthat more than just a few people won’t exactly like you or care for you, especially when you visit other arenas. That despise from some of his haterswas once again in full display when the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> superstar</strong> traveled to Georgia to take part in the game between the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and Atlanta Hawks </strong>a couple of days ago.</p>
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<p>James got into it with a couple of fans midway intothe fourth quarter. The fans – who were sitting courtside – <strong>started yelling at the forward</strong>, thus forcing the referees to pause the game while security got the situation under control.</p>
<p>Notably, though, a lady started going at LeBron and cussing him out in a non-so classy manner, earning the nickname ‘<em><strong>Courtside Karen’ </strong></em>and going viral in the blink of an eye for his hilarious antics.</p>
<p><strong>Juliana Carlos, </strong>the heckler, claimed that LeBron James went at his husband first and called him a b*tch. That’s why she stood up for her man and called<em> The King</em> out, <strong>claiming that ‘she would f*ck him up’.</strong></p>
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<h2>LeBron James Told Heckling Fans To Shut Up</h2>
<p>And now that a couple of hours have gone by since the incident, the guys from <strong>The Athletic</strong> took the time to actually read LeBron James’ lips and see what he told the hecklers that got them so angry:<span></span></p>
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<p><em><strong>“It was the husband first. Shut up. Ranky ass. Shut the f*ck up. Ol’ steoird ass ni**a never shut the f*ck up,”</strong></em> LeBron apparently said.<span></span></p>
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<p>As per the footage, it seems like it was the fan who started the altercation. Moreover, that fan – called<strong> Charly ‘Daddy’ Carlos</strong> happens to be a <strong>huge Trump supporter and a diehard LeBron James hater,</strong> according to his posts on Instagram.</p>
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<p>It’s not the first time that Carlos sits courtside to watch LeBron James play vs. his beloved Atlanta Hawks, so perhaps <strong>this was an accident waiting to happen. </strong>Gladly for him, the league and the franchise won’t pursue any actions towards them or ban them from attending their games.</p>


Revealed: What LeBron James told 'Courtside Karen' and her husband

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