Isiah Thomas, a revered Hall of Famer, achieved numerous remarkable feats during his 13-year NBA career. Yet, even he finds himself in awe of LeBron James’s extraordinary accomplishments.
In a chat with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Thomas expressed his view that James’s achievements are not receiving the recognition they deserve from the media. He believes the press should constantly remind fans that what they are witnessing is “something we’ve never ever, ever, ever seen in our life” and might never witness again.
Thomas specifically pointed to James hitting his latest milestone: surpassing 50,000 career points. This achievement is monumental for both James and the NBA, but Thomas feels it warranted even greater celebration. Instead, critics were quick to highlight James’s age—40 years—and the 22 seasons he has under his belt.
There seems to be a tendency among some people to downplay James’s impressive career achievements. While some might dismiss the notion of James needing more accolades, citing his long-standing role as the face of the league and the frequent praise he’s received, others believe he deserves even more spotlight, especially considering he continues to compete at a high level against much younger players.
The debate surrounding James’s legacy seems destined to persist both now and after he hangs up his jersey. Yet, one thing is likely: before retiring, James will add a few more historical achievements to his name, inevitably sparking further discussions akin to Thomas’s passionate remarks. Thomas hopes fans will recognize that LeBron is one-of-a-kind and that each game he plays should be treasured.
