Iman Shumpert on People Saying Luka Could Be the Next Lebron: No! (Part 5)

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In this clip, Iman Shumpert shared his thoughts on people saying that Luka Doncic could be the next LeBron James. Iman questioned why Luka couldn't be the first Luka, and he went on to dissect why the two NBA stars are different in terms of their stature and athleticism. Iman also stated that LeBron and Jordan in their third years were much different than Luka, which you can hear more about above.

[@marinz4life]

Iman Shumpert needs an analyst job. And it needs to be a post-game/pre-game; long format show. The dude is brilliant in breaking down the game, great story teller.

[@DEEVIL]

Facts, but to be honest I think he'd do better with a pod. That way he can remain himself, unfiltered.

[@marinz4life]

@@DEEVIL yep…you’re absolutely right! I was thinking he needs a platform that allows him to speak his truth without time constraints…

[@kaekae1782]

Wasn’t that deep but he’s straight

[@brandongordon2392]

I think he’d be perfect on TNT Tuesday alongside Wade & Candice

[@MastermindRell]

This checks out 💯 he def should.

[@qceaz11]

Luka Is DEFINITELY The Truth But We Will NEVER See Another LeBron Again

[@yanisllrentekouagni8579]

FACT REAL TALK

[@DrewMarino1995]

Again thats pushing it but ok

[@nalokitten]

You literally are saying what I say but without knowing it...Luka plays like the the Truth...Paul Pierce... body, speed, shooting..Haha

[@getmoneychill6462]

Nah Fam Lukey is great scorer he doesn’t make his teammates better.He’s good offensively but lack defense

[@DrewMarino1995]

@@DchaseCho Cause hes yt im sure

[@ericmcmillan2831]

Iman Shumpert was on code with his responses. Shout out to this brother.

[@Aaronjosephhernandez]

its not on code .. its just truth. Luka about to be swept

[@dripllc5088]

ON FACTS

[@dontime8047]

@@Aaronjosephhernandez it's the conference finals, not the first round.

[@Aaronjosephhernandez]

@@dontime8047 my mistake conference finals, but he about to be swept regardless

[@Aaronjosephhernandez]

@@dontime8047 Lebron took a bad cavs teams to the NBA finals at 23 and did you see the roster he had, you could not even make playoffs with that roster let alone make it past first round.

[@yungfresh361]

This was a great breakdown. People don’t understand how skill alone isn’t enough.

[@fadercreek]

facts bron came into the league at 220 Luka came in at 190-200

[@805fillmore]

@@fadercreek Lebron is great

[@brandonbumbalough4763]

He was skilled enough to have as many points as the whole Starting 5 as Phoenix Suns in game 7. Now he don’t have all the God given physical ability Jordan, Kobe, and Lebron. Still pretty fucking good! Dirk well his Step back jumper worked very well his whole career. Ask Lebron, D’wade, and Bosh!! They looked stupid against an old Dirk and no other star top 100 player even, oh yeah they beat they ass in the Finals that year!

[@MrQuimane]

@@brandonbumbalough4763 it’s okay for him to say he don’t think he measures up to Lebron at that age or ever will bro calm down Luka super fan , what shumpert was saying is facts

[@brandonbumbalough4763]

@@MrQuimane I give u, Jason Kidd all time great floor leader, Shawn Marion, Tyson Chandelier, Jason Terry, and JJ not the one that actually had. Solid career. Dirk no one could stop. Hell everyone with half a brain know it’s a team sport! The other Heat Players u want me to list how much better they were, not to mention the Big Three! Come on I just saying his whole career nobody stopped his step back. I was just saying even that young super team could not. Maybe didn’t get my point across acutely enough, for some to understand. I don’t remember saying Dirk single handedly beat the heat. He just couldn’t be stopped. Oh he did get finals MVP! Lebron is on a whole different level as far as Size, Power, Speed, Skill, and Knowledge of the game. There will be no one ever like him again! My point that step back shot worked all of Dirks Hall of Fame Career! That’s the main point. I do appreciate the friendly banter and I appreciate you bringing up J Kidd.

[@tcolifestyle1562]

I honestly don’t think people understand how dominant Lebron is and has been lol

[@bullettomy7thheart]

they really don't

[@bollocksnlilies]

they will get it after a couple of years of team going in and out of the playoffs. Maybe after he is done. It's a bit sad really

[@bobharris7447]

They understand they just hate on him the man damn near made the finals his whole career

[@c0medyL3g3nd]

I swear this man has had the league in a chokehold since he was drafted and somehow is continuing to get better in his 19th season. We may never see this again

[@thomaslee2558]

@@bobharris7447 in a weak easter conf he’s lost 6 times that’s nothing great two were sweeps one 4-1 also missed playoffs 4 times he’s also been on loaded rosters for atleast 11 years and in east he easily had best roster 7 of the 8 years he made the finals

[@andrewegan4199]

LeBron in his prime was basically the perfect prototype basketball player.

