LeBron James has confirmed this season that he’s nonetheless able to taking part in at a excessive degree, however many followers are involved that the Los Angeles Lakers star’s motivation is beginning to wane. Some feedback that James made after Thursday evening’s recreation will solely additional that narrative.
James had one in every of his finest video games of the season on Thursday with 28 factors, 10 assists and 7 rebounds in a 143-35 win over the Utah Jazz. On the Utah aspect, third-year guard Keyonte George prolonged his latest scoring spree with a team-high 34 factors. George now has 34 or extra factors in his final three video games and is averaging a career-high 23.9 factors per recreation.
Following his workforce’s win, James was requested what has stood out to him about the way in which George has performed this season. LeBron mentioned the 22-year-old’s “confidence” has impressed him most. James was then requested if he believes George is worthy of an All-Star nod. The four-time NBA Finals MVP admitted he doesn’t watch a lot basketball today.
“I am the incorrect man to ask that, champ. I watch YouTube golf today, so I am the incorrect man to ask about that,” James mentioned. “He performed nice tonight. He performed nice the final time we performed them and he is taking part in good ball towards us. I am extra into Bryan Bros and Grant Horvat and Bryson DeChambeau and the remainder of these guys.”
