LeBron James has been playing for such a long time that he has come across players who he played against as a young athlete, and later who retired and got the chance to coach him. While it’s not that King James is the first player to play for 20 seasons, none showcased the athleticism that he reflects in his games.

He has played for 4 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and looks increasingly motivated for another to get his hands around a fifth NBA championship ring. James’ dedication has surpassed his coach’s expectations, which made him draw parallels to a legend from another sport, Tom Brady.

Los Angeles Lakers coach draws high praises for “Tom Brady of the NBA”

LeBron James and football icon Tom Brady were compared in an intriguing way by Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio. When asked about his crucial player, Ham couldn’t help but express his surprise at how the player has exceeded the extremely high expectations that were set for him when he first entered the league.

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Ham further explained that James’ longevity at the highest level was similar to that of NFL great Tom Brady. “As great as he is, like he’s basically the Tom Brady of the NBA,” he said.

Ham, who is from the Midwest, appreciated and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with LeBron and emphasized that the 4x NBA MVP is truly special.

However, the magic of James is in the twilight of its career. The 38-year-old doesn’t have a lot of time left on his hands, but will his much-anticipated fifth championship be on the cards?

LeBron James gears up for challenge of fifth NBA title

James has always admired Michael Jordan and will continue to do so. However, despite his record as the outright leading points-scorer in the NBA, the Akron Hammer is behind in NBA rings tally.

Thus, ‘The Chosen One’ won’t rest until his last game to surpass MJ’s six championship records. Following his last night’s ESPYS win, LeBron pushed himself further away from his NBA GOAT rival.

But the question remains – can he get past the elusive number? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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