Connie Platon

[Kevin Durant @KDTrey5]

I remember asking assistant coach Mo Cheeks, what’s harder to do? Workout after practice or before?? I only asked cuz by time I would get to the gym, Russ was already done in the morning and I usually got mine in after practice. Mo like, “coming in before practice is probably harder”…since then, it’s been my routine….a lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud, nah to me, he was quiet and methodical. He lead by example and once the lights were bright, he let everything out and experienced pure freedom. It was inspiring as his teammate and everywhere I went, I seen it inspire people from all walks of life, crazy thing is, he didn’t say much, he just showed up. For 18 years. This basketball life is sacred to us as professionals, what we put into that court means everything. Some of us wish we could go back and do things with a little more intent and some can just wipe their hands and be satisfied with the time spent. Who u gonna be? We know what zero was on…keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ. I don’t care what happens, can’t erase what it was…The first YNs, finals run in our early 20s, all star games, seeing each other get injured and bounce back, the bus rides, plane rides, card games, jokes and arguments, the whole thing, memorable!! …to the whole Westbrook family, Nina, the kids, mama Westbrook, big Russ, Ray, Donnell, everybody from luezinger high and ucla and many more that I’m forgettin, much love and Congratulations on a iconic career.

[LeBron James @KingJames]

🙏🏾🫡👑

[LeBron James @KingJames]

out. This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point?

I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning

[Connie Platon @0811_connie]

76ers

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

🚨 Rich Paul made a white board with 'realistic destinations' for LeBron 👀

76ers, Knicks, Cavs, TWolves, Nuggets, Heat, Warriors, Celtics, Spurs, and Mavs 🍿

[Herd w/Colin Cowherd @TheHerd]

"LeBron's favorite book is 'The Godfather', he's said that before. Maybe he needs to realize it's nothing personal, it's just business."

@colincowherd discusses if we've seen the last of LeBron in a Lakers uniform

[ProphetX LA @ProphetXLA]

Real recognize real. 🤝🏼

[Connie Platon @0811_connie]

🙏

[ESPN @espn]

Jarred Vanderbilt is available for Game 3 vs. the Thunder, JJ Redick announced.

Vanderbilt fully dislocated his right pinky in Game 1 on Tuesday.

[NBA @NBA]

LBJ IN THE HOUSE!

Lakers look to secure a Game 3 win in the Western Conference Semifinals at 8:30pm/et on ABC 🔥

NBA Playoffs presented by @Google

[NBA @NBA]

REAVES TO LEBRON 💥

@KingJames slams it home in his 300th career postseason game!

Lakers lead by 1 at the break in Game 2 🍿

[LakeShowYo @LakeShowYo]

prayer circle:

🕯 🕯
🕯 🕯
LAKERS
🕯 HUGE 🕯
VICTORY
🕯 🕯
🕯 🕯

[Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins]

I give them a 20% I will never disrespect 🐐 James like that again!!! Learned my Lesson from the last round against the Rockets. I still got OKC in ✋🏾

[Low @LowKeyUHTN]

LeBron being in the background is HILARIOUS 🤣

[Connie Platon @0811_connie]

🙏

[Onyx Odds @OnyxOdds]

2016:
- 2 teams come back from a 3-1 deficit
- LeBron wins the NBA title

2020:
- 2 teams come back from a 3-1 deficit
- LeBron wins the NBA title

2026:
- 2 teams come back from a 3-1 deficit …

[First Things First @FTFonFS1]

.@getnickwright says he and @Chris_Broussard had the perfect analysis on the LBJ-led Lakers:

“LeBron was never going to let this happen...Every playoff series LeBron plays, could be his last.”

[The Best @TheBestqueenx]

This kid had 25 seconds to make 4 shots for $10,000… and he became a legend.

[Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral]

"Next is OKC. Gotta go in there and battle. We'll be ready.”

— Austin Reaves. 👀🍿

(h/t @NBA__Courtside)

[Lakers Lead @LakersLead]

A LOOK AT THE SECOND ROUND 👀

THE DEFENDING CHAMPS VS. LA 🥊

WHO ARE YOU TAKING AND IN HOW MANY GAMES?🤔

[OKC THUNDER @okcthunder]

Next up: Lakers

[YostinNBA @YostinNBA]

OFICIALMENTE

Las Semifinales del Oeste, Los Angeles Lakers contra Oklahoma Thunder, Quién gana y en cuánto?

[LakeShowYo @LakeShowYo]

LeBron just FLAMED father time 😭🐐