LeBron James met with reporters Saturday in advance of a mammoth Game 7 on Sunday night at Oracle Arena. He explained in concise fashion that the outcome of the Cleveland Cavaliers' clash with the Golden State Warriors won't define his legacy.
Although one reporter tried to press LeBron into an answer, as the Washington Post's Tim Bontemps noted, the two-time champion was definitive in his stance:
Complete video of the exchange can be viewed below:
A reporter later asked LeBron about being named the Finals MVP regardless of whether the Cavaliers win or lose Sunday night. However, he refrained from providing a detailed response, citing controversial questions he raised about the term "valuable" after Stephen Curry was named the league's first unanimous MVP, as NBA TV documented on Twitter:
Speaking of stars, LeBron heaped praise on presumptive No. 1 NBA draft pick Ben Simmons, whom he called "a great young talent," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey.
"I think the way he displays on the basketball court, ...
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LeBron James Comments on Legacy, Finals MVP Award and More
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