LeBron James recently shared why young players would rather not be the “face of the league.” Actually, he defended the young star Anthony Edwards, who said he would rather not be the face of the league.
However, he faced backlash after voicing his concerns about the NBA media’s treatment of young stars. So, he took to Twitter to elaborate on the pressure and responsibility that come with such a role.
Previously, LeBron criticized the media for putting too much pressure on young players, which sparked reactions from analysts like Stephen A. Smith. It is truly praiseworthy that now, in his 22nd season, LeBron is still standing up for others.
Exactly made my point but anyways. Happy this convo has started. It ain’t about ‘face of the game” and it ain't about one person or one show, it's about the culture of basketball,, the most beautiful game in the world. Our game has never been better. Incredible young stars from…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2025
He took to Twitter to address the situation, writing, “It ain’t about ‘face of the game” and it ain’t about one person or one show, it’s about the culture of basketball.” He emphasized that the game has never been better and praised young stars like Anthony Edwards, along with teams like OKC and the Cavs.
LeBron also shared his thoughts on playing for the love of the game on ESPN. He said, “What matters to me, when it comes to my generation and the younger generation that’s in our league now, is that we play for the love the game. We’re not out here cheating the game. We’re putting the grind in; we’re putting the time in.”
"We're just trying to carry on tradition, my generation."
— ESPN (@espn) March 1, 2025
LeBron James tells @notthefakeSVP the importance of appreciating the game and pushing it forward 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ZX8qJXBBA3
He added, “So it’s a beautiful game. We’re all in a position to play this game, and we’re here for a reason, but we don’t ever take it for granted. I hope everyone sees that when we take the floor.”
Jamie Foxx defends LeBron James with a fresh perspective
Jamie Foxx, the famous actor, defended NBA star LeBron James from constant criticism. He took to social media to call out the negativity surrounding LeBron.
Foxx pointed out that no matter what LeBron achieves, people always find something to complain about. To explain his point, Foxx used a medical example, saying, “If he came up with a cure for cancer, they would say, yeah, but what about diabetes?”
Jamie Foxx on LeBron James:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 2, 2025
“If he came up with a cure for cancer, they would say yeah but what about diabetes?”
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He also said that LeBron’s hard work is not appreciated enough. He mentioned LeBron scoring 40,000 points over 20 years and carrying the NBA, calling the lack of gratitude “ungrateful.”
