LeBron James’ In-Season Victory Draws ‘Game of Thrones’ Comparisons With Ex-Celtics Star Blaming New Generation for Lackluster Effort

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ByTsuktibenla T Jamir

Dec 13, 2023 | 2:17 PM EST

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At 38, LeBron James is not showing any signs of slowing down his momentum. This was evident from his domination of the inaugural In-Season Tournament. He accomplished something that no one has ever done before, solidifying his place in the books of history once again. In addition to taking home the IST Championship, he was named the tournament’s MVP.

Playing his 21st season in the league, it looks like Bron still has a couple of years to crunch out before saying his final goodbye. However, former Celtics‘ star and co-host of the Point Forward podcast Even Turner has a unique take on the King’s recent achievement. He opines that Bron’s level of dominance in the IST, for instance, was leagues apart from the rest, almost to the point where it’s unfair.

Turner is baffled by LeBron James’ game

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In Turner’s own words, “We can’t just overstep how wild it is that, like, another open tournament has come in and he’s just put his name on that one too, in year 21.” However, he is, at the same time, unimpressed by the next-gen players as they do not seem to be stepping up to the occasion and taking over the reins from Bron. He likens this situation to the popular HBO show Game of Thrones where Bron is at the top of the game and no one can get close.

The former Celtics adds that this tournament was not meant for Bron to win. But the fact that he went ahead and made it happen is difficult to fathom for Turner. According to him, the tournament should’ve been a platform for young stars like Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, or Anthony Edwards to display their talents and make way for “a new person” to take over the King. Clearly, not on Bron’s watch.

Evan Turner blames three players

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Then comes the million-dollar question: Is LeBron just better than anyone else in terms of skills, game IQ, and physicality, or are the younger players not doing enough to be on that same level? Well, Turner has one answer to this, “I don’t expect the youth to be ready for him.” For him, the blame goes to three people; Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

According to him, they are supposed to be the ones next in line to take out Bron, Abdulwho he says is “still a freak of nature.” Turner blames these veterans because he knows that the younger ones are just not ready to level up to the King, let alone take him out.

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Do you agree with Turner about how the young stars are not capable of matching up to LeBron? Is there a player that comes to mind who can take Bron down? Share your thoughts!