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Amar'e Stoudemire declares LeBron James as 'The GOAT'
In an interview with Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire hailed LeBron James as "the greatest of all time." LeBron, featured prominently in the NBA, holds the record as the league's all-time leading scorer. Furthermore, he boasts four regular-season MVP titles, four championship victories, and four Finals MVP awards.
''When I came out of high school, I was the top player in the country my junior year,» Stoudemire said. ''Number one. I get to my senior year and LeBron James is the top player in the country. How does that work? Right as a junior he's top, so I kind of had an idea that Bron was gonna be the greatest of all time because you see him now having all that weight on his shoulders and to continue to be who he is, who God made him to be, and to be a guy who transcends the game of basketball, we have to cherish those moments. [...] But to understand and watch him and glorify this because you will never see this again.''
Stoudemire, with career averages of 18.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks in the NBA, held an 11-15 record against Lebron James. The 20-time All-Star, known for his impressive stats of 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.7 blocks, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Stoudemire's Knicks struggles didn't affect his fan support.
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Standing at 6'10", the forward had a successful 2010-11 season but faced injury challenges for the remainder of his career. Nevertheless, he expressed no qualms about New York's fans, suggesting that players should prioritize their basketball commitment over concerns about playing there.
"That means you're not taking the game serious if you're afraid to play in New York because of boos," Amar'e Stoudemire said on Forgotten Seasons. "If you get booed, that means you're not doing your job, you're not playing at a high level, you're not putting the game first. A lot of times in New York, players get caught up in the fashion, the glamour and glitz, the lights, the entertainment, not focused on the game of basketball."
Competing for a passionate fan base presents its challenges, but it's an integral aspect of the NBA player experience. Each team's supporters exhibit varying degrees of enthusiasm, with the Knicks' fans ranking prominently among the most fervent. Embracing the challenge of playing for them is essential; reluctance will only lead to a harsh reception from the crowd.
Source Hoopswire : Amar'e Stoudemire Calls LeBron James ‘The Greatest Of All Time'
Source Basketball Network : "You're not taking the game serious if you're afraid to play in New York" - Amar'e Stoudemire dishes on the pressure of playing for the Knicks
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