The NBA world is full of controversies and envy. That’s for sure because Rich Paul confirms the fact with his recent interaction. While in today’s constant media scrutiny, there is a very meager chance to have a legend who has it all right, there’s another pattern forming.

Guess what? Another trend, and LeBron James not being a part of it? Not possible. Beginning with the Michael Jordan vs. James debate and claiming that James’ Bubble Ring controversy, the King is always in the news. After all, he is the cornerstone that the Lakers need every second for the win.

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In a recent interaction with Shanon Sharpe, Rich Paul was candid enough to spill out a lot of secrets. After all, the NBA is full of players, and what goes on in the locker room doesn’t catch a ray of light. Well, there is a reason LeBron James had a deteriorating relationship with the big men in the league.

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Rich Paul said, “When LeBron came in, a lot of guys were still in their prime, and all the attention turned to him in 2000. Since all the attention, boom, $100 million contract… They never seen nothing like that. You know Jay-Z, sending the private jet. When he sending high school, we going up to New York every weekend.” With this statement, Paul revealed how the elder players sometimes envy the younger players when the younger players steal their attention.

He moves on to describe the same pattern of “mamba mentality”. Everyone post-Kobe’s death adopted that, however, before that tragic incident, no one had even had a close bond with the player. With such facts at the forefront, a lot about the glamorous NBA world becomes clear. 

LeBron is still placed under a microscopic lens. However, “The King” is setting the bar high in terms of longevity.

 Lebron James is keeping the Lakers afloat

 He surpassed the minute restriction of 30 or fewer minutes just to sweep the game 100-95 against the Phoenix Suns. There is a war over the extended, unpredicted 21st season of the 39-year-old scoring machine. The aging ankles are put to the test time and again to prove to the fans that the legend can still dribble. However, if the Lakers continue to overexert the guard, the championship might be at stake.

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While he was making headlines for practicing like a rookie this preseason, risks ran high for the senior player. The Lakers need him at a time when, even after getting a $186 million contract extension, Anthony Davis can’t handle a mere quarter by himself.

It’s the Sacramento Kings vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Who do you think has a better chance? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

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