Former Teammate’s Surprising Comparison of LeBron James to Chat GPT Goes Viral: “You Can Ask Him Anything”

Iman Shumpert knows first-hand how good LeBron James is at using his intelligence and photographic memory on the court.

Former Teammate’s Surprising Comparison of LeBron James to Chat GPT Goes Viral: “You Can Ask Him Anything”

Lakers superstar LeBron James' IQ is next to none (Image via FirstSportz)

In Short
  • Iman Shumpert compared LeBron James to ChatGPT, highlighting his extensive basketball knowledge and ability to provide insights.
  • Shumpert noted that James helps teammates improve by offering solutions rather than taking over during games.
  • LeBron is known for changing game plans on the fly to conserve energy for later playoff rounds, demonstrating his strategic thinking.

Everyone who has ever heard of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James knows that he is a basketball mind unlike any other. Even though his athletic abilities were the talking point when he was young, it was his intelligence that became his standout talent.

Time and again, there have been instances of how the Akron native understood what their opponents were about to do, and reacted accordingly.

Or, how his on-the-fly adjustments have left opposition head coaches scrambling for answers. As his athleticism has dipped with advancing age, James has resorted to his ability to dissect and create alternative plays.

He is ChatGPT of the NBA, bro… You can ask him anything, he knows. He know the coaches, assistants, the player development… It took me a month to get used to him saying X1, X2, X3… Most athletes way better than you, give you one pointer, if you can’t do it, give it to me… Bron will give you the learning curve.

Iman Shumpert said on Club Shay Shay

The former Cleveland Cavaliers star recalled how initially, it was difficult for him to comprehend what LeBron James was trying to convey. Then, as time passed, he realized that his teammate was intelligent beyond imagination.

Iman Shumpert pointed out that when other star players tend to give lesser teammates one chance, and then take over, LeBron James would come up with solutions to help the said player perform at their best. That is why he compared him to the AI application.

Iman Shumpert reveals how LeBron James battled Steve Kerr in 2016 Finals

While talking about LeBron James’ intelligence, Club Shay Shay host Shannon Sharpe asked Iman Shumpert what his teammate told the Cleveland Cavaliers after going down 3-1.

LeBron James, and Iman Shumpert (background)
LeBron James, and Iman Shumpert (background) (Image via NBA Australia/X)

The 3-and-D specialist first revealed how the St. Vincent St. Mary’s alum first detailed how they would take the series back. Once that seeped into everyone’s mind, the former guard detailed how his superstar teammate was eyeing Steve Kerr‘s system.

This man talking to me about what Mark Jackson had them do, but now what Steve Kerr got them doing and how we’re going to take advantage of this because this is what Steve Kerr’s principles are… We’re playing Steph Curry,… you talking about Steve Kerr’s system.

Iman Shumpert said

Shumpert revealed in detail how James was so aware of Kerr’s principles and gameplans that he would literally stop dribbling, watch how the play was developing, and then make adjustments on the fly.

Then, in other instances, when an opposing player tried to give him a different look, James knew what the scheme was and would not deviate from their planned play. The combination of both the pep talk and the schematic changes helped them overcome the 3-1 deficit.

LeBron James changes gameplans in the playoffs

While continuing to talk about LeBron James’ intelligence, Iman Shumpert then went on to reveal how his former teammate is the only superstar who has the guts to change coaching gameplans to his desire.

I’m like, are you telling me you’re abandoning the gameplan that our coach just gave us? He’s like ‘Yeah.’… I have seen them call the play, and that man grab the board, and then Ty Lue be like ‘mmmm, I see. Let’s see it.’

Iman Shumpert revealed

The now ESPN analyst pointed out that the now NBA’s all-time leading scorer would change those plans as he was not willing to allow his body to be bruised early in the playoffs.

He wanted to conserve it for later, and for that purpose, he would change the schemes, even though the coach’s plan had worked well in the regular season. That was LeBron James’ way of thinking two steps ahead of everyone else.

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