<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic’s</a> talents have never been put into doubt. However, ever since he made it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, there have been some concerns about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks‘</a> star shape.



Doncic has often gained some weight throughout the course of the season, and not precisely muscle. That has often led to him being worn out towards the end of the campaign.



This is why Mavericks fans should be quite worried to hear that he’s still dealing with the same leg injury he led prior to Kyrie Irving’s arrival, and it could be a lingering issue throughout the whole season.



<h2>Luka Doncic Is Still Injured</h2>



“I do not know what to say. It’s not okay,” Doncis said. “At the same time, I have to prepare for one more game, and then for a whole season in the NBA– I play no matter what, even in the Olympic qualifiers, if only I’m healthy.”



“It is an old injury, which caused me problems in March in the NBA,” the former Real Madrid player had said in August. “Therefore, we performed an MRI. Everything is okay. Nothing worse.”


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Doncic is currently in the best shape of his career, but he’ll have to keep things that way when it actually counts. Also, he’ll need to be brought in back slowly, as he hasn’t stopped playing since the end of the season.

Luka Doncic's fans should be worried after his latest statement

Luka Doncic's fans should be worried after his latest statement - Bolavip US

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> found a true gem when they got <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry. </a>He changed the course of franchise history, and some might even say that he changed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> forever.



But Curry has never been like most NBA superstars. He’s an easy-going, down-to-earth kind of guy who hasn’t left the fame of his generational wealth change him one bit.



That’s one of the main reasons why he’s so respected, even by his teammates and colleagues. Recently, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga went as far as to call him a perfect human being.



<h2>Jonathan Kuminga Praises Stephen Curry</h2>



“Steph Curry is like this one human being who’s perfect. He literally (is) like perfect,” Kuminga said on 947 Joburg. “It’s nothing you can say about Steph. He comes to the gym, meets the parents first. The same way he acts at home (is) the same way he acts on the floor, the same way he acts at practice.”



“He don’t get into any problems,” Kuminga added. “He speaks to everybody. He’s going to start a conversation, even if you don’t want to. He’s going to come find you and talk to you. So that’s a lot of things that people don’t see behind the scenes because all they see is him hitting threes and stuff like that. He’s the best human being I’ve ever really been around.”


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Curry’s impact within the Warriors organization goes way beyond the stat sheet, and this shows it. Love him or hate him as a player; there’s no way you can disrespect him as a person.

Warriors youngster explains why Stephen Curry is a perfect human being

Warriors youngster explains why Stephen Curry is a perfect human being - Bolavip US

Despite having a plethora of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> talent on their roster, Team USA failed to live up to the expectations. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-edwards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Edwards</a> was at their best, but still, one man cannot win on his own.



Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. got exposed throughout the entire tournament, Jalen Brunson couldn’t get a stop in the perimeter, and the coaching staff’s reluctance to make adjustments doomed this team.



When asked about what went wrong,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Golden State Warriors</a> coach Steve Kerr admitted that their lack of defensive prowess put them in a tough spot, especially down the stretch.



<h2>Steve Kerr Blames Defense For Team USA Collapse</h2>



“It’s hard for us to build continuity with Team USA,” Kerr said. “Just because we naturally have so much turnover year to year. What we have tried to do is learn what wins a FIBA game. We really studied everything about FIBA, the history of United States basketball — when we won, what was the reason, and when we lost, what was the reason. We study all that stuff.”



“When it comes down to us and this tournament, we put ourselves in a great position, we got to the semifinals,” Kerr said. “We were right there, but we could not get enough stops. We did not defend well against Germany or Canada. That’s the bottom line. Every year, we are trying to build the best two-way team we can.”


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Team USA is now reportedly preparing a superteam to face the 2024 Olympics, and maybe it’s time they finally stop overlooking the rest of the competition, as the rest of the world has gotten a lot better.

Steve Kerr reveals what went wrong with Team USA

Steve Kerr reveals what went wrong with Team USA - Bolavip US

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

There has been a lot of talk about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>‘ eldest son<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, Bronny.</a> He’s been projected to be an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> player for quite a while, even though not many scouts have been so fond of him.



Bronny is a good defender with a high basketball IQ, but most believe he wouldn’t be a lottery pick or even a one-and-one player if it wasn’t for his father’s desire to play with him.



