Apart from being one of the greatest NBA players, LeBron James is known for being a vocal person. Whether it is an incident on the court or off it, LeBron does not shy away from giving his views on the same.

In one such instance, former Miami Heat teammate and NCAA coach Juwan Howard reveals how much LeBron’s support during his suspension meant for him.

Juwan Howard speaks about LeBron James

There is no doubt LeBron James is one of the best players of all time. He has won the NBA title 4 times, among other individual titles. Moreover, he is on his way to becoming the highest scorer in the history of the NBA behind only the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

If that is not enough, LeBron is a great teammate and friend. There have been several instances when former teammates have talked about how James helped them during their tough times. One such teammate is Juwan Howard.

Howard played with LeBron in the Miami Heat and the two went on to become great friends. After retiring from the NBA, he became one of the best coaches in the NCAA. Interestingly enough, one of the most controversial moments in the NCAA involves him.

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During a game between Michigan State and Wisconsin, Howard hit a Wisconsin assistant on the head. The authorities suspended him for five games and fined him a whopping $40,000 for violating the rules. When asked about the incident and how James’ support helped him, Howard had a lot to say.

He said, “LeBron has been one of my biggest supporters. When I was out for that two weeks, he reached out to me and let me know how much he supports me. He wants me to come out and be a better person. That meant so much man. That meant so much, just to know that your brother is cheering you on and supporting you in your tough times.”

Interestingly enough, LeBron and Dwayne Wade showed their support for Howard during the selection of the Michigan State Head Coach job. 

Howard played alongside the two for a brief period in the Miami Heat. He averages 2.2 points, 0.4 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in his 3 three seasons in Miami. 

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