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Lessons From LeBron

Image Source: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports; Quote:Los Angeles Times

Past history dictated that LaVar and LeBron didn’t always see eye to eye. It’s not a surprise to see LeBron offer this take on his Lakers teammate — particularly since he’s a staunch representative of Nike:

“I love the fact that he’s taking control of his (stuff). I mean, he’s, that’s what’s really, really dope to me. Once I saw that story I just seen a kid turning into a man. ‘This is my career and I’m taking this. I done had enough with — whatever. I done had enough. Whatever. If I’m not going to be successful, I’m not going to be successful on my terms.’ I saw a lot of that. We’ll see. I’m more proud of him because I like the fact that he’s taking command of his (stuff).”