The L.A. Lakers legend is a four-time NBA champion and his numbers are more than respectable even at the age of 40
Despite being widely regarded as one of basketball’s all-time greats, Wembanyama’s remarks suggest that LeBron James may not be receiving the recognition he still deserves citing he is the most underrated NBA player today.
At 40 years old, James continues to defy expectations with his performances at Crypto.com Arena. His stats speak for themselves—averaging 24.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game.
Additionally, he boasts an impressive 51.6% shooting percentage from the field while making 39.5% of his three-point attempts.
What did Wemby say?
While LeBron James may no longer be leading the NBA in statistical dominance, his longevity and continued excellence remain unmatched, yet San Antonio Spurs’ standout Victor Wembanyama believes James isn’t receiving the recognition he deserves.
Speaking with NBA on TNT, Wembanyama made his stance clear: “I’m going to go with LeBron. Underrated just means you’re not rated as your right value, right? I think LeBron’s underrated.“
As expected, Wembanyama’s comment sparked debate among fans, who remain divided on James’ legacy.
Despite avoiding major controversies throughout his career, LeBron continues to be a polarizing figure. Some argue he’s overrated, while others firmly believe he is the greatest to ever play the game.
However, not everyone agreed with the assessment. A skeptical fan dismissed the idea, writing, “Bron and underrated should never be in the same sentence.” Another user weighed in, saying, “His age shows cuz LBJ isn’t underrated come on now kid.”
The debate over LeBron’s place in the league continues, but whether underrated or not, his ability to perform at such a high level deep into his career remains undeniable.
