LeBron James celebrates Kyrie Irving and takes a swipe at LA Lakers

LeBron James celebrates Kyrie Irving

On the eve of the start of the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas, LeBron James, during an episode of his podcast with JJ Reddick (the next head coach of the LA Lakers), among other topics discussed, wanted to speak honeyed words towards his former partner in the Cleveland days Kyrie Irving. In extolling No. 11, in addition, he did not è miss, albeit implicitly, a jibe at the yellow-violet franchise for not sinking the punch when he left Brooklyn.

"I always called him the "magician" because there's nothing he can&#39t do on a basketball court. I am incredibly happy and proud to follow his growth, but at the same time I am angry that I am no longer his teammate" began the Los Angeles Lakers basketball player as quoted on "Sky Sports".

"I have soì many words to praise Kyrie that I end up not even having one. He's the most talented player you&#39ve ever seen in the NBA. I have never seen anyone in my life who felt soì comfortable shooting with both his weak and strong hand. If he doesn&#39t get a few right-handed shots in, he&#39s able to finish exclusively left-handed for the rest of the game and find his rhythm again. He's a very special and unique player" added LeBron James.

Irving, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are expected to play the first act of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on the night of Thursdayì June 6 and Fridayì 7 at TD Garden.