[@cavemanyogi150]

LMfao, no.

[@kingmoreorless2810]

@@cavemanyogi150 He was the man is speaking facts🤦🏿‍♂️

[@joecisneros2256]

Bro he couldn’t shoot for shit lol

[@jesuisdavid1]

Which one of his primes...man has like 3 lol...19 seasons still averaging 30 yikes

[@maveriik910]

@@joecisneros2256 he could just didn’t need to

[@dwreck157]

Bro at 22, bron basically destroyed a great pistons team……. By himself. Nobody could guard him. Ask them Celtics 🥷🏽💯💯💯

[@keefin8038]

Nah dont ask them Celtics…Still salty😂😂

[@DMalltheway]

Bron was for sure balling, he did have solid defensive help, but offensively it was almost a one man show that season.

[@KC-4u2c]

@@DMalltheway Nga didn't have no help. Go back and look at those bums he dragged to the Finals. Illguskas? Larry Hughes? Who are you referring to?

[@DMalltheway]

@@KC-4u2c He did have help otherwise he wouldn’t have made the finals in the first place. Did he deserve MORE help? Hell yes!

[@titans360ify]

Didn’t Luka just destroy a great suns team

[@Syte425]

People don’t understand the pressure LeBron had as a rookie. To carry the Cleveland Cavs franchise to relevance. Drafted by his home team and having to lead them at such a young age. Have the wizards draft KD..have the Hornets draft Steph then put it all on them to deliver a title

[@zackmckenzie3582]

People don’t understand.

[@nekaneka-lo2js]

@@zackmckenzie3582 they do they just hate

[@anthonylaw1521]

He had to leave and come back tho you say it as if he just stayed down and got it out the mud. I completely understand winning a championship for your home team especially with a franchise like the cavs is a big accomplishment. He arguably won the biggest championship in history by bringing a chip home.

[@refillz5281]

@@anthonylaw1521 What was he supposed to do? Waste his entire career there? They weren't getting him help. They didn't get pieces until he left because they knew they needed too since he wasn't there to carry them anymore. If he stayed. They wouldn't have drafted Kyrie and wouldn't have gotten those pieces.

[@Djturnt]

They talk about Luka don't have no help but that cavs team Bron brought to the finals were was worse he didn't have a Brunson or Dinwiddie

[@vinwaldon8369]

Well said Shump.. that was a perfect analogy of Luka and Harden comparison..

[@jusdef07]

I'm saying to myself. Why didn't I think of that comparison ?!?!

[@brycetangney3966]

What comparison harden travels league nonlonger accepts it offense isn't as effective luka has bird like skill will be there for long

[@Qdouble]

@@brycetangney3966 Luka is great, but the lack of athleticism definitely should make you question if he can ever be at a prime Lebrun level when he’s a defensive liability and doesn’t have the same floor general skills. He’s a great scorer like a prime Harden, but not an all around beast like Lebron.

[@brycetangney3966]

@@Qdouble maybe defense but all around player? Dude can pass shoot better than lebron rebound ? He's gonna last longer than harden. That's like saying bird wouldn't last today

[@jusdef07]

Luca is NOT a better offensive player than Harden in his prime. Harden will be back in All-Star form next season.

[@steez5769]

Lebron at 37 is most players at 27, prime wise. Lebron from say age 20-32 was just an otherworldly athlete. He’s still incredible now but prime Lebron was something else. Easily the most athletically gifted player the leagues ever seen.

[@professionalmeatbeater6983]

Ok if you like lebron and a fan that’s cool but you just would like a idiot like this isn’t even funny 😂 EASILY THE GREATEST ATHLETE YOUR ON DRUGS we forgetting prime mj prime wilt prime bill if you wanna say he better cool but to say easily that’s nasty

[@fredrickminley3855]

I don't know about "easily ". Vince Carter was half man half amazing

[@steez5769]

@@fredrickminley3855 Vince was up there but not quite at Lebron level athleticism. But, he up there though.

[@fredrickminley3855]

@@steez5769 bro bro, hear me out, I literally saw Vince jump OVER a 7footer and slam on his head. Now, if you talking longevity. Yea, Bron different for sure.

[@albertlatscha]

Shaquille O'Neal 7'1extremely athletic nimble and strong , but LBJ ain't too shabby

[@vladtv]

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[@mmoore8513]

Yes sir

[@brownskin1oo]

Lebron literally jumped over a man in a game. The defense can’t prepare nor scheme for that

[@playboikp]

Morant did that

[@meladgoat]

vince carter did that too

[@Keyeze660]

You can always train your body to run slightly faster or jump slighty higher. But that LeBron/Jordan/Ja morant/Vince Carter athleticism is just something you gotta be born with

[@dawb86]

@@Keyeze660 Facts. It's actually why I consider Kobe the best. Not the greatest, the best. He only had slightly above average athleticism compared to most of the other big stars like Jordan, Rose, Westbrook, Vince, AI, etc. His SKILLS put him in the same conversation with people he physically wasn't supposed to be in one with...

