Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has publicly praised Boston Celtics forward Paul George for remarks he made years ago, according to a report from NESN's Scott Rafferty published Tuesday.
The specific details of George's past comments and the context of James' praise were not immediately detailed in the initial report. James, a four-time NBA champion and the league's all-time leading scorer, has frequently acknowledged peers and competitors throughout his 22-year career.
George, a nine-time All-Star, joined the Celtics in the 2024 offseason after spending five seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. The two forwards have faced each other numerous times in regular-season and playoff matchups since George entered the league in 2010.
Further details on the nature of George's original remarks and James' response are expected to emerge as the story develops.
