Grizzlies Star Makes Bold Statement About LeBron James

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Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. joined LA Clippers star Paul George on the latest episode of Podcast P, which is presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. When speaking about the Dillon Brooks vs. LeBron James situation, Jackson Jr. said LeBron James is the greatest player to play basketball.
This comment from Jackson Jr. came during a debate about whether or not LeBron is old, which of course stems from Dillon Brooks' remarks during the playoffs.
"[LeBron] is old and he kicked our ass," Jackson Jr. said. He kicked our ass and he's old. He dropped 20 and 20. He's thinking about retiring. I mean, he's been playing since '03... He's great like he kicked our ass, he beat us. He's not old? I mean, damn… He beat us 4-1. He kicked us and we got to spin the block, but I hope we get a chance because I don't know how many more years he wants to do it."
Jackson Jr. followed these comments by saying, "[LeBron is] the greatest player to play."
As previously mentioned, this entire conversation was sparked by Brooks calling LeBron old during the playoffs. Jackson Jr. didn't have an issue with this, because he also believes LeBron is old; however, the Grizzlies star clearly doesn't mean any disrespect with that, as he also stated that LeBron is the GOAT.
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Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA and WNBA for On SI. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined On SI to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts and in the classroom earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time, primarily serving as a Clippers beat writer.