[@Keyeze660]

@@dawb86 I can’t argue Kobe being the goat but his #8 Afro athleticism doesn’t get talked about enough. I think from 2001-2006 he was just as much of physical beast as any of the other top dogs. He just knew when and when not to use it, and fell back on his skill

[@ryangibson7516]

He’s right on. LeBron’s 3rd year in the league was his most highest points per game in his career. 31.4 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@srgshakur252]

Luka was damn near averaging a triple double the last three years

[@bennengomasha4584]

@@srgshakur252 yeah he definitely can be the next lebron numbers wise. athleticism and speed though he can't be compared to lebron their style of play is different.

[@matteoughetti1320]

@@bennengomasha4584 they are similar as IQ and trying to making other better and reading defense. Luka score more with skill and footwork, lebron by driving to the basket. Lebron is a better passer than luka(even if Luka is also an incredible passer).

[@refillz5281]

@@srgshakur252 And didn't get his team to the same distances Lebron did lol

[@Djturnt]

@@srgshakur252 bruh stop talking about triple doubles we understand now that's a highly overrated stat yall love using. Luka is a liability lebron ain't ever been that

[@BIGSPANK803]

Lebron was an athletic freak long before he invested in his body

[@TrevyTrevDen2Pit2Atl]

"Yeah....No...." - Iman's answers to the opening questions! Epic!

[@JamesThomas-bj8ih]

Love he’s interviews so candid

[@bd03]

We’re witnessing the warriors slow Luka down to the point where he’s a liability on defense. We never saw the warriors slow Bron down to the point where he was a liability anywhere.

[@theboldexperience]

They not doing a damn thing to Luka. He just dropped 40 in two games. But the rest of the mavs are playing terrible

[@anthonycraig5918]

@@theboldexperience true but luka defense is horrendous

[@fazediamond5671]

@@anthonycraig5918 no

[@ahmorgan]

@@theboldexperience Are you watching the games? Luke scoring garbage time points like Westbrook. Luke will always get his but I don't see him winning a chip without improving his defense

[@lyrunyoung8179]

Bruh this is not prime luka tho....you gotta understand that ouka 9s gonna get a lot better and I'm a Bron fan but you can't just forego experience..when lebron ahed gsw he had already won and was a veteran.....this is a young version of luka...we're just in the moment right now

[@jump6098]

Lebron was averaging 30 when it was little to no spacing on the floor…. His only weakness was being to young to fully understand that he’s the best player on the floor at all times. I used to criticize Lebron by not posting up more like bruh you was almost 270 all muscle in your prime

[@MrQuimane]

His prime was not his 3rd year bro lol and hell yea he should have gotten real post moves other than a spin, step through and drop step big as he’s been throughout

[@kevinepps7807]

I feel like Lebron didn't want to actually embrace being the best player on the floor cos he's a pass first type player & makes the correct basketball play. Once he was villified for "the decision" then he finally embraced being the best player in the world. I feel like in his head, he just said fuck it, y'all already mad anyway so, I may as well accept who & what I am.

[@jusdef07]

Not posting up in his younger years may be the reason why he was able to perform at a high level for so long.

[@314murdacapitall]

All luka needs is two more superstars 🤣😂

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

@@314murdacapitall LeBron made the Finals and ‘won’ without 2 superstars (2007, 2018, 2020 - AD was the only superstar with Bron on the roster). Good try though

[@DragonoftheDarknessFlame]

People get mad when I say Luka isn't close to LeBron so they bring up their stats compared to games played and they're close. The problem is this doesn't account for defense and Bron is in a whole different multiverse than Luka when it comes to D he was also scoring and passing in a much slower pace

[@professionalmeatbeater6983]

Ay luka team slow as hell to

[@rimacidih9350]

And what did all that get Lebron in the first 3 years ? Same as luka

[@DragonoftheDarknessFlame]

@@rimacidih9350 Luka is still nowhere near Bron. Offensively and Defensively Bron clears easily. Like dude is putting up numbers in a slower pace game and yall be comparing it to Bron and even MJ's numbers

[@Yandel21ableify]

Luka in his 4th year is putting better numbers than Lebron, but he needs to hit the gym and work on his defense.

[@mariomessiah8862]

What defense does bron play ? Those blocks from behind don’t make u a good defender

[@Stylinyomomma]

Idk if they’ll ever be another Lebron again…especially in this pace and space era. Well-rounded skills, legendary athleticism, and elite on both sides. Truly 1 of 1.

