Signing(s): LeBron James to LA Lakers (2 years, 104 m)

[BostonBob]

To think he did this to his kid shows his selfishness as a human being.

He'll never pass up on any " hey everybody - look at me !!!!!! " moment.

 

[Stylizer1]

Bronny James’ Lakers draft an ‘abuse of power’ by dad LeBron: Ex-player

Hunter claims Bronny James Jr.'s selection by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024 NBA Draft was a huge "abuse of power" by LeBron.

ottawasun.com

Since birth Bronny was robbed of growing up outside of the microscope which is LeBron James. By going to University what little normalcy could had been acquired was thrown out with the one and done scenario. Most likely Bronny never intended on stay 4 years and getting a degree because when you are that rich you never have to do anything for the rest of your life. Unless you are Shaq's kids where each one of them have no entitlement to any of his money and will only receive support and guidance to achieve their own success. I feel bad for Bronny the individual but not for Bronny the entitled offsrping of Lebron. He will always be known as the son of Lebron.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

If I was Bronny i would give up on basketball right now, go out on a mystic trip to Africa. He needs to go it alone, find his freedom, find wisdom in this solitary quest. He has lived for his father his whole life, now he has be reborn and live for himself. Bryce can be his father's basketball prodigy instead.

 

[These Are The Days]

This guy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near an expansion team while participating as an active player. Absolutely f***ing not. Only after he's put his paperwork in and is officially retired

 

[Patty Ice]

This is why Lebron no longer should be in consideration as the GOAT. There's no more conversation, it is Jordan until the next contender.

Lebron is destroying his legacy and, at this point, it has become a mockery.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

This is why Lebron no longer should be in consideration as the GOAT. There's no more conversation, it is Jordan until the next contender.

Lebron is destroying his legacy and, at this point, it has become a mockery.

This just outs you as a LeBron hater, so thanks for self-identifying. Whatever shenanigans he's involved in to get his son drafted have nothing to do with how good of a player he is/was.

 

[PANARIN BREAD FAN]

so it's another 2 years of:
-practicing the masterful art of flopping
-4-5 step travels that the refs never call
-constant complaints of being fouled
-not running back on defense
-hauling more 3 pt line bricks
did i leave anything else out?

 

[Patty Ice]

This just outs you as a LeBron hater, so thanks for self-identifying. Whatever shenanigans he's involved in to get his son drafted have nothing to do with how good of a player he is/was.

I was a big supporter of his for most of his career when many hated him. My opinion of him has changed with all his goofy antics.

But it's hilarious how invested you are in white knighting him. "Outing" myself? Touch some grass pal.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

This just outs you as a LeBron hater, so thanks for self-identifying. Whatever shenanigans he's involved in to get his son drafted have nothing to do with how good of a player he is/was.

And also on the topic of Lebron vs Jordan. In my eyes, Lebron's legacy is so much stronger with this because he is supporting his son even if his son sucks, exemplifying the family man aspect while Jordan's relationships are full of neglect and estrangement. Lebron is just the whole package and he is a great basketball player underneath it.

@Patty Ice

 

[Stylizer1]

https://www.tsn.ca/olympics/lebron-james-to-bear-team-usa-flag-at-paris-olympics-ceremony-19.81031

 

[Stylizer1]

Lebron Will go down as the greatest player to never be on a Dynasty.

 

[MMC]

Lebron Will go down as the greatest player to never be on a Dynasty.

 

[Stylizer1]

He even flops at crying.

 

[John Price]

His legacy is mixed, I will never forget what he did during the COVID year winning the title in the bubble but since then he's been overly dramatic, threatening to retire and getting called out for it by his former coach, etc.

I'm a diehard Laker fan but LeBron needs to stop acting like a brat. Lakers sold out full time for him drafting his son and hiring his "preferred" coach and we'll see if it turns into a dumpster fire.

If Reddick and the Lakers miss the playoffs this season it will only solidify the notion that LeBron basically owns the Lakers and has them hostage

 

[Romang67]

Lebron Will go down as the greatest player to never be on a Dynasty.

That doesn't say much, does it? He's pretty much unanimously top 2 ever, and the other one was on a dynasty.

Who's next on the top player list to not be on a dynasty? Hakeem?

 

[Stylizer1]

That doesn't say much, does it? He's pretty much unanimously top 2 ever, and the other one was on a dynasty.

Who's next on the top player list to not be on a dynasty? Hakeem?

Hakeem was my favorite center but he isn't top 3 for all time centers let alone in the conversation for all time great in my opinion. Any player mentioned in the last 40-50 years when referring to greatest all have one thing in common, multiple championships with one team. I would even put Duncan in that argument because of his team sustained excellence and 5 championships over his career. Being the leader of a team means you have the bullseye on your back when you become the best. How you adapt and take on all challengers solidifies your status, if successful, as a great player, losing doesn't get you there.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Hakeem was my favorite center but he isn't top 3 for all time centers let alone in the conversation for all time great in my opinion. Any player mentioned in the last 40-50 years when referring to greatest all have one thing in common, multiple championships with one team. I would even put Duncan in that argument because of his team sustained excellence and 5 championships over his career. Being the leader of a team means you have the bullseye on your back when you become the best. How you adapt and take on all challengers solidifies your status, if successful, as a great player, losing doesn't get you there.

Huh, Lebron won 2 championships with Miami and they went to the finals 4 years in a row...so that's sustained excellence as well. Upon Lebron's return to Cleveland, they also went to 4 championship finals in a row. Only won 1 but they had sustained excellence all the same. So 7 consecutive championship appearances and 3 wins. Also went to the finals with the Lakers and won and went to the finals with Cleveland in his first go around.

He's still not as accomplished as Jordan, but when compared to other players' team's accomplishments who are regarded as top-10 players of all-time, Lebron matches up closely or exceeds many of them.