Iman Shumpert Reveals the Ruthless Way LeBron James Holds Teammates Accountable

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Iman Shumpert Reveals the Ruthless Way LeBron James Holds Teammates Accountable

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Kenny Nosay | Last updated Jun 18, 2026 3:33 AM ET

There’s no doubt in everyone’s mind that LeBron James is a competitor. Sure, he may have formed a ton of friendships both on and off the court, but at the end of the day, he wants to win – no matter what. What’s he like as a teammate, though? Former Cleveland Cavalier Iman Shumpert has revealed a brutal habit of LBJ on the court.

Much of the talk surrounding LeBron right now is his impending free agency. Where he’ll land is anybody’s guess right now. There is no definitive answer to that question. But there are questions that could yield answers, like how LBJ sees the game or how he is as a teammate on the court. And Iman Shumpert, one of LeBron’s former teammates, has talked about an interesting fact about playing alongside LBJ.

“Bron kind of holds you accountable like, yeah, I’m going to throw a turnover if you’re not in the spot I told you to be,” Iman Shumpert said.

Iman Shumpert says LeBron James will throw a turnover on purpose to prove you were out of position

"Bron kind of holds you accountable like yeah, I'm going to throw a turnover if you're not in the spot I told you to be"

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It’s well known that the 41-year-old James has a unique vision for basketball. His hoops IQ is through the roof – almost in an entirely different league of its own. But purposely causing a turnover just to get his point across? Only LeBron can do that.

Skip Bayless Thinks LeBron James Should Sign With the Spurs

Yes, you read that right. Skip Bayless, a known LeBron James hater, believes that LBJ should sign with the San Antonio Spurs in the offseason. But before we shun his idea, Bayless has made a compelling case for why he thinks the four-time champ should take his talents to Texas.

“Because if you could have LeBron [James] play point for them 30 minutes a night, they would be much better to me. Because his greatest strength is passing and distributing, he could average easy 10, 11, 12 assists a night with that team. But it would be a big, bold, gutsy move because you’re bringing in that aura, you’re changing the chemistry,” Skip Bayless said.

That’s quite interesting, especially coming from Skip. He has a point, though. James would definitely thrive in a Spurs jersey. Just imagine all the wicked lobs he’ll throw at Victor Wembanyama.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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