NBA news: LeBron Lakers move justified, Kerr eyes next star, City Edition kits released
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LeBron made ‘right decision’ to join Lakers
LeBron James hit 24 points last night as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-110 to register their fifth win of the season.
FOX Sports pundit Colin Cowherd believes the win against the Timberwolves - who have looked on the verge of doing something impressive for five years - proves he joined the correct franchise.
“LeBron James, now in game 11 for the Lakers, made the right choice,” Cowherd said on The Herd.
LeBron James, now in game 11 for the Lakers, made the right choice
“The young players hitting threes last night, Tyson Chandler was introduced and proved key down the stretch…
“LeBron made the right choice. He chose the right brand. He chose the right GM.
“Think about the teams off-season that wanted LeBron.
"The Houston Rockets wanted LeBron… They’re 0-4 at home; they’re a mess.”
Steve Kerr raises eyebrows with LeBron comparison
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr compared college star Zion Williamson to James.
The Duke Blue Devils student is a tour de force in college basketball, but Kerr’s comments would have been frowned upon, as NBA coaches are not allowed to publicly discuss who will available in next year’s trade.
Kerr said of Williamson: “I thought LeBron was a one-shot deal but apparently the next guy is coming.
“Before I get fined I am going to change the subject.”
Franchises release new ‘City Edition’ kits
Teams across the NBA have been releasing their City Edition kits for the 2018/19 season.
The initiative of introducing City Edition kits game after Nike formalised their partnership with the NBA in 2017.
The jerseys are supposed to pay homage to the fans by encompassing aspects of the local area of each franchise.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks