LeBron James Shows High Praise For Mike Malone

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LeBron James has a ton of respect for his next opponent.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be facing an unexpected foe in the Western Conference Finals. Of course, many thought they would get the Los Angeles Clippers, although that didn't happen as planned. Instead, the Denver Nuggets pulled off a huge upset, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to advance past the Clippers. Now, the Lakers will be gearing up to play a team they defeated three out of four times during the regular season.

During a media availability today, LeBron got to speak about the Nuggets and how much he respects them. He also had high praise for Mike Malone who was his assistant coach during his early days in Cleveland. James knows just how hard Malone works, and as he explained, it shows in just how resilient the Nuggets are.

"When you work hard on your craft and you see others working just as hard on their craft, it becomes organic and mutual respect," LeBron said.

Despite the Nuggets' recent heroics, it is very clear that the Lakers are the favorites to go all the way and win this season. Regardless, the Lakers are going to be in for a challenge, and fans are extremely excited to see how it all plays out.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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