NBA Today’s Malika Andrews, Brian Windhorst, Richard Jefferson, Michael Wilbon and JJ Redick recap LeBron James’ performance in the Los Angeles Lakers in their lopsided win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals. They also examine Zion Williamson’s performance and criticism of his physique.
0:00 LeBron’s big-game mentality
2:55 JJ on LeBron’s energy
5:04 Zion’s performance
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25 Comments
Don't forget when Lebron said "Keep that same energy" and then the Lakers got demolished.
Let him have the tournament haha because the NBA championship he won't get haha
should have signed with clutch
they were in the semi so they cant be that bad
In a league where you walk in for a layup
Shame the old guy still had to do all the work
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
They have a good house servant in Malika.Good job sis
Lebron will own a team in Las Vegas
Gowddamn thats a good yapping session for everyone
He was not playing a low energy game. LBJ locked him up and the whole Lakers team was playing lock down defense.
Nobody gives a flyin fack about the cup
You play to win. I don’t care if it’s regular szn, regular szn in-szn tournament, play-in or the finals. And that’s what the Lakers so far are doing. If any other team with any other LEGEND was dominating this tourney there wouldn’t be any hate lol
People stop it the league is watered down… They dont even play defense like that no more.
and laker fans don't care about the in season tournament…
here in la, we only care about the Larry O'Brien championship trophy… not some stupid cup
Oh y’all svckin big 🍆 today 😂😂😂
People should not forget that Zion has a body that is not built for basketball. At the same time, LeBron's body is like being perfection from the laboratory.
Zion has the best height for a shooting guard or lower height for a small forward, but the frame of a Shaq or Barkley. Barkley comes closest to a power forward that height and frame. Sir Charles was able to maintain great shape for about 10 years. Barkley was a way better rebounder and comparable athlete. Zion might become or already be a Barkley without rebounding, but expecting him to be a dominant guy like Giannis or an historical great player like Luka is inappropriate. He is simply too limited in skills and height even if he was in better shape. Additionally, his combination of height and frame makes him a bad defender. He is too immobile to defend at the perimeter and he is too small to defend the paint.
To make a long story short: Zion's potential (if healthy and in shape) is being a highlight player that can average 25-7 without defense and without potential for halfcourt play in playoffs. People shouldn't set the bar too high for this guy over and over again.
Let Wilbon speak. What the what?
The less LeBron plays the more chance Lakers have. LeBron only gets the easy buckets. No one is really contesting him, they let him shoot otherwise he starts crying to the ref. His team are the ones that get the ball and give him the easy buckets. You LeBron fans are delusional and not even watching the NBA game. It's not a game anymore it's just pass the ball around and take turns throwing the ball at the hoop and see who misses first. You touch someone and it's a foul. He's a cheater and uses PED's but you all are denying that because he brings in the money.
ZION is not the future of the NBA else its doomed, i havnt seen him do anything other then use his explosiveness in a timed fashion… nothing skillfull. what a bust of a dude with such a mentality
Are we going to talk about jj wearing shades during a live show
Nba cup haha wat is that , the nba redemption championship
But why he doesn't show that same energy on defense, where is the energy, he has so much energy on offense ,what happened to defense
He's predictable, all he tries to do is bully you, and LeBron knows that LeBron is strong like him even stronger, so it comes down to the mind
LeBron should be admired not just for his longevity, but his amazing work ethic. Growing up poor I believe is what led to this. He doesn't take his talents for granted. I work with 2 different groups of students (honors and on-level) . It's not about intelligence, it'all about work ethic. If half of the wirld had LeBron's desire to be the best…well world would be a different place. As a fellow 39 year old, I admire what Lebron can do. I'm a runner but currently injured so can't wait to get back to the game. Much peace and love to all players!