LeBron James Snubbed – 10 scouts and league executives voted as to who was the best player coming into the 2021-2022 season. The winners were Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant with 5 votes a piece.
LeBron did not even get a single vote.
LeBron is reportedly miffed at the exclusion but the experts stuck to their guns saying that LeBron is possibly the third best player in the league. He is just not number 1.
LeBron James Snubbed
Lakers fans are obviously hoping that this will motivate LeBron even more ensuring more wins during the season.
10 Things You May Not Know About LeBron
- Early Football Skills: LeBron was an outstanding football player in high school and received offers from several colleges.
- Championship Promise: He promised to bring a championship to Cleveland when he returned in 2014, a promise he fulfilled in 2016.
- Education Advocate: LeBron started the “I PROMISE School” in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, to support at-risk children with education and resources.
- Family Man: LeBron married his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson, and they have three children together.
- Entrepreneurship: Beyond basketball, LeBron has ventured into various businesses, including his media company, SpringHill Entertainment, and the Uninterrupted platform.
- Olympic Gold: LeBron has won three Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 2008, 2012, and 2016.
- Talented in Music: LeBron has a passion for music and even considered pursuing a rap career. He’s collaborated with artists like Drake and Jay-Z.
- Almost Played Football: In high school, LeBron received offers from Division I colleges to play football as a wide receiver.
- Wears Number 23 to Honor Jordan: LeBron wears the number 23 as a tribute to Michael Jordan, his childhood idol.
- First High Schooler on SI Cover: LeBron was the first high school basketball player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
