Oct 9, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the fourth quarter in game five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Down year opens the door for Oakland A’s to
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As LeBron James keeps winning we keep telling ourselves not to take him for granted. But what, specifically, is being overshadowed by his success? Game 1’s halftime buzzer had sounded, but the opportunity to send a message still presented itself. Kyle Kuzma had tried to get a final shot off with a layup, and as
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. It’s hard to take many insights from a game that was essentially over at halftime and saw three of the Heat’s most important players suffer injuries — Goran
The Miami Heat win with depth and versatility. The Los Angeles Lakers win with star power. Which style will win out in the NBA Finals? When LeBron James left Miami to rejoin the Cavaliers in 2014, creating a still unrepaired rift between James and his former team, neither the Heat nor the Lakers appeared remotely
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. In 2015, with backs to the wall and 1.5 seconds left on the clock, LeBron hit a buzzer-beating baseline jumper to give the Cavaliers another playoff win. It
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teammates after their win against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 26, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User
LeBron James, #23, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Ronald Acuña isn’t remotely satisfied with winning the NL East again by Mark Powell LeBron James caught an errant elbow from Jamal Murray, drawing a crucial second-half flagrant foul. The Lakers came into Game 3 looking to take a commanding series lead but the
LeBron James sits and waits at the top of the mountain, while all of his presumed challengers keep coming up short. Friday, Sept. 18, was nearly a historic day. That’s the day the Western Conference Finals begin. For a week it looked like that series would feature the L.A. Clippers vs. the L.A. Lakers in
LeBron James felt super insulted when Jay Williams referred to him as a “Pippen” during his title run with Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat. While the debate over Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James never seems to end, perhaps LeBron is more of a Scottie Pippen anyway? That’s what Jay Williams said on Twitter when
LeBron James, Los Angels Lakers. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Eagles still want to trade Alshon Jeffery, the sky is still blue by Scott Rogust LeBron James reflects on Game 1’s upset defeat to the Houston Rockets. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-1 in a playoff series again. The Lakers lost
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Yadier Molina embraces Adam Wainwight after complete game on 39th birthday by Mark Powell Luis Robert’s walk-off puts him in same conversation as Sammy Sosa by Mark Powell LeBron James had nice words for his brother Carmelo Anthony on
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 28: Miami Heat player LeBron James (L) speaks to U.S. President Barack Obama (R) during an event to honor the NBA champion Miami Heat in the East Room at the White House on January 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama congratulated the 2012 NBA champions for claiming their third
After the Bucks led a boycott of their Game 5 vs. the Magic, LeBron James demanded change via his Twitter account. Change is happening in the NBA before our eyes in an unprecedented movement as playoff games have been postponed in the aftermath of players engaging in a solidarity strike in the wake of the shooting
The King was in the zone and his NBA brethren recognized his brilliant performance It seems like LeBron James has activated playoff mode. After not playing with offensive aggression in the first two games of his first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, King James had been on a tear in games 3 and 4.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) Zack Greinke can’t drive 55, but he can throw 54 (Video) by John Buhler LeBron James went all Mike Breen on us celebrating Luka Doncic’s game-winner. LeBron James could not be more excited about Luka Doncic‘s game-winning 3-pointer. From somewhere inside of the NBA bubble,
The Lakers‘ Game 1 loss brought a lot of questions. They answered nearly all of them with a Game 2 thumping of the Trail Blazers. Portland’s bubble run to the playoffs was incredible but a first-round upset of the Lakers still seemed absurdly improbable. And then they came out and won Game 1, with Damian
No need for a long preamble. The first round of the NBA playoffs is finally here. Let’s break down the most interesting question that will define each series. Lakers vs. Blazers What happens when a stoppable force meets a movable object? The Lakers clinched the No. 1 seed in the West fairly early in the
Jake Muzzin is okay but out for the rest of the series by Max Smith Tua Tagovailoa would have had better wide receivers if he stayed at Alabama by John Buhler LeBron James, #23, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Ashley Landis – Pool/Getty Images) LeBron James took the time out to mention his haters. The
Rangers are getting blasted on Twitter after new photos of stadium were posted by Braulio Perez Vince Young turning down Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy is pure class by Braulio Perez LeBron James, #23, Cleveland Cavaliers, Draymond Green, #23, Golden State Warriors, (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Draymond Green has been a dedicated nemesis for LeBron
Bronny James (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Bronny James is growing into a big-time college basketball recruit. The son of the king is making a name for himself on the high school level where Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is blossoming into a big-time college basketball recruit. LeBron, famously, skipped college and went
Urban Meyer (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) Urban Meyer recruited LeBron James to play for Notre Dame football. Before he was the best basketball player of his generation, LeBron James was a pretty good wide receiver at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s in Akron, Ohio. LeBron could have been an All-Pro tight end if he decided to
Where does LeBron James rank among the greats? How much does he make? What’s up with his bald spot? This LeBron James FAQ has all your answers. You probably know the story of LeBron James in broad strokes. Anointed in high school. Delivered by the NBA draft lottery to his (sort of) hometown team. Delivered
LeBron James dominated the Eastern Conference for almost a decade, making eight straight NBA Finals. Here are the five best teams who could never topple The King. When LeBron James joined the Miami Heat a decade ago, he and his new teammates, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh promised five or more NBA titles. They never quite
LeBron James used the opportunity of playing some of the league’s great up-and-coming players to prove he’s still at the top of his game, a different approach than he’s used most of this Los Angeles Lakers season. LeBron James does not mince his words. Whether he’s calling the president a bum or pumping up a
As he prepares to embark on his 17th NBA season, what still motivates LeBron James in pursuit of greatness? What would lead to LeBron James showing up to a basketball game — excuse me — to work, with a glass of red wine in his hand? We’ve all been there. Maybe not with the Oakville
With Anthony Davis heading to the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans now in control of the No. 4 overall pick, we take stock of the 2019 NBA Draft. To recap the deal quickly: the Lakers get Davis, the Pelicans get Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, this year’s No. 4 overall pick
Now that the offseason has officially hit for most players in the NBA, players such as LeBron James are in full recruiting mode. With all the controversy surrounding Magic Johnson’s fallout with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James continues to be focused on making sure he is able to bring superstars to his team. Although
Legend has it, LeBron James has spent most of his G.O.A.T.-worthy career toeing the line between player and backroom controller. “Smiling faces with hidden agendas” and whatnot. Despite rumors, history and common sense asserting that LeBron has substantial influence on his teams, he has been reluctant to outwardly wield it. Now, with his Los Angeles
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 23, 2019 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the
In the midst of a discouraging season, LeBron James found a bright spot, passing Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Michael Jordan has always cast a shadow over LeBron James’ career. Jordan redefined what greatness looked like for an individual athlete, reshaped our conception of a basketball star and threw up