Chicago (USA), Feb 19 (EFE) .- LeBron James, of the Los Angeles Lakers, assured that the game of the Slovenian Luka Doncic, of the Dallas Mavericks, reminds him of his and considered that both are “a triple threat » for their rivals, knowing how to score points, grab rebounds and distribute assists.
“I love everything regarding his game, I love everything regarding him. His game reminds me of mine. We are a triple threat, we capture rebounds, we pass the ball, which is the most important thing for us, to keep our teammates involved, so that they feel comfortable on the court, so that they have rhythm, “LeBron James said at the press conference. prior to the «All-Star» in Cleveland (USA).
“And we’ll give you forty points if you disrespect us,” said the Lakers player.
Doncic, who is averaging 27.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9 assists per game this year, is part of the “King James” team in the All-Star game, which will be played this Sunday.
James, who grew up in Akron, a few miles from Cleveland, expressed his joy at playing the “All-Star” so close to his home and recalled when, in his youth, he dreamed of reaching the NBA.
«I remember that in 1997, in the last All-Star in Cleveland, I was twelve years old and with my friends we hoped to come to see Mike (Michael Jordan). I’m reminded of Kobe Bryant, who won the Slam Dunk Contest as a rookie. I was hoping I might come and see those stars. Being here 25 years later is remarkable, I love it », he said.
This year’s game will be the 18th All-Star game for LeBron, who joked that this is the only game where he’s willing to “talk regarding his minutes on the court.”
He then acknowledged that this season has been “the strangest” he has experienced in the NBA.
“Each season has its challenges physically and mentally. This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen. Due to the coronavirus, we had false positives, other true positives, we had injuries, a bit of everything. I also missed games. It’s a challenge, physical and mental training, but this is what an NBA season has,” he said.
Despite the difficulties experienced by the Lakers, ninth in the West (27-31), LeBron assured that he liked the way his team played the last games in terms of commitment and dedication.
