In a recent interview, former NBA player Richard Jefferson, who had the experience of playing against both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, shared his perspective on why LeBron was tougher to guard. Jefferson stated that while Kobe was a skilled shooter and scorer, he found guarding LeBron to be more challenging because of his physical attributes. LeBron’s size and strength made him a formidable opponent on the court.
Jefferson specifically mentioned his experience guarding a young LeBron during the 2007 playoffs, and he described it as an absolute nightmare. At that time, LeBron was around 22 to 23 years old and showcased his dominance, almost single-handedly leading his team to victory against the New Jersey Nets, who had talented players like Jason Kidd and Vince Carter.
While Jefferson’s opinion may not sit well with Kobe fans, he emphasized that it was his personal experience and perception as a defender. LeBron’s physical presence and versatility on the court made him a challenging matchup, and that’s what Jefferson highlighted in his remarks.
On a different note, NBA player Kevin Durant recently responded to a reporter’s racially questionable take regarding a comparison between Tyler Herro and Tyrese Maxey. The reporter suggested that Herro was better than Maxey but made a racially insensitive remark by saying that Herro was “just whiter than him.” Durant voiced his disapproval of the statement, criticizing it for its poor taste and inappropriate nature. Fans captured Durant’s response before he deleted the tweet.
It’s worth noting that Durant is known for being vocal on social media, both on his official account and sometimes through anonymous “burner” accounts. However, in this case, he chose to delete the tweet, possibly recognizing the sensitivity of the issue and not wanting to engage further in such a discussion.
Durant’s response was screenshotted by fans before he deleted it.
The question is: of all the things Durant has tweeted – whether it’s on burners or his real account – why is this the one he deleted?
After all, Le Batard’s statement is clearly in poor taste and deserving of criticism.
