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"When I talk about LeBron, where I think he's the most influential...is the fact that he was able to decouple himself from both team and coach. He's completely singular...Is he a Laker? Like, who do you identify LeBron James with?" 📺

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..damn, that’s crazy.3 years ago

Love the insight.

Chasity (Chas) Melvin3 years ago

No lies detected here. 🎯

Degenerate George3 years ago

He’s obviously known as a Cavalier dude is thinking too hard

Loyal🇨🇦. F Trump, Poilievre. 🇨🇦Vive le🇨🇦3 years ago

One of the fairest objective analysis of a superstar, and his impact, I've ever heard. It usually takes years after retirement to evaluate a players influence on the league this well. Well done, Howard.

Steven W. Miller3 years ago

That insight regarding James by Howard Bryant - "completely singular" - is really astute. Thanks for sharing. (I would have linked to his Twitter account to compliment him directly, but couldn't find one.)

David Meredith3 years ago

Very true. Many, many LeBron fans who could care less about Heat, Lakers, or Cavs.. he is his own team franchise.

Ju Ju Springs3 years ago

Jessica, you’re distain for Sampson and Schur is interesting. Who else there annoys you?

DJ kitty3 years ago

A horrible leader.

Kevin3 years ago

An elite basketball player who’s also a huge crybaby and flopper lol

tyke213 years ago

One could argue that your accomplishments are a large portion of your legacy. So why is that a sticking point for Howard?

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