With that in mind, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> could even consider taking him in the NBA Draft next year, but that’ll all depend on whether they get their pick from the New Orleans Pelicans.



<h2>Lakers Want Bronny James</h2>



“I think Bronny will go in the draft because of who he is, and some team will really think LeBron will come if they draft him,” a scout told HoopsHype. “If the Lakers get a pick, they won’t pass on him. He’s a decent player. He’s better than some guys who may get picked ahead of him. He’s solid, not spectacular.”



“He knows how to play. He can handle the ball well enough. If you leave him alone, he’ll drill a three. He reminds me of Austin Rivers as a player, and he’s stayed in the league for over a decade,” he added.


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It’ll be a dream-like scenario for the James household to have both of their big men donning the Purple and Gold jersey and playing together. But we’re still a long way from that.

Lakers could draft Bronny James but there's a catch

Lakers could draft Bronny James but there's a catch - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics </a>have made it loud and clear that they fully trust Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to lead them to the promised land, but that hasn’t been the case thus far.



Tatum is a rising star and one of the best young players in the NBA. However, he has a long history of shortcomings in the postseason, and some have questioned his character and leadership.



That’s why he wanted to set the record straight and let it be known that he’s not going to change his personality and be like Kevin Garnett, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a leader in his own way.



<h2>Jayson Tatum Talks About Being A Leader</h2>



“I’m never going to be Kevin Garnett,” Tatum told The Sports Messenger. “As much as people want me to be, that’s not who I am. The way I lead, the public may not ever see what I do.”



“When I need to, I make sure my voice is heard and I do it in my own way. I’m not going to be out there jumping up and down screaming. That’s just not my personality. As much as people want to talk about it and want me to be that, I’m not changing who I am. I lead in my own way. When I talk, everybody in that organization is going to listen. And whatever I say is always for the betterment of the team — and my teammates know that,“ he added.


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So, as much as people want him to be more vocal or show more emotion, that’s simply not going to happen. There are many ways to be a leader, and Tatum has his own.

Jayson Tatum makes one think clear about his leadership

Jayson Tatum makes one think clear about his leadership - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> has burned every single bridge he’s crossed throughout his career in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a>. He’s made life hell for every team he’s played for since leaving Oklahoma, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> aren’t the exception to that rule.



Harden is determined to force his way out of the City of Brotherly Love. He reportedly believes he can still be an alpha dog, even though that has never led him to postseason success.



That led to some concerns about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid’s</a> eventual desire to leave the team as well. However, ESPN’s Ramona Shelbourne reports that the reigning MVP is unmoved by Harden’s current situation.



<h2>Joel Embiid Is Unmoved By James Harden’s Situation</h2>



“Thus far, Embiid has given the franchise assurances he is OK riding out the current drama with Harden, sources said,” Shelbourne said. “How long he gives them to resolve the matter remains to be seen.”



“[Tyrese] Maxey has done the same, even waiting on a contract extension this summer so the franchise can preserve its ability to operate under the salary cap and improve the team in the future,” Shelbourne added.


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Of course, we’ve seen these kinds of situations spiral and backfire multiple times, so the Sixers shouldn’t be 100% certain about their chances of keeping their stars regardless of what they say.

This is where Joel Embiid stands on James Harden's drama with Sixers

This is where Joel Embiid stands on James Harden's drama with Sixers - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> have been one of the most active teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>offseason. Rob Pelinka made plenty of moves to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> pursue another championship.



Following months of rumors and speculation, they were finally able to land Christian Wood. The former Dallas Mavericks big man had been on their radar for quite a while.



And while one would think he’d be their starting center to allow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis </a>to play his preferred power forward position, an ESPN report states that’s not going to be the case.



<h2>Anthony Davis Doesn’t Want To Play Center</h2>



(Via Dave McMenamin)



“Davis was slotted at center in 99% of his minutes last season, according to Cleaning the Glass data. While Davis’ performance in the middle earned him a three-year, $186 million contract extension this summer, the Lakers’ strategy with Rob Pelinka in charge of basketball operations has been to partner with their stars as stakeholders in the process.



Davis’ desire to spend more time at power forward was heard. (In addition to Wood, L.A. also signed 7-footer Jaxson Hayes.)



