Kwame Brown made some comments about LeBron James recently to Swish Cultures. Brown noted that at 39 years old, James is not a player that would create any trouble for players of the previous era. With the loss of his athleticism, Brown noted that James hasn’t improved other aspects of his game to adapt.
“The old-school players wouldn’t have any trouble with LeBron because, at 39, he should have developed a mid-range and a post game, and he still hasn’t yet… His game really hasn’t evolved outside of a three and putting his head down and going to the basket. He doesn’t go like Paul Pierce, getting to a spot, pulling up. Those are the things you normally see out of a superstar player.”
These comments from Brown make no sense if you just consider LeBron James’ stats from last season. James averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds last season while shooting 54% from the field, and 41% from the three-point line. He made 65% of his shots from within the paint, and 32.7% from mid-range.
Brown hasn’t been the most positive or objective person when it comes to LeBron James in recent times. He also attempted to give LeBron’s son, Bronny James, a harsh reality check about life in the NBA. And he shut down James’ GOAT case, claiming Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, two people he played with, were ahead of him.
Brown himself has claimed LeBron’s control over the media is why his name pops up in these conversations.
In the last few years, Brown has made quite a few controversial statements, including a claim he made about beating Michael Jordan in a 1-on-1 game, and telling him that he was better. So he may not be the most credited source when it comes to things like this.
Most remember Kwame Brown for being one of the most disappointing first overall picks in NBA history, as he was picked by Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards with the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, ahead of stars like Tony Parker and Pau Gasol. Since then, he underwhelmed in the NBA, before retiring in 2013.
Father Time Catching Up To LeBron
To be fair to Kwame Brown, the first part of his comments actually made a lot of sense. At 39 years old, LeBron James is no longer the dynamic offensive force that he once was. He has lost a great deal of explosiveness and speed as he has aged, even though he has made up for it by developing other parts of his game.
James himself has made it no secret that he is in the final chapter of his legendary career. And while he is still capable of being a first or second option on a championship team, the toll his level of play takes on his body is something he is less and less comfortable tolerating with every passing season.
The next season will be an exciting one for LeBron James, as he will get the chance to share the court with his son Bronny, whom the Lakers picked in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. This will be a massive goal he can tick off his bucket list, and make his list of to-dos before retirement just a little bit smaller.
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