Lebron James has a long way to go before he can be mentioned in the same sentence with, in no particular order, Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russel, as well as many others. Lebron is a high school graduate who due to an accident of nature is the size to play the game of basketball. In high school most likely he received little coaching. When he was drafted he came into the NBA as a star before he did anything. He most likely received little instruction from his professional coach. He has learned OTJ. He is not a smart basketball player, nor a clinch basketball player, nor a go-to-guy nor a finisher. He is just big and fast. If he ever receives and accepts coaching he might one day be a very good player. Until then no one will win a championship with him as the main guy. As the coach of the Celtics said many years ago you build your team around a big man. Lebron at best will be #2 and most likely #3.
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