LeBron James’ new conversational HBO series, “The Shop,” has been off to a pretty electric start.
He’s had rappers and celebrities on to talk about their beefs and had casual chats with super-famous figures like Odell Beckham Jr., Candace Parker, and Snoop Dogg. And that’s all in just the first episode.
But on episode two of “The Shop,” LeBron’s discussion topics got even spicier.
Mostly, I’m talking about the NBA star’s thoughts on coaches, and how to have a respectful relationship with them.
“I never made myself feel like I was bigger than a head coach,” number 23 explains. “Like I still … T-Lue, that’s my guy. I called him Coach Lue.”
LeBron explained that his former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue preferred to be called something more casual, like T-Lue. (RELATED: LeBron James Opens Up About His Thoughts On White People. His Comments Might Suprise You)
“But for me,” he added, “You’re my coach, and I always feel like there’s a hierarchy to that. Like I’m the player, you’re the coach, so it’s like the respect factor.”
I know “The Shop” is supposed to be entertaining, but I didn’t know it was a full-blown comedy show. LeBron James treated his former coach Ty Lue like absolute GARBAGE.
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LeBron’s right about there being a hierarchy. But he had the order mixed up. LeBron James acts like he’s above every single one of his coaches. He’s probably not wrong — he’s a basketball genius and often does have a better instinct about the game than anyone else on the court. But don’t get it twisted. LeBron has not treated them with a ton of respect.
I give it one month into the NBA season (starting today) until LeBron starts calling his new coach Luke Walton by his first name. And two months until he starts making him stay late after games to run wind sprints.