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LeBron James is 40 years old now, and many people think he’s one of the best basketball players in history, possibly even the greatest ever. Still, some people on social media say he “has no bag.” In basketball, that means they think he doesn’t have fancy skills like tricky dribbles or stylish moves.
LeBron recently talked about this on the Mind the Game podcast. He said:
“I see people on social media all the time saying, ‘LeBron has no bag.’ And I’m just sitting here like – I have 50 billion points!”
Of course, LeBron doesn’t have 50 billion points. But he’s making a strong point: he’s scored more points than any other NBA player ever. That’s a huge achievement.
Here’s the real number: LeBron has scored 42,184 points in regular NBA season games, which makes him the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
These are the next top players behind him:
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387 points
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Karl Malone – 36,928 points
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Kobe Bryant – 33,643 points
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Michael Jordan – 32,292 points
All of those legends were known for having great basketball skills or a “deep bag.” So people are wondering: how can LeBron, who has scored even more than all of them, not have a bag?
This argument has caused a lot of buzz online. Many fans and even players have started sharing their thoughts.
What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say about the LeBron James controversy?
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a superstar from the Milwaukee Bucks, also spoke up. He posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“If there are people out there who believe that one of the greatest players ever has no bag… man, I’ve seen it all.”
Giannis also gets similar criticism sometimes, even though he’s an incredible player too. So he understands what LeBron is going through.
Both Giannis and LeBron are renowned for their exceptional strength, speed, and athleticism. Some people believe their success is largely due to their physical prowess, rather than their skill. But many others believe their basketball abilities are underrated and deserve more respect.