The New York Times – Film:
While hard to justify, this fictionalized portrayal of a young LeBron James and his high school team’s rise is buoyed by five young actors.
Category: James, LeBron
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In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow
The New York Times – Sports:
Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.
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The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James
The New York Times – Sports:
The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long.
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Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.
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Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
The New York Times – Sports:
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
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Golden State Falls to Lakers in Game 6, Ending Championship Hopes
The New York Times – Sports:
It was the first playoff matchup of Stephen Curry and LeBron James since 2018. This time, James came out on top.
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Bronny James Commits to U.S.C. as Father Dreams of N.B.A. Meet-Up
The New York Times – Sports:
The Lakers star LeBron James, 38, has made it clear that he intends to team up with his son in the N.B.A. someday.
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Stephen Curry and LeBron James Meet in the Playoffs, Maybe for the Last Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Curry and James are meeting in the playoffs, perhaps for the last time. Together and apart, they have redefined a generation of basketball.
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Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background
The New York Times – Sports:
Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is keeping a low profile — “the boss he thinks you should be.”