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USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
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Erik García Gundersen

LeBron on scrimmaging with Michael Jordan at 16: ‘This can’t be real’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James finally gave fans what they had been waiting for since the start of the premiere of ‘The Last Dance,’ giving his extended thoughts about Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls, and his own experiences over the years with a player that everyone idolized. In one portion of the show, LeBron explained the time at a pick-up where he was on the same court as Michael Jordan for the first time.

In addition to seeing ‘Black Jesus’ for the first time, LeBron remembers being a young 16-year old on the court with current NBA players, with the game ending in Michael Jordan, of course, hitting the game-winning shot.

LeBron also gave his thoughts about potentially playing football, as well as his inspiration from Michael Jordan as a youngster and he also talks about missing the game so much that he’s crossing over his daughter Zhuri with Michael Jordan-esque jumpers.

 

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