Paul George once expressed his desire to get mentored by LeBron James. He said that he wanted to have a conversation about the game with LeBron. Paul has done quite well in their career, and he has received appreciation from a lot of NBA fans too. It’s good to see him respecting other talents and seeking advice from them. LeBron has also shown his appreciation for Paul George in the past. They both share a very good bond off the court, but at the same time, they are very competitive when playing against each other.
“It would be great to be able to pick his brain, pick his mind and just talk about the game because I think he’s a player that can help me get to the next level and continue to keep going to the next level, I wish some day we have that relationship where he is someone I can talk to—not during the season because I’m too competitive during the season—but maybe in the summertime.” Paul George said
Paul George and LeBron James as rivals
Fans enjoyed the competition between LeBron James and Paul George during the 2013 NBA playoffs. LeBron won his fourth MVP award, but Paul’s comeup also remained a highlight of that time. By that time, LeBron had already established himself as one of the best, but somehow, at the same time, Paul made his entry into the elite club during that time. He earned a lot of respect from the NBA fans around the club as he was just 23 years old by that time, and giving good competition to players like King James cannot be ignored.
LeBron James vs. Paul George (2013) pic.twitter.com/cTEZElpcK7
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Heat-Pacers faceoff in 2014
In 2014, Indiana Pacers was one of the most promising teams in the league. They dominated the league in the starting and was considered as one of the strongest defensive team in the league. The team reached the Eastern Conference finals, and the Pacers won the first game by 107-96. Then LeBron James showed up and outperformed everybody and helped the Miami Heat to take a lead of 3-1. Later on, ended up beating the Pacers. It was the time when the rivalry between Paul and LeBron got interesting.
LeBron James vs Paul George
NBA Championships
Paul George 0
LeBron James 4
NBA Seasons
Paul George 13
LeBron James 20
Playoffs Played
Paul George 10
LeBron James 16
All-Star Games
Paul George 8
LeBron James 19
