“He can surgically remove your heart” – Skip Bayless surprisingly showers huge praise toward LeBron James ahead of playoffs

The Lakers will be facing the Pelicans in their first Play-in matchup.

“He can surgically remove your heart” – Skip Bayless surprisingly showers huge praise toward LeBron James ahead of playoffs

Skip Bayless and LeBron James

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the New Orleans Pelicans yesterday, with yet another outstanding performance. James has been leading the team by himself and performing to his standard throughout the entire season. Even his detractors, such as Skip Bayless, were compelled to express their sincere gratitude to the King after his performance on Sunday.

LeBron James scored 28 points, dished out 17 assists, and pulled down 11 rebounds to dominate the game. Even yet, they continue to compete against the Pelicans in the Play-in competition. However, Skip Bayless made a significant statement praising the player for his 13 assists in the first half since it was impossible to overlook the way he performed.

LeBron James is still the best passer in the basketball — 13 assists in the first half at New Orleans. He can play bullyball, he can surgically remove your heart.
Skip Bayless wrote on X

Claiming that James is the best passer is accurate based on ESPN‘s statistics, which show he has assisted 11,009 times, highlighting his exceptional vision on the court. The surprising aspect is that this acknowledgment came from Bayless, who has frequently criticized the Lakers icon in the past, often unnecessarily.

Skip Bayless once declared LeBron James superior to Michael Jordan

The person who has always been referred to as James’s biggest hater is Skip Bayless. He consistently attempts to bring up James’s subject and to attack his style of play. He had also smacked James even after becoming the first player to have 40,000 points in the NBA.

However, there was a moment when Bayless made a bold assertion, comparing James to Michael Jordan and even going so far as to say that James was a better talent player than Jordan. In an old footage from his time at ESPN, Bayless gave a rare gem for the Internet to cherish.

He's a better all-rounder player than Michael and them. He has more skill than Michael. He's a point guard, he's a great passer, he's a little better rebounder, and he can play defense.
Skip Bayless can be heard saying in the segment

Yes, it’s an old video, so it’s clear he was once a fan of James. However, it’s puzzling why he’s attacking him so harshly now. Given that his show is receiving strong reactions because of today’s statement, it’s possible he’s seeking attention from James’ fanbase as well.

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