Days After Comparing Himself to LeBron James, Ex-Manchester United Star Talks About Adopting the Lakers Star’s “Unflinching” Attitude

Spotlight is the brightest at the biggest stage and there is no bigger stage than the NBA. The NBA has constantly garnered over 1.3 million users. Per Sports Media Watch, the 2022-23 NBA regular season averaged 1.59 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, and TNT. League has massively benefited from the popularity of LeBron James over the course of the last two decades. But even LeBron isn’t immune from criticism and hate from fans and analysts alike.

But hate has never bothered LeBron. He just keeps his head down and works on his craft. LeBron’s attitude has seemed to inspire AS Roma superstar Romelu Lukaku, as he looks to emulate King James’ mentality.

LeBron Inspires Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku has been one of the premier strikers in world football, but the last few seasons have been rough on him. Lukaku burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old boy for Belgium club Anderlecht. Lukaku has enjoyed a stellar career up until now, playing for clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter, and Everton.

Recently, Lukaku has been plying his trade for Italian giants, AS Roma. But, Lukaku has come under serious criticism in recent months because of his poor performance in the 2023 Champions League Finals. He also generated ire from Inter Ultras (die-hard fans) after it was reported that he had agreed on a deal in principle to join Inter’s rival, Juventus. After heavy criticism, Lukaku looks to take inspiration from LeBron James.

In a recent interview with Daily Mail, Lukaku talked about adopting LeBron’s elite mindset. He said, “I just want to make an example of NBA player LeBron James, even though I’m not like LeBron”.

He added further, “Bam, bam, bam — that one took a lot of criticism but handled it unflinchingly. I want to adopt that mentality”. 

King James’ Elite Mentality

LeBron James’ elite mentality is the defining aspect of his basketball career. It is a mindset characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence and an unrelenting desire to win. He showed an extraordinary blend of talent and dedication from a young age, always striving to surpass his limits and achieve greatness in the sport.

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LeBron’s mentality goes beyond individual success; he is a team player, a leader, and a motivator that can elevate the performance of those around him. His ability to stay composed in high-pressure situations and his insatiable hunger for success has resulted in four MVP awards and four NBA championships. LeBron’s elite mentality sets him apart as one of the greatest competitors in the history of basketball.

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