LeBron James introduced and launched his latest portfolio, “Mind the Game” podcast, with former NBA player and ESPN personality JJ Redick on Tuesday. While listeners and viewers enjoyed episode one, one topic, particularly by the Los Angeles Lakers superstar about a rival team, has been trending.
LeBron James shared insights on rival Eastern Conference table toppers, the Boston Celtics. He first praised their star player, Jayson Tatum, for his elite mentality, which helps him win games consistently. And despite being 25 years old, he has done something that many past greats couldn’t achieve, reaching four conference finals and one NBA Finals.
James went further to share his thoughts on former Celtics players and the trade that brought Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to the C’s.
Like I said, personnel helps. Adding [Kristaps] Porzingis and getting Jrue [Holiday] for a bag of Lays potato chips, that helps as well. James said with a touch of sarcasm
One might assume the bag of Lays potato chips James referred to here were two former Boston Celtics players, Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams, who were part of the deal that brought Jrue Holiday from the Milwaukee Bucks. Both players have been instrumental in the Celtics’ strong case for a championship ring this season, with Holiday contributing 12.8 PPG and 5.4 RPG and Porzingis with 20.4 PPG and 7.1 RPG.
Jrue Holiday gives the Boston Celtics the best defensive backcourt
Whether James believes that Jrue Holiday arrived for a bag of Lay’s potato chips, he has undoubtedly contributed and played a part for the league’s best team. The Celtics have the best win record in the league currently with 54 wins and have already secured a berth in the postseason.
However, Mark Medina, an NBA Insider, asserts that while the C’s have depth offensively, the pair of new acquisitions, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, has made them solid at the backcourt. They have the best defensive record in the league, with 14 losses.
The C’s are on course to win this season’s championship based on their current form and star-studded roster. However, it will take high consistency and bravery to avoid the meltdown that characterized the 2022 NBA Finals loss against the Golden State Warriors.
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