The Los Angeles Lakers star man LeBron James is arguably one of the best players to ever grace the NBA, possessing an illustrious career in the league. James is known for his competitive nature and his athleticism over the years in the NBA. Notably, his former teammate Udonis Haslem believes the same as he claimed on the First Take show that James is the best athlete he has ever seen.
Haslem claimed on the show that James could literally do a bit of everything from “throwing a football to running as fast as lightning.” The retired forward played with the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in Miami for four seasons, seeing enough to declare him the best athlete he had ever seen. In addition, James has still been playing with the same work-rate, even after being 39 years old.
There’s nothing I never seen ‘Bron not be able to do. He can throw a football 70 yards. He can run fast as lightning. He’s a one-leg jumper, he can probably do the long jump or the triple jump...There’s nothing I didn’t see LeBron couldn’t do. He could play baseball if he wants. He’s the best athlete I’ve seen with my own eyes.Udonis Haslem said on First Take
Udonis word’s for James is very evident why he is regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. At 39, James seems to moving faster than the players in their 20s on the basketball court. His immense work-rate is what makes him a stand-out performer than the other players in the league. It remains to be seen how James will perform in the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.
Udonis Haslem made a bold claim regarding LeBron James and Miami Heat
In the modern era of basketball, the “Big 3” consisting of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh was arguably one of the best sides one could watch in the 2010s. Notably, James’ former teammate Udonis Haslem made a bold statement regarding the Big 3 and LeBron James on the OGs Podcast, claiming James was not the “most important player for the Heat.”
Everybody think that our most important player was Bron. Our most important player, not our best player, but our most important player was CB [Chris Bosh]. He was our most important player because if Bron went down, you could bring in D-Wade, and it’s not the same player, but you’re gonna get similar results.On the OGs Podcast, Udonis Haslem said
Despite Haslem providing his take on James and the Heat, one could well and truly argue over who was the most important player in the Miami Heat side during the Big 3 era. It’s interesting to note that, Haslem ensured that people can appreciate just what a true gem Bosh was for the Miami Heat.