LeBron James Says He Plans to Play All 82 Games

something we can say about michael jordanHis most important characteristic for those who see him as the GOAT of the NBA is that he rarely misses a game. Now, LeBron James He says he wants to do the same.

“Yes. I plan on playing every game,” James told reporters after the Lakers overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Suns on Friday. “We’ll see what happens. You never know. We’ll see what happens if I don’t.”

So far so good; James played in the first two games and won both, scoring 21 points against Phoenix.

Certainly, Anthony Davis He has become the Lakers’ best player and could be heading into a season where he could be in the NBA MVP conversation.

“It’s important for him to be our main focus every night.” James said. “We know what he will do defensively, but offensively we need to find him in many places throughout the game. We achieved this with two games.”

Davis finished Friday’s game with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks; One game after posting 36 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in the first win against the Timberwolves.

James has career averages of 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Cavaliers, Heat and Lakers. He was a four-time MVP, four-time champion and four-time Finals MVP.

James grew up idolizing Jordan and finished first in NBA history in points, fourth in assists, eighth in steals, second in field goals, eighth in three-pointers, fifth in triple-doubles, seventh in points per game and third in scoring. degree of efficiency. He turns 40 on December 30th.