05 April 2023 , 08:31
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LeBron James was the hero for Los Angeles Lakers again on Tuesday night, and his team-mates definitely let the 38-year-old know how they feel about him after the game.
The Lakers picked up their fourth consecutive win on Tuesday, strengthening their play-off position with just three games remaining. James scored 37 points on the night, and netted a winning lay-up in overtime to seal a 135-133 win over Utah Jazz.
After returning from injury early to help the Lakers with one final charge for the post-season, many fans are using that to their advantage as they back James in the debate for who's the greatest NBA player of all-time. James' Lakers team-mates certainly think so, as they drowned out his post-game interview with 'goat noises'.
When it comes to who's the greatest there are usually two main contenders, with some very honourable mentions. James and Michael Jordan as the best of their respective eras dominate the debate, but those at the Lakers feel there is one clear winner.
After helping the Lakers beat the Jazz in dramatic circumstances, James attempted to deliver a post-game interview in the locker room. However, he could barely be heard as team-mates were screaming goat noises as a tribute to their leader.
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In addition to James' 37 points he also recorded six assists and five rebounds on the night, and both Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves enjoyed 20-point games. The performance was a huge team effort by the surging Lakers, even though chemistry was something that James was worried about when returning from injury.
James and the Lakers are desperate to make a statement in the post-season, but the 38-year-old raised concerns about how they are performing as a group after their previous win. "We just want to put ourselves in position to be able to compete for a championship," James said after the Lakers' 134-109 win over Houston Rockets.
"It's a journey, and obviously, we don't have as much chemistry as a lot of other teams trying to compete for a championship or that have aspirations to win a championship. But I like what we've been building over the last month or so.
"Even when I was out for the four weeks, I liked what we've been building, and I'm happy to be back in the mix. These last games are very important for our team.
"Not only in wins and losses but in the chemistry side of it, as well. We got to continue to build what we've been building over the last month or so. So, we'll see what happens."