The Bill Simmons Podcast Ageless LeBron, Kawhi’s Crazy Career and NFL Draft Burning Questions With Zach Lowe and Peter Schrager
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LeBron's Ageless Versatility
- LeBron James is playing with remarkable energy and versatility at age 39, impacting defense and offense significantly.
- The Lakers are at their best playing small, scrambling defense, with LeBron and Rui acting as unconventional centers.
Kawhi Leonard's What-If Career
- Kawhi Leonard's career is one of the greatest 'what ifs' due to injuries limiting his full potential.
- His peak talent ranked with all-time great forwards, and his durability issues make his career unique.
Kawhi's Elite Career Efficiency
- Kawhi's career PER is elite among Hall of Famers, with fewer minutes played than most.
- Only three Hall of Famers have similar PER with fewer minutes: George Mikan, Neil Johnston, and Yao Ming.