LeBron James should receive Tom Brady's treatment, according to analyst

LeBron James is one of the greatest if not the greatest players in NBA history. Now, at age 38, he will be playing his 20th season in the league. According to NBA analyst Nick Wright, LeBron James should receive special treatment from the Lakers just as Tom Brady had this season from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“I would cut LeBron the slack I’m going to cut Brady. If I am being honest, if LeBron was mysteriously gone from training camp for 10 days, would I say ‘bad teammate not doing it’ or would I say, ‘guys, he's been in the league 20 years, if he needs time’ … I'd say the latter not the former.” expressed the host of First Things First.

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