“LeBron’s the same way” – Larry Bird discussing his playing resemblances with LeBron James..
LeBron James has always depended on his strength and athleticism, whereas Larry Bird was renowned for his aggressiveness and toughness. In terms of skill, LeBron likes to attack the rim, whereas Larry was more of a shooter.
Nevertheless, Larry Legend recognized several commonalities between The King and him, chief among them being their search for the open man.
When I went out to play, I used to try to figure out what we required. In the same way, LeBron,” Bird said to ESPN in 2015. “He has a different perspective on the game than most guys, and he plays with the idea that he will pass the ball to someone who is open. It is how the game is meant to be played. We simply refer to that as foundations.”
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For his whole career, Bird was considered an underappreciated facilitator. However, James has shown to be one of the most adaptable pass-first players in NBA history—especially considering his small stature.
Larry believes that a team’s ability to share the basketball is essential, and LeBron has been an excellent facilitator.
Everyone wants to be this and that when they’re young, in terms of scoring goals and doing their thing, but as you get into this league and you see other players, you realize that, “Damn, those guys want a piece of their pie, too,” and that if they do, you’re going to have greater success. That is beyond dispute, according to Bird.
