LeBron James and Michael Jordan met again in one of the most commented moments of the All-Star Game and, after the game, the Lakers star explained how important that moment was for him.
“I didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to shake hands with the man who inspired me throughout my childhood,” LeBron said at the postgame news conference.
“I haven’t had many conversations with him in my 19 years in this business., but a part of me wouldn’t be here without the inspiration of MJ (Michael Jordan). As a child I always wanted to be like him,” he added.
James and Jordan shared a big hug on the court during the All-Star break, a moment of the night that the NBA used to pay tribute to the 75 greatest players in its history.
For the 75th anniversary of the league, the NBA announced this season the list of the 75 best players of its entire career.
In this sense, numerous members of that illustrious list went to Cleveland (USA) on Sunday and received the tribute of the league taking advantage of the All-Star celebration.
Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley, Jerry West, Dominique Wilkins, Julius Erving, Dirk Nowitzki, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin McHale, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson, and Earvin magic Johnson were just some of the protagonists of that emotional and historic tribute on the court.
Some players who are still active and who appear on that prestigious list also appeared, such as James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Carmelo Anthony or Kawhi Leonard.
Others were unable to make it to Cleveland, but participated with a small video appearance; that was the case of players like Bill Russell, Karl Malone or Steve Nash.
LeBron not only shared that beautiful moment with Jordan on the court, but also highlighted that his winning shot with which Team LeBron took the All-Star was a fade awayone of the classic moves of the Bulls legend.
For the fifth year in a row since the NBA changed the All-Star format, Team LeBron took the victory and this time the MVP (Most Valuable Player) went to Stephen Curry, impressive with 16 triples and 50 points in total. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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