[@AbkRawdude]

Nah he’s strong, fast, athletic and smart ! Can’t crossover , no turn around jumper, no foot work , barely can shoot and dips his shoulder and drives one way and kicks it out to the 3 for assists. Nice defender and a good leader for the most part

[@AbkRawdude]

Went back to play with the most skilled player ever in kyrie, Lebron is super smart fr

[@tylers6611]

@@AbkRawdude you say he can’t shoot but he shoots the three better than kobe and Jordan. In his prime he was an elite defender. Better playmaker than both of those guys…..and he had the turn around mid range.

[@wildelakemarquis23]

@@AbkRawdude pulling stats out ur ass he shoots a better 3pt percentage than both of them and check Toronto series 2018 since you said “no turn around jumper”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dutchie3226]

@@AbkRawdude Tell me you never watched lebron play without telling me you never watched lebron play 😂

[@Ralphie1545]

Shumpert needs a podcast! I love his explanations and stories

[@riverofcustard5027]

This just proves how unappreciated LeBron is, they wont understand how unique he is until 20 years go by

[@donstar3085]

Great point and perspective

[@ahldjinko506]

This was a great clip

[@Jbcomedystl]

This is how you know vlad don’t really watch sports lol

[@bullettomy7thheart]

he doesn't get it

[@Fallbaby87]

People literally Erased lebron's first stint in Cleveland from memory lol that was his athletic prime not mental and physical..but athletic that boy was not human back then smh this was before the million dollar workout investments

[@donutking4u]

they forget so quick

[@1Life7485]

Facts

[@314murdacapitall]

All luka needs is two more superstars 🤣😂

[@moneymoney3235]

@@314murdacapitall Lebron didn’t have 2 superstars when he mad the finals at 22 young buck

[@314murdacapitall]

@@moneymoney3235 lebron never won a ring without 2 superstars!!!! This is FACT… who luka got???? Lebron still had Larry huges and that 7,6 guy 💯

[@trueballertv2]

mad respect for this breakdown!

[@vanessagrayman2194]

Thank you!

[@joshcrooks804]

LeBron likes luka: Yeaaa Luka the next LeBron : Noooo 🤣

[@SlappedOut]

🤣🤣🤣 dat shit had me so weak

[@KxngUnkasa5]

LMAO I started crying.

[@60ballkilla]

😂😂

[@elliot2177]

@@SlappedOut lol

[@Nine16ers]

The introduction 🤣

[@ContactBrand]

"like marketability or some shit" 🤣🤣🤣

[@sionled]

ive listened to iman speak on multiple shows and podcasts.. i love how this dude talks.. he keeps it facts.. without disrespecting anyone. i like how he was like i aint speaking on lebron life.. dude seems real. id like to see more of him on diffrent platforms as well. i. m. o

[@kelvinator2395]

Iman keeping it real. Straight answer on every question

[@phillipsosa3353]

There will never be another lebron dude came into the league at 18 and was the best player on his team from day1 n 20 years later still is top5 in the league

[@lyndonfair9850]

Rt

[@michaelambrosano938]

Shumpert makes a hell of a lot of sense. Luka is not a hype and he will be a superstar but he is NO Lebron, Kobe, or Michael...

[@zpacify]

Don't include Kobe, please. Lebron and MJ are on a different plane.

[@zpacify]

Luka is already doing better than Kobe at year 4. His trajectory is higher probably top 5-10 all-time if they can build a team around him.

[@Yandel21ableify]

Luka is a hybrid of Larry Bird and Lebron James

[@Junieeefor3]

@@zpacify kobe won a chip in his 4th year averaging 22.5 ppg 5 dimes 6 boards while playing with Shaq a big man who needed the ball as the number one option. fourth year kobe was very impressive and if he was not playing with Shaq his numbers would have been way better. SIP bean lets go knicks stop the disrespect.

[@TheRageGod]

@@Junieeefor3 Luka is averaging 28 9 and 9. Why we acting like it’s disrespectful to legends to compare them to someone who’s playing rn? Just cause luka didn’t have Shaq don’t mean he not a winner, mans is in the WCF by himself pretty much

[@92entcollecter48]

Definitely best nba interview,

[@omerali580]

Luka is the next Luka.

[@vinniescheatcode]

Thank you Iman 🙏 for speaking truth.

[@kn7cks347]

There’s 2 hour footage on KZbin for Brons year 3. He also has year 1,2,4,5,6. I used to roll a blunt and binge watch all of them , that man Bron was not human . Never seen anything like that since

[@Berkmugga]

Why you gotta thank him? Damn

[@314murdacapitall]

All luka needs is two more superstars 🤣😂

[@SA-cp4tw]

I agree with everything Iman said expect for marketability. Lebron has a lifetime Nike deal. Lebron is looking to own a team after. Lebron is often compared to MJ who is renowned as the GOAT. Last but not least, Lebron is mentioned every day in the media and hasn’t played a single minute in the nba playoffs

[@mockingslur6945]

True, but MJ hasn’t played since ‘02, and he is still relevant. He changed the way player’s handled their business.

