LeBron

The central subject of the discussion regarding his potential career options for the upcoming NBA season.

“Yeah, yeah, yeah. What's up, everybody? Your boy's in LA. I got the big screen here. I'm in Tinseltown. I got my man Iman Shumpert over there. I got my man Cam'Ron over there. Cam'Ron and Iman wanna be on television, so you know what that means, right? Even th…”

The central subject of the discussion regarding his potential future team and career moves.

“[hip hop music] That's what I'm talking about. You see that? You hear that music? Gotham City, New York. You know who LeBron James is not? Look at me, Iman. You know who he is not? [laughs] He is not Kyrie Irving. He is not Kevin Durant. He ain't gonna sit up …”

Discussed as a potential player who could help various NBA franchises.

“Bron, I wouldn't have a problem with it is all I'm saying. I wouldn't have a problem with you coming to the crib. That's all I'm saying, bro. It's all these s-”

Discussed as a superstar navigating a transition in his career role and his uncertain future after the Lakers were swept.

“Um, but anyways, uh, LeBron, um, we'll talk about the Thunder in this segment as well, but, uh, gotta start with LeBron's future. And obviously he didn't really... It's funny, Raja. The thing about LeBron is I think he is the, one of the last superstars, and I…”

The central subject of the discussion regarding his future, potential retirement, and team options.

“Yeah, I mean, I think that they got... It was a combination of things. Honestly, LeBron was fantastic in that first round series. He was. He was fantastic.”

Discussed as a star player who is highly watched and aware of his public image.

“... he... What I do like about LeBron in those situations is he's like the most, like, starry guy of all of them, right? Like, he sees everything, but he's not gonna give you the satisfaction that he sees everything unless you test him because he knows whateve…”

Cited as a historical example of a star who overcame physical defensive tactics.

“top all-time NBA player and his franchise on the way to championships. How quickly can you get over that? MJ dealt with it. Like, LeBron dealt with it. People that are that good deal with it, and they have to figure out how to get over it physically but, more …”

Discussed as a player considering potential future teams like Cleveland, the Knicks, or staying with the Lakers.

“Um, but no, I, uh, s- like, the Cleveland aspect to me is, is fascinating, right? 'Cause on one hand, you're right, it is, in theory, easier to get to the finals, um, if you're in the Eastern Conference. Um, and we're gonna talk about Cleveland in a minute, an…”

Mentioned as the subject of an upcoming discussion regarding his season and legacy.

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Mentioned as someone Dillon Brooks lost to in the playoffs.

“... I'm like, you lost to both of these people. You lost to Bron and you lost to, uh, to Shay. But like, also, this is cool. Like, I, I, I kinda like the theater of it. Like, it's funny.”

The hosts debate whether he will retire following his team's playoff exit.

“... that just cannot be. And, and I don't wanna repeat what I said last hour, but it kind of stopped because Chris Paul was on, and he has much better takes than, than we would ever have. There's no way that is the way LeBron James' career ends last night. The…”

Discussed as potentially retiring, seeking a new team, or embarking on a farewell tour after his playoff exit.

“Yeah, I'm, I'm with you. And I mean, I, I just can't imagine that LeBron wants to go out that way with how well he played this year. We saw, like, he, he put the team on his back when Luka and Reeves got hurt early in the playoffs. Obviously Luka doesn't come …”

Discussed as potentially retiring or changing teams after his recent playoff performance.

“... to what he's actually putting out there. So he talked about, "Hey, I'm gonna spend a lot more time with my wife." We see... I've never seen him post a lot during playoff runs, especially when he was with the Heat. He would go zero dark 30. But I've saw him…”

The subject of a discussion regarding his potential retirement and his legendary career longevity.

“That came out of nowhere, it feels like. Uh, yeah, the, the, the, the conversation yesterday after our show, and I should've been paying attention more, was like, "Hey, we didn't even bring up the fact that this could be LeBron's last game tonight." And I'm li…”

The hosts discuss speculation regarding his potential retirement following his team's playoff exit.

