Indiana Pacers rookie Benedict Maturin needs to be notified at his first meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers later this season. LeBron James wasn't the one to talk to too kindly.
Shortly before the 2022 NBA Draft, Maturin began talking about his excitement against the Lakers.
"Many people say he's great," Maturintold The Washington Post. "I want to see his greatness. I don't think anyone is better than me. He will have to show me that he is better than me."
James He has had a lot of verbal spar in his career, especially against Jimmy Butler at the 2020 NBA Finals and Klay Thompson, the Warriors Guard at the 2016 Finals, when it matters. increase. James continued to win both of these titles.
There are still many games to play for 37-year-old James. Last season he averaged 30.3 points, 6.2 assists and 8.2 rebounds per game.
Expect Maturin, 20, when the Pacers play the Lakers, to enter the "Welcome to the NBA" moment. The 2022-23 NBA season hasn't been scheduled yet, but many fans are around the dates of the first match between the Lakers and the Pacers.
