LBj isn’t really mad at being compared to the phenom

We get it, Ben Simmons is a freak athlete on the court. He’s 6’9, handles the rock like an elite guard, vision like a young magic and athletic ability like his idol Lebron James with a dash of bravado. Even though LeBron has voiced his disdain for comparing athletes, he understands and is quite okay with it. According to Lebron, last night at halftime versus the Pelicans he stated:

“I don’t mind it,” James said Friday before the Cavs’ 114-108 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. “Someone’s going to be compared to someone all the time, and I don’t mind him being compared to me. People not only recognizing what he does on the floor, but he’s a great kid, too. He has a great family, great support system, and that’s why he’s able to do what he [does] on the floor.”

This isn’t much of a surprise considering Ben Simmons has played in various Nike and LBJ summer camps and the comparison has lingered on for almost a year now.However, it’s cool to hear that LBJ give great support to a present day phenom like Ben Simmons. A year from now, we will see if he lives up to the hype (who are we kidding, he will) and if all the praise made sense.