LeBron James details differences between his Heat situation and the Warriors now, if it is good for the league and if it’s ‘fair’. pic.twitter.com/Vy4W5eeOjG
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Not even 24 hours after losing Game 3 of the NBA Finals despite an heroic 46 minute, near triple-double effort, LeBron James seemed in good spirits when he took the podium to address the media on Thursday morning. James answered questions in a laid-back and introspective manner, and gave interesting insight when asked to compare his career with that of Kevin Durant’s, and his feelings about the Warriors adding another MVP this offseason.
While LeBron believes his joining of the Miami Heat is not comparable to the situation in Golden State, he said he has no issue with the way the Warriors have built there team, and believes it has been a positive development for the NBA as a whole.
“Is it fair? I don’t care,” Lebron said. I mean, I think it’s great. It’s great for our league. Right now, look at our TV ratings, look at the money our league is pouring in. I mean, guys are loving the game, our fans love the game. I mean, who am I to say if it’s fair or not? No matter who I’m going against, if I’m going against four Hall of Famers, like I said before the series started with Draymond, Play, Steph, and K.D., Orin I’m going against two or whatever the case may be, I’m always excited to play the game.
“I’m not one to judge and say if it’s fair or not if guys are adding players to their team. So that’s what you want to do. Is it fair that the New York Yankees in the ‘90s was adding piece after piece after piece after piece? I mean, if you have the opportunity to do that — is it fair that the Cowboys added Deion Sanders? I mean, listen. It happens. It’s sports. You have an opportunity to sign one of the best players, and you can do it, go ahead and do it. Why not? If I become an owner, I’m going to try to sign everybody.”