25 Yo Lakers Teammate Showers 38-Year-Old LeBron James With Massive Praise for Still Setting Precedent: “Acts Like He’s 18, Comes to Work Every Day Happy”

LeBron James has managed to accomplish almost everything in his two-decade-long NBA career. Top 10 in numerous all-time stats, The Chosen One has a plethora of All-Star game selections. He’s a four-time NBA champion, and obviously, the all-time leading scorer in the league. Yet, even after 20 years, LeBron James manages to impress his teammates.

Recently, a 25-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star showered a massive praise on his teammate, LeBron James. One would think it would be because of his ball game and locker room leadership, but the praise had to do with the overall personality of Akron Hammer.

Young teammate gives an honest take on LeBron James

As number one pick in the 2003 NBA draft, LeBron James was doubted by his own teammates back then. But the Young King became the team’s leader in only a matter of time, leading by example.

Recently, LeBron James’s teammate Austin Reaves sat down with former NBA player Matt Barnes for an episode of All The Smoke. Barnes went on to ask Reaves what he thought about James not as a player but as a person.

“He acts like a damn kid,” Reaves said. “He acts like he’s 18. I never really see him in a bad mood. Always joking, laughing, and having a good time. And for someone that, you know, you put on a pedestal because he’s done what he’s done.”

“For him to be just so personable. Right? Talk to him about anything,” Reaves said. “You can have a good conversation with him. You could joke around like I said. And you know, the best thing about him is he comes to work every day happy.”

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Reaves came into the league undrafted and has played two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been playing aside LeBron James for the entirety of his short NBA career so far. And The King has created a big impact on the young gun’s play and personalty.

The impact of LeBron James

For a young teammate to relate so much to a veteran does speak volumes of James’ demeanor. Given that LBJ is 38, he can take over the team and be the leader everyone wants him to be. According to Reaves, LeBron is also good at just letting go and having a good time.

Young NBA players can often be comfortable around instead of walking on eggshells. Apart from his on-court mayhem, James also has a fun and goofy side as fans have come to see often.

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Reaves’ words are not just praise but a testament to what a good teammate King James is. Do you have any funny stories about James that have not been covered extensively? If you do, drop them in the comments section below.