[@triplemoyagames4195]

Luka is year 3. Bron got his deal with time. Give Luka time

[@SA-cp4tw]

@@duddits4008 they could push him but he won’t be bigger. Lebron is an American athlete who people will continue to talk abt when he retires. The guy tweets and people in the media speak abt it. He’s the only player who can rival MJ in terms of popularity.

[@smoovj7420]

@@triplemoyagames4195 LeBron James was getting offered 10 million dollar shoe deals while still in highschool.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@triplemoyagames4195]

@@smoovj7420 Lebron is a anomaly, he was Dual threat high-school prospect who could go D1 in Football and Basketball. The Shoe Deal would have meant he can't play in college.

[@johnlove6770]

That was a good breakdown.

[@M3_Filmz]

Great response

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Luka Doncic can never defend like a young LeBron James nor has the athleticism. I agree with Iman Shumpert all the way here.

[@fazediamond5671]

They justdifferent player

[@ledough]

But I bet luka won’t choke in the finals with a super team like lebron has over and over and luka will surpass him in total points

[@kevvz648]

@@ledough I bet he won’t win 4 championships and go to 8 straight finals with your hating goofy ass😂😂

[@champagnepauly5789]

@@ledough that’s if Luka makes it to more than 2 or 3 finals in his career.

[@Starastro7]

He’s overrated for sure, because he can’t play defense.

[@rarrirooster15]

Bron my MJ I literally witnessed his greatness

[@2iggy_]

If you witnessed MJ in real time you would’ve been starstruck through the tv 😂. It was insane. I wish y’all could’ve seen it. Bron’s run has been epic but Jordan’s shit was magical. The story of it all was crazy.

[@SmartClassySassy1]

I've been around to witness both, and they've given me some phenomenal basketball memories. I never compare the two, just like I never compare Michael Jackson and Prince. All four of those men are legends in their craft, and the memories will live on forever!

[@ctg404]

@@2iggy_ I seen both and Mj was great but Lebron the better overall player. You really can’t compare eras but Jordan era was easier after magic, bird, Thomas and etc got old. Just look at the teams Jordan beat In the finals.

[@anthonyhannah4893]

Thank you shump enough said

[@Jordan.Q]

Well said

[@alvinrichmond305]

LeBron is a once in probably two generations talent. That size with that much athleticism and that IQ. Every now and then you get a genetic freak like Shaq, LeBron, Zion, but to put it altogether with sustained greatness...it will be a long time if ever before you see another LeBron. Jordan is the greatest I've seen, but you'd probably see another Jordan before you see another LeBron.

[@RevealedFilms]

So we just gonna act like Muggsy Bogues the 🐐 doesn’t exist? 😂

[@alvinrichmond305]

@@RevealedFilms 😂

[@coreythomas3633]

Lebron the goat and im a 90s kid

[@alvinrichmond305]

@@coreythomas3633 The goat debate is media hype. To say someone is the greatest of all time would mean you would have had to see them all. If you've never seen them all play in their primes, how can you say who is the greatest? I leave it at whose the best I've seen. I haven't seen anyone better than MJ, it's not even close... and I'm an 80s baby. LeBron is 2nd, but people forget prime Shaquille....unstoppable.

[@314murdacapitall]

All luka needs is two more superstars 🤣😂

[@tirellv4938]

I like what he said about marketability. Because the nba will always have a star even if they are average. they can still make them bigger by helping the player to get ref callls like all great players do because those players are nba cash cars, who people come to see, but that only works against casual fans who are the majority.

[@freddycalipari4242]

Isaiah Thomas in 2017 is a good example. Good player but he turned into an elite scorer+ star with the whistle.

[@boogidwnej179]

Luka wouldn’t survive the 90’s or even early/mid 2000’s. He play in this cupcake soft a$$ league. Nba is hyping the fucc outta that wyte boy

[@JamilMusicLoverSingleton]

Speaking facts. Spoken well from a true fan of the game. I love honest fans that arent delusional and caught up in the mainstream hype. They just look at competition and make thier own conclusions without being pressured into what they believe.

[@JamilMusicLoverSingleton]

@@freddycalipari4242 there was a whole system around helping thomas score but you could only hide him so much on defense hes so small. They had a plan to use him up for their benefit just to get him out to make tatum and brown the focal point of the team and more defensive overall as a team. Not a bad move but just dont like how the front office did thomas. That was super dirty. Dude lost his sister and all during the playoffs i remember. Then he was on cavs and got bounced around. Smh the dirty business

[@trufacts8934]

That chain Tho..🔥

[@sampthemogul1525]

Hope the best for you all .. praying for you all

[@jthrillz7288]

Asking the wrong questions. Can Luka Doncic play to his capacity now for 18 years ? And have we seen any player like him do it before ?

[@isaacalzate8262]

You mean 14 more years? Hes already played 4?

[@ShawnBrown-qh4md]

No

[@jthrillz7288]

@@isaacalzate8262 No you want to compare him to Lebron, when he isn't even on Step level. Ok, can Luka be the european player that he is and be consistent for 18 years pro, threat and all. And have we seen it before ?

