Karl-Anthony Towns: 'LeBron James is the best player we've ever seen talent-wise'
Shannon Sharpe: Who’s your GOAT? Karl-Anthony Towns: Like I said I’m always going to speak what I see with my own two eyes. I can’t speak for everything, I wouldn’t be able to but man that man Bron he’s different. That man Bron… something special. I’ve been in the league for 10 years so I’ve seen Bron in so many different stages. I feel LeBron’s the best player we’ve ever seen talent-wise. I think he’s the best player, now if you want to get caught up in championships and rings and all that stuff, that’s up to people to debate. But when we just talk about pure talent and tangible size, like to be the best basketball player you got to have all these different things, and look how he’s done it with the scrutiny and the criticism and everything, I mean Bron’s the best player we’ve seen. He has both hands, now he’s developed that three-point shot really well, defended at a high level for all those years, athleticism was… I don’t know the best you got in the NFL, I don’t know can still jump as high as the way he was doing. Competitiveness, got the wins… Bron is the best basketball player we’ve ever seen talent-wise.Source: YouTube
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Reminder! Lakers Talk is tonight on @ESPNLosAngeles, 7-9 pm PT! We’ll go through what happened in the opening preseason games, the LeBron/Bronny moment, and more! Guests include @Sean_Davi (7:30) and @DuranSports (8:15). Hit me up during the show here or call 877-710-ESPN. AK – 1:23 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
The Knicks reportedly had talks with the Jazz about a Walker Kessler trade before the Karl-Anthony Towns deal came to pass.
Ainge reportedly wanted both Knicks protected firsts for Kessler. The deal went nowhere.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/knick… – 12:12 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! LeBron and AD make their preseason debuts vs. the Suns, and they (along with the actual Lakers rotation players) look pretty strong. Plus, LeBron and Bronny share the court! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb… – 11:50 AM
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“A moment that I will never forget” – LeBron James reacts to first joint effort with his son at the Los Angeles Lakers
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:10 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
LeBron, Bronny James first father and son to play together espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:06 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron and Bronny James share court for the first time during Lakers preseason game against Suns
Because it’s preseason it’s not official, but expect them to be on the court together early in the season, possibly opening night against the Timberwolves
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 1:58 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Karl-Anthony Towns: Finally putting on a Knicks was really cool sportando.basketball/en/karl-anthon… – 1:57 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James and his son, Bronny, shared the court for the first time in NBA history sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 1:55 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“It’s definitely a moment that I’ll never forget.”
On LeBron and Bronny James sharing the court for first time in the NBA: ocregister.com/2024/10/06/lak… – 1:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s been taking on the challenge.”
Royce O’Neale on rookie Ryan Dunn and his defense as he guarded LeBron James in Suns comeback win over Lakers.
Dunn and O’Neale were part of a second unit with Grayson Allen, Monte Morris and rookie Oso Ighodaro. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/Cl5whytcpI – 1:05 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James on how it felt to share the floor with Bronny tonight: “Not real. Still trying to get a little bit used to it, but pretty cool. It’s pretty cool for the both of us and especially for our family. It’s pretty cool.
“It’s definitely a moment that I’ll never forget.” – 1:00 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick said that he chose to play LeBron and Bronny James together at the start of the 2Q because he wanted to give them a chance to play together in preseason within the flow of the game.
Redick: “I’m thrilled that I get to be a part of this…It’s cool as a basketball fan.” – 12:58 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Bronny James on his on-court debut with LeBron pic.x.com/Ykwl5fIwdq – 12:43 AM
LeBron James @KingJames
WOW THAT WAS SURREAL!! 🥺🥺🥺🙌🏾🙌🏾 – 12:40 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Redick on LeBron + Bronny: “I’m thrilled that I get to be a part of this. It’s cool as a basketball fan. I think it speaks to LeBron’s longevity, but also his competitive stamina that he’s able to still be doing this in Year 22.”
He added that it also speaks to the work Bronny – 12:30 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
JJ Redick on LeBron and Bronny making their debut together pic.x.com/pMA8NrfVEo – 12:08 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The highlight for LeBron James tonight might have been watching someone get kicked out of the Lakers-Suns preseason game in Palm Springs. pic.x.com/eYHrpJOf2W – 11:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron James and Anthony Davis didn’t start 2nd half either. #Suns #Lakers – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
As expected, that’s it for LeBron and AD, as well as Durant/Booker/Beal for Phoenix, tonight.
