NBA – LeBron James attacked, Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks down: “I would have seen anything”

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Par Guillaume Kagni | Journaliste sportif

LeBron James has many fans, but an equally large number of detractors. And among the criticisms they level at him is the King’s supposedly limited offensive arsenal. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has caught wind of these attacks, has spoken out.

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When basketball fans are asked who the best forwards in the sport’s history are, the names that come up most often are Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, James Harden, even a Carmelo Anthony, who was capable of destroying a defense from mid-range. The one who comes up less often, paradoxically, is LeBron James.

For the King is none other than the all-time leading scorer, and when he retires, his record may seem even more untouchable than Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 points in a game. LeBron’s longevity can’t be the only explanation for this success, yet many detractors claim that he lacks the offensive qualities of some of his rivals.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo defends LeBron James

In the latest episode of his podcast, the main man spoke out on the subject, claiming that he could never have surpassed the “50 billion points” mark with a limited arsenal. A view shared by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who spoke out on social networks. For the Greek Freak, it’s a total aberration to say such things.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t believe that some fans criticize LeBron James and his offensive qualities, even though he’s one of the best players in the history of the sport. He doesn’t necessarily have the most stunning dribbles, his mechanics don’t exude the ease of Kevin Durant, and yet he is by far the NBA’s leading scorer. As a reminder, the King, at his prime, is this: