LeBron James is marking the twilight of his legendary NBA career. His on-court performance suggests unmatched longevity, defying expectations. However, championship wins haven’t come as easily in recent years.
“I’m not going to play basketball much longer. I’m already in my final stretch, so it’s certainly not 21 years anymore. So I know it’s about to end.” LeBron said.
“I don’t know when this door will close for good and retirement will arrive. But I know one thing for sure: it’s ending for me. I don’t have much time left.” LeBron added.
LeBron’s dominance continued against the New Yorkers, showcasing his remarkable consistency. He poured in 40 points, hitting an impressive 13 of 17 shots.
LeBron further solidified his remarkable consistency by draining a career-high nine three-pointers against the Nets.
Remarkably, at 39, he’s experiencing a career-best season from beyond the arc, shooting an impressive 41.6%.
“I don’t depend on a specific skill to score, as I can do it at any and all levels. But I always wanted to be respected for my three-point shot. That way, other teams would have to worry about me still being far from the basket.” LeBron said.
“I think it’s a feature that opponents still doubt can be dominant. So, it’s something I worked on,” LeBron added.
LeBron’s career spanned generations in the NBA. Competing for two decades in the league has as a result led him to face fathers and sons in the league.
Opposing rookie Noah Clowney, a 19-year-old Nets bench player, got a firsthand look at LeBron’s greatness. His coach, Kevin Ollie, once faced LeBron as a player himself.
Ollie, a former point guard, clearly remembers the impact of witnessing LeBron’s talent early in his career.
“When I first saw LeBron, I thought his age was lying. I wanted to check his birth certificate. After all, from a physical point of view, he was unbelievable.” Ollie said.
