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Kristen Wong

LeBron James Issues Frank Response to Critics Who Say He Has 'No Bag'

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with his coach during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

As one of the most high-profile players in the NBA, LeBron James is also one of the most scrutinized. Over the course of his 22-season career James has found success on every team he's joined, and his perennial winning ways has led some to criticize his game throughout the years.

James addressed one of those criticisms on a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast, when the Los Angeles Lakers star discussed with Steve Nash whether players needed to have "a bag" or not.

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