ESPN’s rankings are not the only place where LeBron James’ rating has dropped compared to previous seasons. Another reliable media portal, Sports Illustrated, also ranked “The King” in 3rd place in its rankings, behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard.
Will LeBron James “surrender” before the influence of age?
This is the first time in 9 years that a player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ payroll was knocked out of the No. 1 position before each season. ESPN has a reason for its decision when “The King” is 35 years old at this time and they think that the effects of age will gradually appear on the Lakers superstar, regardless of how well he maintains his body.
Also in the above rankings, James Harden and Anthony Davis occupy the 4th and 5th positions respectively. Kevin Durant does not appear because ESPN has removed him from the list of players who can play in the upcoming season. .
Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are currently the two brightest names in the NBA.
Currently, ESPN has only announced the list up to 3rd place. There are still 2 top positions open and will only be announced this coming Saturday (Vietnam time). However, if you look at their rankings, it will not be too difficult to recognize the two names that are still absent: Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Experts and fans will now only need to predict whether the “Demigod” or “The Klaw” will replace LeBron James on ESPN’s rankings of the best players before the new season.
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