?There?s a F**ing Team in the World!??: LeBron James? Ex-Teammate Jumps Late Into Noah Lyles-NBA Controversy, While Also Praising Warriors

No one thought Noah Lyles would stir controversy in the world of sports after sweeping his races during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. His frustration about NBA champions calling themselves “World Champions” did not sit well with the basketball fraternity. Many NBA superstars and celebrities expressed their disappointment with his statements. Recently, a former teammate of LeBron James gave his thoughts about the same as well while talking about the iconic Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

Lyles’ sly dig at NBA stars received huge backlash from fans, especially from the USA. However, it has to be noted that a lot of basketball fans from other countries understood the track star’s perspective. Furthermore, after Team USA suffered a defeat against Lithuania in the World Cup, Lyles’ comments hit hard.

A former teammate of LeBron James gave his take on the debate

The NBA has the best basketball talent in the world. An NBA champion would arguably beat any other team in the world in a 7-game series. But what about one of the best teams ever, the 2016 Golden State Warriors? Or the Cleveland Cavaliers who defeated the 73-9 Dubs in the Finals? Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson who were part of that Cavs team talked about it recently during a podcast appearance on Road Trippin’.

In one instance of the show, the crew talked about the Dallas Mavericks’ announcement about playing against Euro champion Real Madrid in October. As soon as he heard it, Jefferson jokingly took a swipe at Noah Lyles, “For the World Championships!”?He then noted the Mavericks would be laughing stock in the USA if they lose against Real.

Allie Clifton then asked the NBA veterans how would they have reacted if the 2017 Cavaliers played Real Madrid with a young Luka Doncic in the preseason. Both stars stated that they would have loved that. Frye had a hard-hitting question, “Allie, do you think there is a team in the world that could have beat those two teams? I’m even gonna go to the Warriors or us Cavs. You think there was a fucking team in the world?”

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However, Clifton had a smart response, “Clearly not because you guys were the World Champions!” Jefferson was seemingly impressed and gave his approval for the reply.

Rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers were the two best teams in the world during their four straight NBA Final battles. The two iconic teams showed consistent dominance in the league. Even though the Warriors won thrice in the four times the two met, the Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no pushovers.

After the Dubs set the 73-9 regular season record, everyone expected them to win the title. As expected, the Warriors took a 3-1 lead in the Finals. No team has ever come back from a deficit like that in the Finals. Despite the odds being stacked against them, James inspired his team to clinch the title. Stephen Curry and the Warriors came back strong and won the next two rings with utter conviction.

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However, the rivalry and the fight between the two teams was a treat to fans and will be forever remembered.