LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers addressed recent discussions surrounding “the face of the league,” in a series candid posts posted on X – formerly Twitter. In a series of candid posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, the future Hall of Famer (now approaching 41 years old) shared his thoughts about fame and basketball’s evolving culture.
James started his comments by saying “Exactly what I meant but still anyways.” This conversation has begun. It ain’t about ‘face of the game’ and it ain’t about one person or one show, it’s about the culture of basketball, the most beautiful game in the world. The game is better than ever. Incredible young stars from all over the world and some older ones 🤣🤣🤣 Steph Curry should be all we are talking about today. We should discuss the greatness of OKC this year and The Cavs with their 2 different styles. Let’s break it down and see how and why they did. We need to talk about it and analyze it if the players are not performing. The focus of the event should be basketball culture and celebrating its global appeal, as well as the emergence of young, talented NBA players. He mentioned veteran NBA point-guard Steph Curry.
I think that’s exactly what you meant, but whatever. We are happy that this conversation is underway. It ain’t about ‘face of the game” and it ain’t about one person or one show, it’s about the culture of basketball,, the most beautiful game in the world. Our game has been at its best ever. Incredible young stars from…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2025
In an additional post, he said, “Even then, we can discuss it in a manner that doesn’t finalize the player’s game, but allows us to observe how this player reacts, and watch their journey.” It was suggested by this that the discussion of player performances should be a way to foster growth, rather than delivering definitive judgements.
This can also be done in a way to not bring an end to a player’s game, but instead to give him the opportunity to show his reaction and watch how he develops.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2025
James ended his remarks by saying, “This isn’t even about me.” At this point I don’t care about what is said. There’s always some thing. It’s about how negativity affects our beautiful sport and its fans. This is my opinion, and I’m sure that I speak on behalf of many great players around the globe. #MindtheGame 💭🧠👑The NBA’s negative attitude towards its fans and players is a concern for him. He believes that he shares the sentiments of many NBA players.
It’s not about me. I don’t really care about what people say. It’s never the same. The impact of negativity on the beautiful game, and the fans is what this is all about. I know I speak for a lot of players and more importantly, a helluva lot of great fans…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2025
James made his comments in response to a question about whether Anthony Edwards, the rising star of the Minnesota Timberwolves, should be regarded as the “face” of the NBA. This highlighted James’s concerns over the tendency of media critics to attack players.
In an interview, he elaborated on his previous sentiments. “I don’t know. Why do you want be the face for a league, when the journalists and people who talk about the game every day spit on everyone? It’s weird to have this responsibility. That’s weird energy from the people that – I don’t know. Channing said it so well. “I couldn’t have said it any better”.
That’s strange when you take on that kind of responsibility. That’s weird energy from the people that – I don’t know. Channing said it so well. It couldn’t be said any better.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) February 28, 2025
Recent remarks by the Los Angeles Lakers’ star convey an evolving sense of freedom, reflecting his changing perspective as he nears the end of his long and illustrious professional career. LeBron James is synonymous with the NBA’s best basketball players.
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