James Worthy tells LeBron James what he should do next that could help other NBA players

James Worthy has praised LeBron James for setting a new standard of professionalism and longevity in the NBA.

Worthy even believes the Los Angeles Lakers star’s approach could help shape how future players approach their careers.

The 64-year-old, who won three championships with the team in the 1980s, spoke about how LeBron’s dedication to his craft has allowed him to stay at the top for more than two decades.

Worthy said his former franchise’s current leader is a once-in-a-generation athlete whose mindset should be studied by anyone hoping to achieve sustained excellence.

His comments come as LeBron continues to perform at an elite level at 41, showing no signs of slowing down as he leads the Lakers through another competitive Western Conference campaign.

James Worthy praises LeBron James’ example for future players

Worthy said LeBron’s longevity and professionalism have set him apart from anyone else in the modern era of the NBA.

That’s why Worthy has recommended that James “write a book” about his approach to basketball for others to take inspiration from.

“He should write a book on how to be an athlete, how to prepare, how to train, how to sustain over time, how to keep your body and your mind right,” Worthy said.