LeBron praises Boston crowd and explains why Celtics are sneaky dangerous

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) speaks in a press conference before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesJust about every step of the way in LeBron James’ illustrious career, he has been a thorn in the side of the Boston Celtics. Whether it was failing to get over the hump of the Big 3 Cs in his first stint in Cleveland, finally slaying that dragon with Miami, keeping Boston under his thumb during his second stint in Cleveland, or leading the hated Lakers, James and the Celtics have been arch nemeses forever.

But over 23 years of going to battle, a mutual respect has…