[@1deep803]

That’s stupid. How the fuck is someone suppose to predict the future. Go by year by year. He’s unique in his own right, but he doesn’t stand out like MJ, Kobe, A.I., Vince Carter and etc other greats who stood out.

[@meladgoat]

@@jthrillz7288 steph beat lebron 3 times in finals tho.back to back, and even swept him

[@zarrolbrown3296]

Everybody feels Lebron James is normal, but he will never be duplicated, Lebron's hungry for success is next level, crazy.

[@coreythomas3633]

@Slimeballllll 4x NBA champion most wins of all time choke where exactly. Beat 73 9 team down 3 1. BITCH CHOKE WHERE EXACTLY.

[@coreythomas3633]

@Slimeballllll mj got his rings when everyone got old stop it. 😂

[@coreythomas3633]

@Slimeballllll beating the spurs and the golden state warriors and beating Miami heat. HOW IS THOSE WEAK RINGS PLEASE EXPLAIN CLOWN.

[@coreythomas3633]

Yes his hunger crazy

[@zarrolbrown3296]

Lebron James has played in 10 NBA Championships, 8 in a row, with this level of competition. Lebron James came directly from High School with no great NBA Coaching. Lebron James is the most complete NBA player ( passing, shooting, dunking, and defending) in the league. He longevity and hunger for success will in this modern NBA, is very rare.

[@SlumGodDaddy]

Thank you Iman

[@cbrown940]

Ridiculously on point argument, off the top of the dome - with NO hate! Sensational!!

[@JustRicky]

I don't know if there are a lot of Gen Z or casual basketball fans in chat, however, if u research Cavs history from the owner of the 80s through the few sells of the team and realized the true dysfunction from the front office to the players you might be amazed how LeBron turned the franchise to a respectable organization today is amazing.

[@jaahnnn]

Exactly...if it were football it'd be like turning the Cleveland Browns into the Pittsburgh steelers

[@TheRageGod]

@@jaahnnn Jesus Christ, as a clevelander you guys have got it wrong. Cleveland was a laughing stock while Lebron was here because we always “weren’t good enough” or couldn’t build around him, even after his return. It took for us to go through this rebuild to be seen as respectable, we drafted good young talent and our core is seen as one of the potential brightest in the future. The only thing that has to do with Lebron is him leaving. We won a championship and that’s a great ceiling but Lebron didn’t turn us into a respectable franchise. If anything it’s like Turning The Browns into the Eagles.

[@kingcujo1152]

I think it’s SB Nation who did a breakdown of the Cavs history before during and after Lebron

[@SmartClassySassy1]

@JustRicky I'm from Cleveland, and I definitely agree with you.

[@lyndonfair9850]

They are called gen z

[@K_N_Jsquad]

I agree Mike Kobe and Lebron are just way more athletic and can shoot and score just like luka but way more athletic luka is going to be more closer to Larry bird but even bird was more athletic then luka

[@dawb86]

Kobe not even athletically/physically as gifted as Mike and LeBron. The fact he's in the conversation as possibly being "the goat" is actually more impressive because of the fact...

[@crimepays8358]

@@dawb86 Kobe very skillful tho

[@dawb86]

@@crimepays8358 that's my point.

[@zojax1125]

Yeah Kobe had to rely on skill. I remember he said one summer playing AAU, he shot with his left hand the entire summer every game so he could be good @ both hands. The man is different

[@marskhan9471]

Kobe wasnt close to those two athletically they had like 8 inches higher on the vertical jump alone Jordan I know for a fact did

[@jamesgaines6468]

Bruh that pause Iman did when he asked was Luka on his third year and Vlad said “he on his rookie contract” 🤣🤣. Iman was like do you realize that doesn’t answer my question in any way lol 😂.

[@blazedup4208]

I popped on how he said yeeeeaahh....nooooo🤣

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

I agree with Iman. LeBron is renowned by ‘most’ as the #2 player ever (Behind MJ). There is a super large gap between that an Luka, even if he plays the next 15 years.. And LeBron is ‘still’ playing. Let that sink in..

[@Stressedantihero]

Agreed with everything Iman said. Can’t even really debate that. Luka is great at what he does on the court but Lebron is a all around monster. Athletic, High IQ, Can play damn near 1-4. Luka is more of a PlayMaking + Scoring prodigy. Both are great but in their own respects.

[@camboi1da754]

I think Giannis is more like bron then luka is

[@Stressedantihero]

@@camboi1da754 agreed

[@camg7344]

Love shump man he's so articulate when he is explaining something or telling a story

[@jazminejoseph8548]

Why isn't Iman broadcasting games? The man knows his shit as key player a role player a championship player 😌

[@pharaoh6625]

Thank you! Sick of all these comparisons, let Luka be him!

