LeBron James Rival Joakim Noah Praises Lakers Star: ‘I Can Barely Walk To The Bathroom And This Guy Is Still Dominating’

Former NBA center Joakim Noah recently praised Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. 

Noah, who had a fierce rivalry with LeBron during his playing career, said it’s incredible that LeBron, the oldest player in the NBA, is still playing at a high level. 

LeBron, 39, turns 40 in December. 

“To be dominant at 40 years old is pretty crazy. I mean I can barely walk to the bathroom and this guy is still dominating,” Noah said during a recent appearance on The Young Man And The Three podcast. “It speaks volumes on how serious he takes it. You got to give LeBron his flowers. It’s unbelievable.”

LeBron is averaging 22.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.5 blocks this season while shooting 49.5% from the field, 44.1% from beyond the arc and 75.0% from the free-throw line. 

We have never seen a player like LeBron before. He’s still putting up superstar numbers despite having so many miles on his body and being in the NBA since 2003. 

Noah never beat LeBron in the playoffs with the Chicago Bulls. The two got into on the court several times, but Noah always respected LeBron’s talent.

LeBron has career averages of 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Lakers. He’s a four-time MVP, a four-time champion and a four-time Finals MVP.

LeBron, who grew up idolizing Michael Jordan, is first in NBA history in points, fourth in assists, eighth in steals, second in field goals, eighth in 3-point field goals, fifth in triple-doubles, seventh in points per game and third in player efficiency rating.

LeBron is the only player in NBA history to rank top five all-time in points and assists, the only player to win three Finals MVPs with three different teams, the only player with 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists and the only player to score 40,000 points.