It’s been a whirlwind for LeBron James lately. On one side, he’s basking in the praise for leading Team USA to Olympic gold in Paris. On the other hand, he’s facing backlash for allegedly pressuring the Lakers’ front office to draft his son, Bronny. Recently, Kwame Brown, never one to shy away from criticizing LeBron, offered his latest take during a heated sit-down. Brown, the outspoken former No. 1 overall pick, didn’t hold back, delivering some biting comments.
Speaking on the Role Player Podcast, Brown aimed at LeBron James, not for his son this time, but for his playing style. He went straight to the point, claiming that LeBron always needed specific support to succeed. “I think he made Chris Bosh worse… I think he always needed specialty bigs around him in order to be able to be LeBron,” Brown stated.

Brown’s comments weren’t just empty words; the numbers back them up. From 2010 to 2014, LeBron and Bosh teamed up with the Miami Heat, winning two championships. However, Bosh’s performance took a significant hit. Before joining the Heat, Bosh peaked, averaging 24.0 PPG and 10.8 RPG. However, as soon as he teamed up with LeBron, his stats dropped to 18.7 PPG and 8.3 RPG in his first season.

But Brown wasn’t done. He compared LeBron to another basketball great, Michael Jordan, accusing LeBron of wielding his influence unethically. “You think MJ didn’t have the power to bring both of his boys to the Washington Wizards? Come on now. He never would cheat the game like this. You gotta earn this sh**,” Brown vented. While Jordan Taylor, the podcast host, pushed back on Brown’s remarks, insisting there’s no solid case against LeBron, the comparison still stung.
Previously, Brown has also slammed the NBA’s obsession with LeBron, arguing it’s time to shine the spotlight on younger talents.

LeBron’s dominance in the NBA media leaves Kwame Brown frustrated

Kwame Brown isn’t shy about calling out the current state of NBA media. The former big man has often voiced his frustration with how platforms tend to glorify established stars like LeBron James at the expense of up-and-coming talent. Despite the league being packed with young, promising players, Brown believes their stories often get lost amid the constant buzz around big names.

Recently, Brown shared his thoughts with TMZ Sports, highlighting his concerns about the lack of focus on new stars. “You got this young talent,” Brown said. “The only thing I see that’s wrong with the NBA is that they hold on to the ‘superstar’ thing too long. We got OKC… before, I didn’t even know their starting five. You don’t even know their coach.”
Brown argues that the NBA’s obsession with marketability over actual performance could backfire once LeBron exits the game. “Coffee,” as Brown is nicknamed, thinks the league could find itself struggling to captivate fans without LeBron if they don’t start showcasing the young talent already on the court. “You gotta start promoting this young talent that you have. Otherwise, they’re going to be scrambling when LeBron’s gone,” Brown warned.