In six weeks, LeBron James will celebrate its 40th birthday, and it still does not show the slightest sign of weakness. As proof, last night, he signed a third triple-double in a row with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds against the Grizzlies. All at 13 out of 22 on shots, including 4 out of 7 from 3-point range. In his wake, and that of Anthony Davis, the Lakers are undefeated at home (6v-0l) and they are having their best start to the season at Staples Center since 2010! And this is the 4th time in his career that he has recorded three triple-doubles in a row.
“I’m just being patient and taking what the defense gives me” he explains about this series. “I've been doing this for a while, and I have the time and the score in mind. I am aware of the rhythm of a match. For me, there is nothing new. »
The fact remains that it is really impressive to see him being “master of the field” to use JJ Redick’s expression. LeBron evolves at his own pace, master of the tempo and the last quarter with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. “I live in the present moment” he continues. “It’s a great feeling to still be playing the sport I love at the highest level. It’s super nice to help your team win, whatever the means or form.”
On Friday, LeBron James and the Lakers attack the defense of their NBA Cup trophy against the Spurs, and the four-time MVP thinks first of Gregg Popovich, who is recovering from a minor stroke. “For me, there is a much bigger news story in San Antonio right now, and that is my dear friend Coach Pop. I will think of him a lot when I go to San Antonio tomorrow for Friday's game. I wish him the best possible health. And I hope to see it soon. Not necessarily on the bench. I just hope to see it soon. That’s the most important thing for me.”
