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LeBron James is one of the GOATs. It is an undeniable fact now that no matter who you choose as ‘your’ GOAT, nobody would put LeBron James out of his top 2 or 3 of all time.

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LeBron James joined the NBA straight out of high school. The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him as their first pick, and everybody knew that the kid from Akron is something special. James decided to skip college, so he never played in NCAA tournaments. However, even his high school games were enough to merit the praise from the NBA even before his rookie season.

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During his first year in the NBA, he was anything but a rookie. He started playing like he had been playing the highest level of basketball for years. He averaged 20.9 points in his first season, starting all 79 games that he played. His first season was the only season in which he averaged less than 25 points per game. His longevity and consistency is inspirational for everyone.

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Gunna and Rick Ross are in absolute awe of LeBron James

The Undisputed have come back with another season of The Shop. And the latest episode involves the stars talking about many things, but Gunna and Rick Ross were all praises for King James.

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The question got floated around on the prospect and possibility of LeBron hanging his boots in the near future. Rick Ross and Gunna were quick to get their desire to keep watching LeBron around the basketball court for as long as possible.

Rick said, “Before we let him answer it, the streets need him. We need that motivation. We need that inspiration. You know, the streets call that boy the king. You can’t get that sh** if you ain’t earn that.”

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Gunna added, “He can’t leave the court. If he leave from playing basketball, he better be coaching, right? ‘Cause we need him on the court at all times.”

Rick continued, “No, we need the homie. No, come on, now. We watched the process of becoming not just a excellent B-ball player, but just taking it to another level. And that sh*t connected with this generation.”

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Also read: Shocking stat proves that James outclasses 50% NBA playoff teams.

LeBron James listening to the conversation said, “That’s dope as f***, though, ’cause they don’t realize that I f*** with them just as– I need them. No, I get inspiration from them, too.”

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This really sums up what LeBron stands for as an athlete on and off the court. His legendary career might come to an end after a season or two, but LeBron James will always be one of the GOATs and one of the best athletes ever.

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Chaitanya Sharma

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Chaitanya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his engineering from SRM University. Having determined an interest in football and basketball, he was inclined towards having a job in the sports industry.

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