Christie and Hayes start the 2nd half for LAL, and Allen, O’Neale and Dunn for PHX. – 10:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lakers 69 Suns 57 Half.
PHX: Booker 12 points, Beal 11, Durant and Jones 6 each.
FG 37.5% (9-of-21 from 3).
LAL: LeBron James 19, Davis 17, Russell 12.
FG% 55.8% (5-of-18 from 3). #Suns #Lakers pic.x.com/MXymqF1pFS – 10:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron has 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists at halftime of his first preseason game and my question is why does he have that kinda usage in his first preseason game lol – 10:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A strong close to the half produced a 69-57 Lakers lead, with LeBron totaling 19 points on 8 of 12 FG’s with 6 boards and 4 assists in his 16 minutes, and AD 17 points on 7 of 10 FG’s with 8 boards and 3 assists in 18 minutes. – 10:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron at half:
19 PTS (16 MIN)
6 REB
2 BLK
8-12 FG
Ready for Year 22. pic.x.com/52IfQaeGJq – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ryan Dunn open corner 3 off Tyus Jones feed.
Then guards LeBron James to the baseline and gets stop with help from Royce O’Neale.
That’s a sequence for the rookie.
Suns down 56-50 with 3:05 left in the half. #Suns #Lakers pic.x.com/AziUWedcRL – 10:31 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
James Gang 👑
@KingJames in the LeBron 21.
Bronny in the LeBron NXXT GEN. pic.x.com/sLDuL5p7Kr – 10:29 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron and Bronny James playing in an (preseason) NBA game for the first time: pic.x.com/guoecjajCp – 10:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bronny James out, LeBron James stays in. #Suns down 42-38 as Beal takes open corner catch-and-shoot 3.
Remember, take 3s. Beal could be that catch-and-shoot guy. #Lakers – 10:22 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
LeBron and Bronny making a very cool kind of NBA history. Count me in, for whatever this turns out to be. Wrote about this topic -and other Lakers musings – earlier this week, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/58077… – 10:21 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Special moment, even just preseason, for LeBron, Bronny and their family. Personally, love it as a father – 10:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dunn drills a 3 and has had two nice sequences of defense on LeBron in the mid-post. Good shift for him. – 10:17 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Lebron and Bronny James take the floor together for the first time as teammates in the 2nd Quarter against the Suns.
Today is Bronny’s 20th birthday. – 10:15 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I’m a bit surprised LeBron and Bronny are on the court together at all in the preseason. Figured everyone would err on the side of showmanship and save the first time for when the games officially count, and the history is most notable. Still fun for them, though. AK – 10:15 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Bronny James and LeBron James on the court together—as pros. pic.x.com/GvTHI7nVYy – 10:13 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James and Bronny James are sharing the floor as the first father-son duo in NBA history. – 10:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and Bronny are on the court together to start the 2nd Q. – 10:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
I’m going to make a prediction.
LeBron James is back in the game.
I predict Bronny James checks in this last 2:33 of1st quarter or to start the 2nd so he and his dad can be on the court for that historic first time.
FYI: Today is Bronny James’ 20th birthday. #Suns #Lakers – 10:04 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
It’s just one preseason game, but JJ Redick seems to be following LeBron’s established substitution pattern, which has been like clockwork since he’s been a Laker. AK – 10:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s back in at the 2:45 mark, with Reaves getting his first rest. He immediately scored at the rim off a nice dish from Davis, his 3rd assist.
Rotation piecing together nicely so far. – 10:03 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
This is the most engaged I’ve seen LeBron and AD in a preseason game in a few years. Good. Been a big theme for me on @LockedOnLakers and @ESPNLosAngeles. I don’t care about whatever wins or losses, but I want this team to treat training camp with a sense of purpose. AK – 9:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Bron out there winded lol – 9:50 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Max Christie is the first sub, getting LeBron at the 7:05 mark, with LAL up 11-7.
LAL are 4 for 4 in the paint, while holding PHX to 2 for 6 inside, with both AD and LeBron patrolling defensively early. – 9:50 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron, in his preseason debut, has blocked two shots in the first four minutes. Flying around on the defensive end. – 9:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has a block with each hand already, getting Plumlee with his left, and then Booker with his right, the latter more emphatic against his Team USA fellow gold medalist. – 9:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Starting lineups:
Suns: Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Mason Plumlee
Lakers: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis. #Suns #Lakers – 9:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick confirmed that he’ll start his preferred five tonight: Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, LeBron and AD.
