Brian Windhorst on Charles Barkley comments saying LeBron James stacks every team he goes to:
“Where does Charles and the legends want LeBron to go? Do they want him to go to the G League? Because if he went to Cleveland is that team stacked? Is Miami with Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo is that team stacked? Jokic and Jamal Murray is that team stacked? Ant Edwards, Rudy Gobert I don’t know he left Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is that not? I don’t understand the premise of the complaint.”
Shannon Sharpe’s kids stood at the door, dressed for Six Flags. He told them he was too tired and still hasn’t forgiven himself
“I had a conversation with my kids, because they bore the brunt of it. Because I would promise them, when I got them in the summer, okay, we going to Six Flags”
“But I’ve been running myself in the dirt. I’ve spent an hour and a half, two hours on the track. Now I go to the gym and I spend another hour and a half. I’m exhausted”
“And they are so excited. They getting up and they got their clothes on. And I was like, ‘Baby, daddy can’t do it’”
And I remember having a conversation with him. I said, “Babe, I’m sorry.” And it’s like, “Daddy, you don’t have to be sorry.” They said, “Because we got to enjoy a life. We had the best seat in the house. Our dad is a Super Bowl champ. Our dad is the best”
“But it doesn’t take that back. I was like, you know what, I wish I could have done one or two more things”
BREAKING: Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources tell ESPN. James joins Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, as Philadelphia makes a major push for an NBA title entering the 2026-27 season.
Nick Wright on people saying Michael Jordan never had bad playoff moments:
“You’re up 2-1 on Detroit. This is the first one that you’re like, “Oh yeah, if this were LeBron, people would remember it more.” Year five, haven’t been to a finals, have won a league MVP, you’re up 2-1 on Detroit in a home game four, you go 5 of 15 and then in the thing that people say Jordan would never do, oh, he would never he would never shy from the moment in the critical game five in Detroit. 4 of 8 from the field. 4 of 8. Detroit wins and they win the next game. So again, those are little demerits, if you will. Noteworthy things that you would that if it was Bron, I feel like folks would remember.”
(Via @WhatsWrightShow)
Bro Shakur Stevenson and Shannon Sharpe are going at it on NightCap 😂😂😂
Shannon Sharpe: I don't think you're gonna get the credit you deserve without knocking people out
Shakur Stevenson: That's how I know you never boxed before, do you homework Unc
Shannon Sharpe on Charles Barkley comments about LeBron James saying he needs to stop being greedy and join the Cavs for his final season:
“So, let me ask you a question. If he goes to the Cavaliers, what are they going to say? He ring chasing. Anywhere he goes. But here’s the thing, they could say that about Charles. He went to Houston. What was he trying to do in Houston, Joe? He linked up with Scottie Pippen and Hakeem Olajuwon. What were you trying to do? He was trying to win a ring. In all seriousness, Yeah, he was. Now he can say he was over the hill, but you didn’t think that. There is not a place. If LeBron goes to Miami, what are they going to say? He’s ring chasing. If he goes to Golden State, he’s ring chasing. He goes to Philly, he’s ring chasing. If he goes to the Nuggets, he’s ring chasing. The team that he’s going to is because he wants to win.”
(Via @NightcapShow_)
Carmelo Anthony says LeBron James is a "gentleman" on the court but Kobe was straight mean and rude
Tip: "For instance, LeBron skill set high, intellect high, physical ability high. But he ain't going to be as mean and fucking rude about it like Kobe. He going to do it in a whole different way."
Melo: "It's two different styles. Like LeBron say he a gentleman with his shit. He'll go knock the fuck out of you like, 'do better next time.'"
"Two different lines that want the same thing. And that's a beauty to watch."
Kyrie Irving gets asked if he would’ve won more Championships if he stayed w/ the Cleveland Cavs with Lebron, playing a 1v1 game vs LeBron, & his lack of maturity that cost them a 2nd Ring 🤯
“I would probably be in LA (Lakers) right now” 🤯 -Kyrie
Kyrie also confirmed LeBron’s nickname “LeGM” referring to Bron putting the team together himself as if he was the General Manager.
“They were saying I was asking for a Trade FROM LEBRON” 👀
Kyrie’s frustration on media “spinning narratives” that made him misunderstood when he asked for a trade from the Cavs:
“When me & Lebron clicked in 2015, I had one of my best years, I was All-NBA 3rd team”
“If I was in the same Maturity level as I am now, we definitely would’ve won MORE Championships” Kyrie referring to the chemistry being off losing to GSW in ‘17
Kyrie on learning a lot from Lebron ON & OFF the court. “This man is a “Savant, a Genius” highlighting LeBron's deep understanding of the game & his dedication & preparation.
“We definetly would’ve gave the Warriors a run for their money, REGARDLESS if they had Kevin Durant” 🔥
"The ultimate 'What If' in modern sports. This interview was 4yrs ago but I felt it wasn’t highlighted enough & most ppl never seen this interview. A timeless interview reflecting on a historic time in sports.
🎥Credit: @IAMATHLETEpod
Rich Paul details the conversations that ultimately led to LeBron James leaving the Lakers:
▫️ The Lakers wanted LeBron back, but no meeting took place because Rich felt there was no reason to waste anyone’s time.
▫️ LeBron knew staying in Los Angeles would allow him to earn the most money, but decided his next move could not be based on finances.
▫️ A return to the Lakers initially felt about 80% likely, but that number continued to drop over the following weeks.
▫️ LeBron told Rich that his main priority was finding “complete happiness” at this stage of his career.
▫️ After weighing everything, LeBron felt moving on from the Lakers was the best decision.
Brian Windhorst with one of the coldest mic drops while defending LeBrons’ Legacy:
“All the teams he’s played with he’s delivered a ring. All the places he’s played will retire his jersey. So how’s that for a Legacy? What do you want?”
- @WindhorstESPN
An Anthony Davis trade to the Warriors is unlikely, per @WindhorstESPN
The Warriors have told Jimmy Butler they will not trade him, and the Wizards are not interested.
(h/t @WizardsMuse1 )
"The Warriors told Jimmy Butler they're not trading him. I think the focus right now is can they get LeBron James away from the Los Angeles Lakers? That's something they're going to try to get done, today."
- Brian Windhorst 👀
(via @GetUpESPN)