After his team practiced for the NBA All-Star Game, James asked a question about Oklahoma City's Josh Giddey, who was a first-year player.
Sam Presti is the most valuable person over there. James said that the 44-year-old front office executive who has held the post since 2007, is the most Valuable Person. Sam Presti has an eye for talent. He drafted many people, including Kevin Durant, Russ Westbrook, Serge Ibaka, Reggie Jackson, Jeff Green, Josh Giddey, and many more. This guy is very good.
The comment about the rival executive came just days after James shared his appreciation for Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead and the T-shirt he wore to the Super Bowl parade with "F--- them picks" printed on it.
LEGEND! My type of guy!! https://t.co/QaHTlBAbJn
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 17, 2022
Snead traded away two first-round picks in order to acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive back Jalen Ramsey.
James musings about other front office architects in the professional sports landscape is noteworthy.
The Los Angeles Lakers let the trade deadline come and go without making any deals a week and a half ago.
Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said he consulted with the Lakers captains, James and Anthony Davis, and they were on the same page when it came to L.A.'s actions.
Pelinka told reporters on a video conference call that they had different things they looked at and had conversations with both Anthony and LeBron about it.
There was no sign-off from James and Anthony before the deadline, according to a source familiar with the situation. According to sources, there was a realization within the Lakers locker room that the roster was not working and that changes would be necessary in order to turn the team into a contender.
The Lakers decision makers will make their own decisions, and there will be no point in having a problem between them.
L.A. is ninth in the Western Conference at the break. If the season ended today, the Lakers would need to win two play-in games to make the playoffs.
Mental and physical challenges are part of every season. This is not different. James said this is the most strange season he has been a part of.
The play of James has stood out. The 19-year veteran is third in the league in points per game and has scored 25 points or more in 23 straight games, a personal best for his career.
James said it starts and ends with him.
James was asked how he would feel about the Lakers making noise in the playoffs if they qualify.
The motivation at this point is to get our group in the playoffs.
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