Cam Reddish is also available off the bench after missing the first preseason game. – 7:50 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will start tonight’s pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns. – 7:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
5 PTS 3 REB and a STL on 2/5 FG, 1/3 3PT for Karl-Anthony Towns in his first preseason quarter with NYK. – 5:39 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
A’ja Wilson is in her @USAbasketball PE of the LeBron 22 for Game 4 pic.x.com/68KjzS2kgW – 4:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“To see him out on the floor with James Jr. on his back with his dad is crazy to see.”
Kevin Durant as a new layer is added to his historic matchup with LeBron James.
Bronny James. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/34bNOCj4Wv – 3:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Saturday:
Phoenix Suns 7-footer Jusuf Nurkic to miss preseason opener vs. Los Angeles Lakers with finger injury; LeBron James, Anthony Davis available after resting their Friday preseason opener (w/videos) #Suns #LakeShow azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:16 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers standout swingman Paul George said the New York Knicks made a splash with the Karl-Anthony Towns trade: pic.x.com/MlUqPfk78s – 12:37 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“There’s no better center available than Karl-Anthony Towns.”
@Scalabrine breaks down why this trade for the Knicks put them right at the top of the list as one of the best teams in the NBA heading into the season
#NewYorkForever pic.x.com/RMRTGsCiJp – 11:04 AM
More on this storyline
The 34-year-old former shooting guard explains that he didn’t like it when Kevin Durant teamed up with Curry to lead the Warriors to two NBA championships in 2017 and 2018 — and he wouldn’t support it if James and Curry did the same. “KD already ruined it and he went over there with Steph so they couldn’t be arch enemies,” says Shumpert. “That hurt everybody’s heart. ‘Bron, don’t do that. Don’t hurt us all. We’re all going to cry and then we’re going to watch it and then when we watch it. We might enjoy it, I will enjoy the hell out of it, that one-three pick and roll. I’m going to enjoy that a lot. But don’t do that. That’s not fair.” -via Clutch Points / October 7, 2024
“They better not,” said Shumpert when asked about the prospect of both stars teaming up in a one-on-one interview on behalf of his new show, Taking One For The Team. “I’m making the announcement to them — ya’ll better not. On Team USA, we loved it, laughed it up. Don’t do that. It’s not cool. I want ya’ll to be arch-enemies. That’s just what it is.” -via Clutch Points / October 7, 2024
While James and Curry face the prospect of ending their careers with four rings apiece and not much of a chance for a fifth ring, Shumpert is still against the idea of the two stars teaming up. “That’s cheating,” says Shumpert. “It’s literally cheating. One-three pick-and-roll with LeBron and Steph. Good luck. Good luck, guys. Please God, don’t do that. That’s cheating.” -via Clutch Points / October 7, 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns top five centers of all time: ‘Shaq, Kareem, Wilt, Hakeem… Shout out to Jokic, I love him but I really got to say him because I think to me he’s one of the best players, I got his picture in my house… Bill Russell. I love Bill Russell.’ -via YouTube / October 7, 2024
Shannon Sharpe: So we got Tim Duncan, we got Kevin Garnett, we got Dirk Nowitzki, we got Karl Malone. So we only got one more left, so that’s either Giannis Antetokounmpo, Charles Barkley, Chris Bosh, Dennis Rodman… Karl-Anthony Towns: I was thinking in the beginning it was Chris Bosh, but Charles Barkley was so special… People got to take the time to go back and watch Charles Barkley highlights, like don’t let what you see on TNT fool you bro, that man was a beast, he was legit, a beast and he had a jumper people don’t even give him credit for the jumper he had. I’m gonna give it to Charles man. -via YouTube / October 7, 2024
Before coming to terms on a blockbuster swap with Minnesota for Karl-Anthony Towns mere days before the start of training camp, New York made multiple trade runs at Utah’s Walker Kessler to fill its well-chronicled void at center, league sources say. It is believed that Utah wanted at least two future first-round picks for Kessler … after the Knicks had exhausted much of their remaining cache of draft picks in the trade with Brooklyn for Bridges. -via marcstein.substack.com / October 6, 2024
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