While 35-year-old LeBron James is still playing at an MVP level, the Lakers star has also gravitated into more of a public mentorship role for some of the NBA's young stars.
On Sunday, after James' Lakers defeated Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans, 122-114, the 16-time All-Star shared an embrace with the 2019 No. 1 pick. Afterward, James voiced his thoughts on all those who critique his mentorship style.
"Anybody that says that 'LeBron why would he do that while he's playing? Is he showing a sign of weakness? He's buddy-buddy with guys he's going against.