Kings’ Head Coach Alvin Gentry Admits His Worries of LeBron James’ Positional Versatility

LeBron James is breaking barriers when it comes to his production. Being 37 has not stopped the King from being at the top of his game for the Los Angeles Lakers. While most players play much lesser minutes, James is the leader on the team. He is guiding the Lake show through every game, all while proving his versatility.

Recently, he started at center for the first time in his career. Sacramento Kings coach, Alvin Gentry spoke about James’ versatility and had great praise for him.

James almost appears superhuman at times. There aren’t many athletes who are able to produce the way he does at such an age. After battling injuries at the beginning of the season, LeBron has returned with a bang. Going all out for the Lakers, he has even started at the big man spot in the absence of Anthony Davis and he has delivered far beyond expectations.

However, it seems Gentry isn’t surprised at all to see LeBron thrive at the 5.

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Alvin Gentry comments on LeBron James positional versatility

James has played at all five spots since getting to the league. In his 19 year long career, he has done great at all the spots. His ability to be able to guard all the positions is what separates him from most greats. So, when coach Alvin Gentry was asked about the King’s versatility, he had an unsurprising answer.

He said: “It doesn’t matter if he’s at 5,4,3,2,1, 6, 7 or 8.”

Gentry is right on all notes for this one. James is a nightmare for any coach he is up against. His versatility allows him to dominate the game anyway he desires to. Even for the Lakers, James has played forward, guard as well as center and he has excelled at all the roles.

This season, playing at multiple positions, the Akron Hammer is one of the leading scorers in the league. The 37-year-old is dominating as usual and is the main pillar for the Lakers. His versatility has also diminished various problems for the Lakers who struggled to find a stable big man at the start of the season. With his stature, LeBron is a great fit until Davis returns.

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However, it won’t be surprising if Vogel decides to continue Bron as a center. He has fit in well in any role and he continues to surprise everyone with what he has left. Do you think his positional versatility makes LeBron James the greatest player? Let us know in the comments below.