The Los Angeles Lakers employ the best all-around the player in the NBA, according to Miami Heat star guard Jimmy Butler. Butler isn’t known for singing praises of his opponents but he did in a column that he wrote on Monday for the Player’s Tribune, describing the five toughest players to guard in the NBA.
Although many would give the title of best player right now to Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kawhi Leonard, Butler believes that James still hasn’t been knocked out of that spot because of his ability to excel at every position on the basketball court in a way his peers, save for Kevin Durant when he’s healthy, cannot.
He’s still the best all-around player in the league. He literally does everything well. He can shoot. Pass. Attack the rim. Defend. You need a bucket? LeBron’s got you. You need a rebound, a steal or a block? He’s got you. Whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Bron’s got you.
The Lakers are currently reaping the benefits of having LeBron’s all-around excellence, holding a 32-7 record that remains the best in the Western Conference. James and the Lakers will be back on the court later this evening against Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, and his former Cleveland Cavaliers squad.
