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Mar 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Team LeBron forward LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (23) dunks the ball during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Team LeBron forward LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (23) dunks the ball during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA All-star game concluded yesterday as a stacked team LeBron defeated the short-handed team Durant 170-150. Though LeBron James only played 13 minutes, other stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steph Curry put on quite a spectacular display, helping the team lead to a wondrous conclusion.
LeBron James opens up about his unbeaten record as an All-Star captain
Ever since the new format of the All-Star games were announced in 2018, LeBron has been absolutely unstoppable. He has been a team captain since and has led his team to victory on three previous occasions.
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This latest All-Star game victory was the fourth successive win for LBJ as a captain, and the Lakers forward was asked about the same in his post game presser. James had a rather interesting take, claiming that he would want to remain unbeaten as an All-Star captain.
LBJ said, “Hope that they allow me to retire from being an all star Captain, so I can retire with a perfect 4-0 record. You know, I’ll keep that forever.”
GM LeBron on his All-Star squads going 4-0 when he’s been the captain. 😅 👑 ⭐️
(🎥: @NBA) pic.twitter.com/cfMbFJeozz
— theScore (@theScore) March 8, 2021
The 36-year-old added, “I always try to pick the right team, you know, and I’ve been lucky enough for four years to pick the right team. Guys want to compete and play to win, and I’ve been on the winning side of all four.”
With the All-star games over, James and the Lakers will now shift their focus back to the regular season. They start their second half of the season in four days against the Pacers. It will be interesting to see how the champions approach the second half of the season.
Twitter reacts to GM LeBron
NBA twitter went in an absolute frenzy with the incredible record by LeBron as a captain. Take a look at the crazy reactions.
Team LeBron is 4-0 in the All-Star game.
Best GM in the league. pic.twitter.com/tUUHaL0suf
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 8, 2021
LeBron the best GM in the NBA history
— LeGoat (@iamLeGoat) March 8, 2021
LeBron really about to be a Jerry West-level GM as a side gig when he finishes playing
— Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) March 8, 2021
GM LeBron building a Mf Undertaker streak 😂😂🤣🤣 #4-0 https://t.co/AySo6tjbXq
— 6”6 Sith Lord (@DarthChuy) March 8, 2021
Dame also says he think LeBron James has a future as a GM.
LeBron is undefeated as an all star captain 🏀
— Naveen Ganglani (@naveenganglani) March 8, 2021
lebron drafted his squad and just sat back and spectated the whole game like a true GM😭😭
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) March 8, 2021
Thank you 🙏🏽 You’ll make a great GM one day 😂 https://t.co/3s5WUx3KPH
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 8, 2021
LeBron at the 2021 All-Star Game pic.twitter.com/FKI4xZrLuq
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) March 8, 2021
LeBron & MJ — Winning percentage as GM
LeBron: 1.000
Jordan: .428“I don’t think LeBron vs. Jordan is an interesting debate. LeBron ended that 5 years ago — mid June 2016. … LeBron is a perfect 4-0. Add it to the ledger of the GOAT conversation.” — @getnickwright
🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/CUPoH4EYuJ
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) March 8, 2021
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LeBron is Undefeated as a GM 😭😭😭. 4-0 pic.twitter.com/cqDl2t3wvx
— Vye 😈👹 (@rock_sime) March 8, 2021
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While LBJ continues to perform at a high level, it is fascinating to imagine what’s next in store for the arguable GOAT of the NBA. He is already one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Given his immense off the court success as well, it will be interesting to see if LeBron takes up a challenge of becoming a GM after retirement. He has shown signs of being a quality GM in these All-Star games. Should he ever consider becoming a GM in the near future and build a franchise from scratch?
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