Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham expressed enthusiasm with LeBron James’ outstanding performance in yet another brilliant game. Last Tuesday (5), the star led the Angelina team in the NBA Cup, becoming the main scorer and decisive in the confrontation against the Phoenix Suns. The final result was a 106-103 victory for the Lakers, guaranteeing their passage to the semifinals of the tournament.
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LeBron dominated the fourth quarter, contributing 15 points and two assists in the final minutes, accounting for 19 of the Lakers’ 23 points in that crucial period. The legendary player, who is about to turn 39 years old, ended the game with impressive statistics: 31 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists and five steals, in 40 minutes of play. His outstanding performance shows that he continues to play a leading role in the league.
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In the press conference after the game, Darvin Ham praised LeBron James, even making an analogy with other sports. Ham stated that the star is the best “quarterback” in the NBA, referring to American football. He highlighted LeBron’s decision-making ability and intelligence, characteristics inherent in great NFL quarterbacks.
“I don’t want to disrespect anyone, but LeBron is the best quarterback in the NBA. He understands those crucial moments and what we’re looking for in certain possessions. Knowing when to be aggressive, when to be more methodical, more attentive. Plus, he knows how to Exploiting opposing defenses, looking for advantages. He’s done this throughout his entire career. So it’s not surprising. It’s the communication, the consistency in having a plan and a strategy on both sides of the court. He’s led us on every these aspects”, declared Ham.