LeBron James has had 'the greatest career of any NBA player,' says JJ Redick
LeBron James scored 28 points in the Lakers' series-clinching victory over the Houston Rockets, advancing them to the Western Conference semifinals. JJ Redick, the Lakers' head coach, praised James by calling his career the greatest in NBA history, though he avoided directly naming him the GOAT. Redick's comments add to the ongoing debate about James' legacy compared to other all-time greats like Michael Jordan.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points in the Lakers' win over the Rockets.
- ▪JJ Redick stated that James has had the greatest career of any NBA player.
- ▪Luka Dončić missed the game due to a hamstring injury.
- ▪James' teammates greeted him with 'bahhh' noises in the locker room after the game.
- ▪Redick avoided directly calling James the greatest of all time, echoing past cautious comparisons.
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