(…)



Wood could become a steal coming off a season in which he averaged 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds while shooting 37.6% from 3 with the Dallas Mavericks. He could use the Lakers’ platform the same way Malik Monk and Schroder did in recent seasons to reestablish value and gain an even bigger role if James or Davis miss any significant time because of injuries.”


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Davis has made it loud and clear multiple times that he doesn’t like playing center, and while he’s agreed to do it for the sake of the team, you don’t have to have an unhappy superstar for long.

Lakers could have a big problem with Anthony Davis right now

Lakers could have a big problem with Anthony Davis right now - Bolavip US

Ever since he was a young child, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant">Kobe Bryant</a> had one goal and one goal only. He wanted to be the greatest player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history, even ahead of<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Michael Jordan </a>and everybody else.



His drive was unmatched, and his work ethic was his cover letter, even at a young age. All he cared about was getting better, and he was literally obsessed with basketball, up to the point that he didn’t have any friends.



Back in the day, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend admitted that he wasn’t even invited to parties or to hang out on weekends, but he believed that was the best thing that ever happened to him.



<h2>Kobe Bryant Only Cared About Hoops</h2>



“I wasn’t invited to parties or friendly gatherings on a weekend,” Bryant said. “So, on Fridays and Saturdays, I would go in my rec room with my basketball and basically dribble myself to sleep and I think that was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.”



“Because during those lonely hours in the rec room, I discovered the hunger, the motivation, and the desire to be the best possible basketball player that I could be,” he added.


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Not many teenagers are as determined to be great as Kobe. That mentality was one of the biggest reasons why he became such a massive icon and one of the most influential athletes to ever live.

Kobe Bryant once revealed the shocking best thing that ever happened to him

Kobe Bryant once revealed the shocking best thing that ever happened to him - Bolavip US

The C<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hicago Bulls</a> have struggled to go back to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>championship contention. The Arturas Karnisovas regime has tried to swing for the fences, acquiring the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/demar-derozan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeMar DeRozan</a> and Lonzo Ball, but to no avail.



Ball’s injury derailed the Bulls’ once-promising project. The roster doesn’t stand a chance to compete at the highest level as currently constructed, so they should be all over the trade market to try and find a solution.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report put together a trade proposal that could land them <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks </a>star Trae Young. However, this would only happen if the Hawks get off to a slow start to the season.



<h2>Bulls Could Trade For Trae Young</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“Chicago Bulls receive: Trae Young and Garrison Mathews



Atlanta Hawks receive: Lonzo Ball, Patrick Williams, Coby White, Dalen Terry, 2027 first-round pick, 2029 first-round pick and 2028 first-round pick swap



If Young ever hit the trade market, the Bulls should be all over him. They’ve never been the same since losing Ball to a knee injury in January 2022, and it’s entirely possible that newcomer Jevon Carter won’t be able to cure what ails them at the lead guard spot.



But bring Young to the Windy City, and the Bulls might bury the opposition under a pile of points. How many offensive quartets could even hope to match the combined potency of Young, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vučević? There may not be much defensive prowess between the four, but offense-first clubs can rule the modern NBA. Just ask the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who were fifth in offensive efficiency but only 15th at the other end this past season.



(…)



The Hawks, meanwhile, might envision their highest two-way ceiling coming by way of a deal that moves out Young and his defensive deficiencies while making Dejounte Murray, a dynamic defender with near-star numbers on offense, the franchise centerpiece. If they’re big believers in Williams’ potential, they might see him as the star two-way wing this roster has so long been without.”


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Defense would definitely be an issue with this roster, but the Bulls would be one of the most entertaining teams to watch, not to mention an offensive juggernaut. That, assuming this actually goes down.

NBA Rumors: Bulls could trade for Trae Young under one condition

NBA Rumors: Bulls could trade for Trae Young under one condition - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s</a> situation has been the biggest talking point in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> for the past couple of months, as the multi-time All-Star is still adamant about leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers.</a>



Lillard is looking forward to being traded to the Miami Heat. However, Blazers GM Joe Cronin has made it loud and clear that he has no intention whatsoever to grant him his wish.



With that in mind, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> star Andre Iguodala shared his thoughts on the matter, advocating for Lillard to get traded after all he’s done for the organization.



<h2>Andre Iguodala Supports Damian Lillard</h2>



“Steve Kerr and I have been in conversations about this as well, obviously, I don’t wanna throw Steve under the bus, but I agree with Steve,” Iguodala said. “Dame Lillard is one of the top players in the NBA, and he wants to win.” 



“And if his organization isn’t putting him in a position to win, then why should he have to suffer?” he asked. “On one side, you can’t be upset at an athlete for wanting to be traded, but then on the other side when he’s not winning because the team isn’t set up to win, you can’t criticize him.”


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At the end of the day, Lillard is under contract, so he doesn’t have a say in this. The Blazers need to do what’s best for them as an organization. Still, it feels like they should do right by him.

Warriors star chimes in on Damian Lillard's trade saga

Warriors star chimes in on Damian Lillard's trade saga - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> just signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> to a huge contract extension ahead of the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season. On paper, that was a no-brainer move, but some fans weren’t that excited.



As talented as Davis is, his time with the Lakers has been a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes he’s great, and sometimes, he even struggles to score in double figures.



That’s why ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith recently claimed that you simply cannot trust the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-pelicans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Orleans Pelicans</a> star, calling him out and criticizing his work ethic and preparation.



<h2>Lakers Can’t Trust Anthony Davis</h2>



“I don’t believe in Anthony Davis, in terms of his availability,” Smith said on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay. “Not talking about his skill set. I’m not talking about whether he cares or not. I’m talking about injury-prone, sporadic.”



“There’s something going on with him where instead of talking about me getting in the gym, you need to be talking about him getting in the gym because it’s up and down,” he continued. “It’s like this brother sat and ate a healthy meal one day and then ate a bag of Skittles the next. It’s this plummet, you know what I’m saying. I don’t understand it and I can’t have faith in that.”


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LeBron James shouldn’t be asked to carry the load at this point in his career, and that’s on Davis. Hopefully, this will be the year he finally steps up as a leader and allows James to stay fresh for the postseason.

Stephen A. Smith Puts 'Untrustworthy' Anthony Davis On Blast

Stephen A. Smith Puts 'Untrustworthy' Anthony Davis On Blast - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> wants to leave the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>, and he has every right to do so, especially if Daryl Morey did lie to him in contract negotiations. But his next <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>team would be his fourth in as many years.



Harden has burned every single bridge he’s crossed throughout the course of his career. He hasn’t been happy or satisfied anywhere, and one can only wonder whether he — not his teams — is the problem.



As a matter of fact, one of his former coaches recently put him on blast for constantly giving up on his teams. The former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> star doesn’t have a lot of friends left in this league.



<h2>Former James Harden Coach Says He’s Unreliable</h2>



“As I was told by a source whose coached James Harden in the past that he was talking to another coach that coached James Harden and said, ‘Listen, James is good until he isn’t good,” reported NBA insider Ohm Youngmisuk.



At the end of the day, Harden has brought all this upon himself. He’s had more superstar teammates than the average player and has zero championships to show for that.


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He hasn’t even been back to the NBA Finals since his days with the Oklahoma City Thunder — in which he was a major no-show. So, why should anyone go out of their way to trade for him at this point in his career?

Former James Harden coach puts him on blast with epic take

Former James Harden coach puts him on blast with epic take - Bolavip US

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

Six years ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> tried to make a run at an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship by stacking up veteran stars. They got Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade next to Jimmy Butler, and the fans were excited.



Even though they were both seemingly in the backend of their primes, Rondo and Wade gave the team a big veteran boost. Nonetheless, they still fell in the first round of the playoffs.



Looking back, Rondo believes Wade’s and Butler’s attitude was the main reason why they couldn’t beat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a>, as they ostracized themselves from the rest of the team.



<h2>Rondo Blames Butler And Wade For Bulls’ Shortcomings</h2>



“Chemistry, it wasn’t there. Like I mentioned earlier, Jimmy and D-Wade, they kind of were on their own. As far as I guess even in practice, even off the court,” Rondo said on the Old Man And The Three.



“Like again, every team is different, there’s nothing wrong with that,” he continued. “But there wasn’t really a connect between the old guys and the young. And that was why it was so much friction throughout the year.“


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Bulls’ young players seemed to agree, and it didn’t take long before the pair of stars left the Windy City. That’s not the kind of veteran leadership one would expect from players of their caliber, and they simply didn’t stand a chance to get past that.

Rajon Rondo blames Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler for 2017 Bulls failure

Rajon Rondo blames Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler for 2017 Bulls failure - Bolavip US

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