Despite being the oldest player in the league, LeBron James does not seem to have lost his enthusiasm for playing. At least this was stated by Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka in the press conference prior to the start of the training camp of the Lakers, in which they talked about the forward and the energy he transmits for this new season.
“Bron does a great job when it comes to taking care of himself,” said the coach, who trusts that all the players will contribute so that, at almost 39 years old, the one from Akron does not have to overstretch the team. “With the squad that he now has around him, we have many men who are going to step forward and relieve him of much of the burden.”
«It is amazing to see that a player with 20 years of experience is preparing for his 21st as if he were a rookie» commented Pelinka. «He has been doing sessions at 6 in the morning and has surely spent more time in our facilities than any other player. “On every team LeBron has been on, everyone agrees that seeing him work like that sets the tone for everyone else.”
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However, Pelinka did not deny that, at his age, James will have to be careful if he wants to reach the playoffs in a position to be important in the fight for the title. And in that sense, the general manager He was prepared to work hand in hand with his star.
«We have to collaborate with him and help him arrive healthy at the end of the season, because that is his goal. “I think that having gained depth, versatility and shooting, we have the resources to better manage this situation.”
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2023-09-29 05:00:00
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