“This is why LeBron James is the GOAT” – Lakers superstar’s UNBELIEVABLE performance against Clippers why he’s above Michael Jordan, claims former teammate

LeBron James's former teammate Kendrick Perkins silenced all his haters and critics by stating that he was the greatest of all time in the league.


“This is why LeBron James is the GOAT” – Lakers superstar’s UNBELIEVABLE performance against Clippers why he’s above Michael Jordan, claims former teammate

Kendrick Perkins and LeBron James. (via Sports Ilustrated)

The Los Angeles Lakers went up against the LA Clippers, which made fans starstruck by the NBA legend LeBron James. James put on a show for the fanbase of the Lakers. He led the team to victory in overtime against the Clippers. After a 130-125 overtime victory, LeBron’s former teammate Kendrick Perkins silenced all his haters and critics. The former teammate stated that LeBron was the greatest of all time in the league. Perkins also mentioned LeBron deserved to be above the NBA legend Michael Jordan.

The four-time NBA champion put up a jaw-dropping performance against the LA Clippers by dropping 35 points. He was 13-19 shooting, including 11 rebounds and seven assists, dominating the court. James is reported to have surpassed the NBA legend Karl Malone for the most 30-point games after the age of 35. With this, the Lakers have ended their losing streak against the LA Clippers, returning them to a 3-2 record.

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However, LeBron’s impressive performance and game have always been prone to criticism by fans and veteran sports commentators like Stephen A. Smith. James’s former teammate Kendrick Perkins gave a strong statement in support of the Lakers superstar, saying:

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This is why LeBron James is the GOAT because your GOAT wasn’t doing this at 38 years of age. … We have been searching and trying to find a new person to take over the throne of being the face of the league, and we can’t put a finger on that yet.
Kendrick Perkins via First Take

Lou Williams declared LeBron James as the GOAT after the Lakers vs. Clippers game

The four-time NBA champion LeBron James had his fans in awe after an impressive performance against the LA Clippers, leading the team to a 130-125 overtime victory. James, who has been one of the best players in the league with his performance, has got high praise from all around the basketball community, including his former teammates and current players in the league.

LeBron James and Lou Williams.
LeBron James and Lou Williams.

Three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner Lou Williams, in an interview on FanDuel, applauded LeBron for his game and declared the legend the greatest of all time in the league. Lou Williams said:

The greatest of all time, give him [LeBron James] his flowers. I have said it, I am standing on it.
Lou Williams via FanDuel.

The 39-year-old Lakers superstar had a 42-minute game time on the court in their match against the LA Clippers. Since the start of the NBA regular season, the four-time NBA champion has averaged 24.6 points per game, including 9.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.

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