Even at this stage of his career, LeBron James doesn't forget. And he made that crystal clear Saturday night.
After the Boston Celtics demolished the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron was asked about his relationship with Jaylen Brown. His response? "Our relationship has been pretty respectful. Besides the shit he said about Bronny in Summer League. But other than that we've been all right."
That's pure LeBron right there - maintaining professionalism while letting you know he absolutely remembers every slight. Brown reportedly made comments about Bronny James during Summer League, and clearly, it stuck with the King.
Here's the thing about this quote - it adds another layer to a rivalry that never really goes away. Lakers-Celtics is the NBA's greatest rivalry, and now you've got personal tension between two of the league's biggest stars.
Brown, for his part, let his game do the talking Saturday night, dropping 32 points in the blowout win. But you can bet LeBron filed this one away. At 41 years old, he's still got that competitive fire, still taking mental notes, still holding grudges when it comes to his family.
The professional respect is there - both players acknowledged each other after the game. But beneath the surface, there's real emotion. And in a league that sometimes feels too friendly, too buddy-buddy, I love it.
This is what makes sports compelling, folks. It's not just about the X's and O's. It's about the human drama, the slights remembered, the scores settled. LeBron just reminded everyone that even legends don't forget.
The Lakers-Celtics rivalry lives on, now with a little extra spice. And that's exactly what this league needs.
