LeBron James officially measured at 6’8.5” thanks to new NBA rules
WEBOct 21, 2019 · The official height of LeBron James? 6-8.5, a half-inch taller than he’s been listed for the majority of his career, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The NBA has installed new rules for teams to verify official player heights, now without shoes. Here are the new heights for Dwight Howard, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Kevin Durant ...
Lakers photos: Best of LeBron James’ 2020-21 season
WEBJuly 19, 2021 5:20 pm ET. A year after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to its 17th title in franchise history, LeBron James’ 2020-21 season didn’t bear the same fruit. James’ early-season play had him in MVP contention, but once Anthony Davis went down with a calf injury in February, followed by James’ ankle injury in late March, the ...
Lakers' LeBron James explains why he switched jersey to No. 6
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Now back in No. 6 for the first time in games as a Laker, James explained why he made the switch. “It’s always been a part of me, to be honest,” James said. “Six has a lot of meaning to me, from my family and numbers and things of that nature to what I believe in and things of that sort, but my mentality doesn’t change.”.
Lakers’ LeBron James passes 100 million followers on Instagram
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Feature Vignette: Analytics. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will go down as one of the best to do it on and off the court. His status as one of the most popular sports icons across the globe hit a new level Friday when he officially reached the 100-million follower mark on Instagram. For context, that is more than six of the major ...
Lakers vs. Pelicans: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Friday
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · The Los Angeles Lakers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Lakers (27-26) lost a hard-fought game to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, and they will return to the court at Crypto.com Arena looking to …
Lakers great doesn't place LeBron James in his all-time starting five
WEBSep 28, 2024 · The legendary Los Angeles Lakers center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer recently revealed his all-time starting lineup. While he gave some love to late fellow Lakers great Kobe Bryant by including him on his list, he left off current L.A. superstar LeBron James and instead went with Julius Erving, as well as Karl Malone, another ...
A former Lakers two-way player is joining the Warriors
WEBSep 20, 2024 · A former Lakers two-way player is joining the Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers have made some minor roster moves this month as training camp nears. They signed guard Jordan Goodwin to an Exhibit 10 contract, and just days ago, they brought in seven-footer Christian Koloko on a two-way deal. …
T-Mac says this Lakers great was the most skilled player he ever saw
WEBSep 22, 2024 · Tracy McGrady, a contemporary of Bryant who was an incredible shooting guard in his own right, told Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe on "Club Shay Shay" that Bryant was the most skilled player he had ever seen. He also said Bryant improved on the skill set Michael Jordan had. "The most skilled basketball player I’ve ever seen is Kobe ...
A young NFL quarterback says he could beat LeBron James in a …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · But Anthony Richardson, the incoming second-year quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, took a minor shot at James. While on "Up & Adams," he said he could beat the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in a dunk contest. Richardson, a dual-threat QB out of the University of Florida, was perhaps the most intriguing prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Lakers' LeBron James reveals how teammates earn his trust
WEBOct 15, 2021 · Feature Vignette: Analytics. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering his 19th season in the NBA, so he’s experienced just about everything a player can do during their career. That amount of background also means James has had countless teammates he’s shared the court with, whether they’re a star, role player or rookie vying for ...