[@CJ-nn7it]

Big MJ fan here and I can honestly say ...LeBron is a generational talent like no other. Luka's amazing but LeBron is simply untouchable in so many aspects 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@professionalmeatbeater6983]

You don’t have to be a mj fan to say that 😂 and luka isn’t ?

[@geronimopratt7976]

Thank you for shutting this bullsh*t down

[@alexeibeharry7241]

Always love Shump speaking points

[@deezomac4279]

Thank you Iman for putting this 🤡 in check!

[@tmitch1800]

Shump was on point bout this.. Two completely different players..

[@ZachfrmDaNap317]

I can listen to iman talk about basketball all day

[@OffAnejoNSheAHo]

Yoo his response is priceless “ Nooo” 😆😆

[@unclericky5850]

Luka is the current “Great White Hype”…

[@CReydaboss]

Man he might not be the fastest, most explosive athlete but that boy is nasty with it. Stop the bullshit.

[@gunnyo50]

For a white boy he's extremely good but he's nowhere near LeBron's level at all. The boy is currently getting his ass handed to him by the warriors and match LeBron he has to break records that's inhuman and out of most player's reach. So yeah he's the latest great white hope.

[@unclericky5850]

@@CReydaboss dafuq? He is NOT “explosive”, he plays below the rim and he’s slow

[@davidgaskins2589]

@@CReydaboss he's good but people acting like he is going to be the greatest ever because he white. chill

[@DrewMarino1995]

@@davidgaskins2589 Nobody thinks that

[@tmstgamingasmr8528]

Exactly I'm rewatching ts again iman had a point with that "caliber of player" that's literally what it is if people wanna be technical Luka and LeBron the same as far as willing a team but characteristic wise naw lbs people be trippin

[@jasonshingleton9088]

Luka remind me of paul pierce.

[@tleemusic1303]

Iman high as hell 😂😂 🌿💨

[@JRON85]

Soon as Vlad asked him about Luka vs LeBron Iman snapped out of his high and was like hellll naw lmaooo. That woke his ass up.

[@bigtoelilfoot1199]

Not ever... Luka cried I'm only 23.. while LeBron did more at 22.. Luka gonna break down if he doesn't work out...

[@mr.october2511]

Right lmfao

[@kingleo8048]

Exactly

[@Only1Mal]

What did Lebron do at 22? That Luka didn’t do

[@kingleo8048]

@@Only1Mal go to the finals genius

[@YoBankaccountformyparlay]

@@Only1Mal Went to the finals and solidified his belonging In game 5 against the Detroit pistons.I can tell you started watching ball in 2015

[@slimjimmy4070]

After the season is over for the Mavs Luka needs to reach out to LeBron to train with him. Not on basketball skills but on taking care of his body. I suggest Zion join them with the training.

[@InfoOnly2U]

It’s easy hgh and different steroids

[@livewithjay8235]

I'm a mavs fan and I said this not to long ago that he needs to give himself the lebron off-season and strictly dedicate his body to being perfected. He's doing work wit a average body , imagine a dedicated body

[@slimjimmy4070]

@@InfoOnly2U If it was that easy all players would do it.

[@InfoOnly2U]

@@slimjimmy4070 all players aren’t treated equal and a perfect example is Rahsard Lewis and Turkolu. They juiced and eliminated Lebron when they played for the magic. Both were unstoppable that series.

[@slimjimmy4070]

@RFM Recordings Yes Luka and Zion. AD already trains with LeBron but he's just made of glass so he's always hurt. I say Luka and Zion so they can get in shape. Especially Zion.

[@visionxx5724]

I fucking love this interview man! Iman needs a damn podcast

[@goedolla]

Iman facial expression is so 💯. Lmao No! With the head shake 🤣

[@moskiify]

Coming from a true hooper.. He speaking facts...

[@314murdacapitall]

All luka needs is two more superstars 🤣😂

[@ChainSwanginSampson]

@@314murdacapitall Lebron Took The Cavaliers to the Finals Damn Near Every year No Super Stars

[@314murdacapitall]

@@ChainSwanginSampson lebron always had SUPER help !! He’s weakest team he still had my guy Larry Huges straight from St. Louis by the way and 7’6 Big Z even Drew gooden wasn’t bad Luka had nobody second best player is Benson I think there center should be a power forward you you just can’t compare I’m sorry

[@314murdacapitall]

@@ChainSwanginSampson I just hope Luka gets all the talent lebron got In he’s years because man did he have help!!!!

[@jonathang8996]

Luka plays like an old Lebron, not prime or young Lebron.

