There is a heated debate over where LeBron James ranks on the list of the greatest players in NBA history. While most consider Michael Jordan to be the greatest player in league history, a growing number of people believe that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is actually the greatest player of all time, or at least the greatest of all time. one of three players.
Many also believe that James is clearly a better player than late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. However, some people can’t put James ahead of Kobe for whatever reason.
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is one of the latter.but He said When he actually played against James, his perspective changed (h/t Lakers Daily).
“I’m not a LeBron hater, but I was like, ‘He’s LeBron, he’s cool, he’s not Kobe…’ until I actually played against him. He’s the smartest (expletive) brother I’ve ever played against. One…his impact on the game is crazy. His vision, people don’t talk about his vision enough, man. He doesn’t need to score to be effective, and that’s why he’s able to stay in the league as old as he is today. “He saw it before it happened. “
Turner also talked about a time when his team was playing a game, only to have James call out every move that was going to be made.
James, like Kobe, is an absolute student of the game, and he is able to pass on his basketball knowledge and experience to his younger teammates, helping them adapt to the season and preparing them for success.
Story originally appeared on LeBron Wire