“But when it was going down, it was the best-tasting thing I had ever had. It was wonderful. Got to see all the sports right there. Had TVs everywhere. It was as if we were in sports fantasy, sports dreams. And you can't help but wonder, was that the last time …”

The subject of speculation regarding his potential retirement and future in the NBA.

“... is this LeBron James' last game?”

Ranked number nine on Skip Bayless's all-time NBA player list, which the hosts found hilariously provocative.

“Nine. [laughs] Nine is such a funny place. Like, if he had him at three it's a non-topic. There's some people who have LeBron at three. He had him at nine.”

Discussed as an aging NBA player who continues to play high minutes.

“LeBron played 37 last night, just so you know. Like, yeah, it's, it's cool that they're playing 30- Yeah... he's 41.”

Referenced in the context of whether he should be counted out of the playoffs.

“You're counting LeBron out?”

Discussed for his performance and longevity in the NBA.

“Uh, hmm. I mean, the, it was awesome to watch LeBron do that, but can he keep doing that-”

Cited as an active player who engages in media ventures.

“LeBron, Jaylen Brown, like all these are active players.”

Mentioned as an opponent of Dwight Howard in 2009.

“Yep. Mm-hmm. Dwight Howard famously used to live there back in 2009 [laughs] when they beat LeBron.”

Mentioned in the context of past NBA rivalries like the Warriors versus LeBron.

“Um, we have gone through a very long stretch in the NBA where we don't really have rivalries, and if we do, they last for, like, five minutes, right? Like, and then the, the only really extended one we had in recent times, I feel like, was W- Steph versus LeBr…”

Used as a comparison for intensity and on-court demeanor.

“... he saw... No, no, no, no, no. He saw the camera. He was smiling before, and then saw the camera and did it. LeBron was lock the fuck in the whole time. That is the difference. He was aura farming.”

Jomi Adeniran makes a plea for him to return to the Lakers on a reduced salary.

“I gotta send the Lakers home, man. It's tough. Hey, they didn't go out like punks. So I remember they got swept, but, but that game four was the most competition that they gave, everybody gave the Thunder in the postseason yet. Hang the banner. Didn't fold aga…”

Discussed in the context of his MVP history and whether he should have won more awards.

“I think I voted for Giannis, but I, but now it's like when they always talk about, did LeBron win enough MVPs? That might have been the shaky one that he should have taken. Think he finished second?”

Referenced for his performance and the anticipation surrounding his team's potential playoff matchups.

“'Cause I'm glad you brought up the COVID. I think that would've been the best and biggest, and most anticipated series, but we didn't get it 'cause COVID. Would've been Lakers, Clippers, first Kawhi year, second LeBron year. They were the two best teams in the…”

Discussed as a potential return candidate for Cleveland, which the hosts dismiss.

“... about what would happen. I was really excited about some of this. I, I wrote down in all caps, "LeBron is looming." I think we can close the door now for the LeBron comes back to Cleveland, um, "Hey guys, I'm a former champ, I'm here to help." I think that…”

Highlighted as a key player in the 2016 NBA Finals and the 2018 season.

“... number two, the 2016 NBA finals, w- 73 win Warriors, LeBron and the Cavs, just the, the se-”

Mentioned in the context of the Lakers' potential cap space and roster decisions.

“I mean, we'll see if they have any cap space. They have this $50 million possible cap space, and it depends on a lot of different things. LeBron, Rui Hachimura, how quickly they sign-”

Cited as a historical benchmark for the age at which great players typically achieve championship success.

“And that is Michael Jordan, and that is LeBron James, and that is Steph Curry, and that is Shaq. And name the great players. They're generally-”

Criticized for making mean comments about the city of Memphis.

“Nick Wright and I talked about it on Tuesday. The, the, all the mean stuff LeBron said about the city, they had to atone.Oh, that was just-”