[@geronimopratt7976]

Makes sense

[@gregory22193]

💯

[@lyrunyoung8179]

He just plays like himself ...comparisons are so lame

[@OriginalGacole]

old lebron still way more athletic

[@saturnteatree]

🤣🤣🤣

[@WoeIsKing]

Damn great response

[@Forevermade32]

Iman gave you the interview of the year

[@velvetblue2285]

All facts!! Especially that last part Iman said “LeBron has not had any major injuries that has set him back”. LeBron since young was a running Terminator/Juggernaut with athleticism and literally had no injuries until being on the Lakers as of late but that’s just father time catching up to him which is normal. Otherwise I don’t count that Miami Heat moment of him getting cramps/charlie horses because those are minor and can happen anytime on how your body is being trained. But otherwise Luka will never be the next LBJ.

[@85dmac]

He's definitely right there will not be another Lebron period

[@Peewee265]

Glad someone said it 🫡

[@RayNovember11]

I love the breakdown he gave I’m not a huge Bron fan but I respect his game.

[@A10R10]

Luka won’t be LeBron. He’s gonna be the first Luka tho

[@swin3492]

It was well stated. He gave Luka his respect and accolades. However, no shade, he was just stating that Luka is no comparison to LeBron. I completely understand.

[@jayh4709]

but there is an actual comparison just bc Luka doesn't have his athleticism doesn't mean he doesn't have the same type of impact. I think LeBron is better because of his defense but Luka is a better scorer and maybe a better rebounder but LeBron is a far better playmaker and defender

[@oneonlyme4355]

@@jayh4709 there’s no comparison. Luka is and will be like other elite players, but Bron, NO. Plus, what do you think Luka is going to look like after 19 SEASONS?

[@jayh4709]

@@oneonlyme4355 I don’t disagree with you I think LeBron will always be better than Luka, I think LeBron is the GOAT. Im just saying Luka is better than LeBron in certain areas and he has potential to be a top 5 player all time (potential not saying he will be)

[@Ghost_of_Reason]

The quickest Yeah to No transition EVER‼️🤣

[@Southernboy20]

I like his breakdown

[@MichaelJohnson-kw1dj]

I like what he said, Lebron spent millions investing in his body. And you can tell he does. That is smart💯

[@thediseaseisthecure]

PEDs are expensive 💩

[@wileyjohnson5681]

The Disrespect Make you wanna fight someone. "Luka can be the next Lebron" SMH

[@GUYISHIM]

I’m about to but that poster Luka got put on last night 😂

[@mailonwilliams6864]

Need shump on here often 💯

[@lsingleblessed8702]

We have to bring T Mac in this My dude was neck to neck with Kobe and LeBron fact. My real hoopers know 🙏 🤲

[@teddyhart2913]

offensively yes, but defensively, he wasn't on kobe or lebrons level. It wasnt that he couldn't play defense, it just wasn't his focus

[@eazymoneymane7789]

Right on even kobe mentioned it

[@Whereareugari]

He was nasty

[@thebigknicka-boka4409]

TMAC had no regards for human life

[@arizonaFIREent]

Kobe is so overrated

[@kingofcomments1917]

That harden point was super accurate. Mans had some of the best Regular season stats in history and lost the same way consistently 😂

[@blablablabla2572]

Lmao casual yeah let's act like Doncic didn't push the clippers to 6 games in his first playoffs let'a act like he didn't pused them to a game 7 during his second. You say "losing the same way consistently" like Luka's not only 23 years old and hasn't an absolutely bright future ahead of him btw he already did so much in his career that's only the beginning

[@kingofcomments1917]

@@blablablabla2572 When I said “ losing the same way consistently “ i was talking about harden goofy 😂 . Luka has plenty of room to grow . But as far as playstyle luka is a iso/pnr player who play makes out of a 5 out set .. that’s EXACTLY what harden did the only difference is luka is showing up . BUT he’s not Lebron he’s more harden if anything

[@Fetchem1222]

I just go back to Detroit that 4th quarter was absolutely insane.

[@dwayne9959]

I’m glad he gave an honest answer

[@suprememoonbeam4986]

LBJ plays defense; Luka doesn't. LBJ plays above the rim: Luka doesn't. LBJ plays all 5 positions: Luka doesn't. Nuff said.

[@tirellv4938]

This should even be a discussion

[@redmanjohnson4616]

Lol when the last time LBJ played defense

[@suprememoonbeam4986]

@@redmanjohnson4616 LBJ is 37 now. When he was 23, he was a monster defender.

[@suprememoonbeam4986]

and even now he plays more defense than Luka.

[@arizonaFIREent]

@@redmanjohnson4616 LeBron hasn't played defense since he was on the Heat

[@suuuuuu1701]

There was a 13 year span in lebrons prime that if you put him in ANY nba team it would be a guarantee nba finals!

[@joepoke1852]

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT 13..BUT YEAH.

[@suuuuuu1701]

@@joepoke1852 you are right 10 finals and 12 conference finals

[@amamihe6465]

Sacramento?

[@redmanjohnson4616]

In the East not in the West

[@Killaworld48]

All Facts 🎯

[@johnnybravo4827]

The transition from "yeeeaaaah" to "NOOOOOOO" is fkn hilarious 😂