Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s candid thoughts on LeBron James’ basketball skills

In the world of basketball, LeBron James is a name that needs no introduction. His remarkable talent on the court has earned him the admiration of countless fans and fellow players alike. However, not everyone grew up idolizing the king. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a budding superstar in his own right, recently revealed that he was not a fan of James when he was growing up.

While the two players put up similar numbers on the court, they have very different body types. Standing at 6’6” and weighing 195 pounds, Gilgeous-Alexander is much slimmer than James, who is a physical specimen at 6’9” and 250 pounds. Despite their physical differences, both players have impressive stats this season. Before his injury, James was averaging 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, while Gilgeous-Alexander was averaging 31.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.

When it comes to shooting, the two players are also fairly evenly matched. James is shooting 50.1% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range, while Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting 51.0% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range. However, Gilgeous-Alexander has a clear advantage when it comes to free throw shooting, with an impressive 90.4% from the line this season and an 84.1% career average. In comparison, James is shooting 75.9% from the line this season and has a career average of 73.5%.

One area where James has the upper hand is his physicality and experience in the post. He is known for his aggressive style of play and ability to dominate in the paint. Gilgeous-Alexander, on the other hand, tends to attack the basket head-on more often.

Interestingly, Gilgeous-Alexander is not the only player to take a subtle shot at James recently. Former NBA champion Mario Chalmers also weighed in, stating that “nobody fears Bron.” Chalmers, who was a former teammate of James on the Miami Heat, is just one of many younger players who may not view James as the towering figure he once was in the league.

All in all, while James remains a dominant force in the NBA, it seems that the younger generation of players may not view him in the same way as those who grew up watching and admiring him. As the league continues to evolve and new players emerge, it will be interesting to see how James’ legacy continues to unfold.

In a podcast, the player said:

“I never liked [LeBron’s] game. To me, when I was younger he was just super athletic, I wasn’t that. He was 6’8″, and super strong and I wasn’t that either.”

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