Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is already part of the closest GOAT debate in the sports world, but he’s also been subject to significant criticism over his style of play. Those critical of his game often claim that his success hinges on physical strength instead of high-level skill.
The four-time MVP responded to these criticisms in a sarcastic post to his Instagram story. In the post, James reposted a highlight reel of him displaying high-level skill during the 2015 playoffs.
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Just below the video, James wrote “Pure brute strength and just running people over my whole career! No skill detected.”
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It’s clear that James disagrees with the critics and the narratives that surround his career. While it’s unclear where and when that narrative began, what we do know is that one can’t become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer without a healhty dose of skill and finesse.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
