Barely drafted, the Canadian Raptors Benn Mathurin has been widely talked about because of his statement about LeBron James.
“A lot of people say he’s a great player. I want to see how much. I don’t think anyone is better than me. He will have to show me that he is better than me. »
As he prepares to play the summer league, the 6th choice of the last draft returned to this declaration which caused a stir.
“I’m just confident. LeBron is one of the greatest players in history and I think he’s the best player in history.” said Benn Mathurin. “I think people misunderstood what I was trying to say. I’m coming into the league and I’m not going to say anyone is better than me. It’s just the confidence I have in myself. I know who LeBron James is. There will be no other LeBron James. The media has their ways of reporting things, but there’s no disrespect for LeBron James and I’m looking forward to playing against him and great players. »
He still put a lot of pressure on himself with this kind of declaration and he will be expected at the turn.
“I just have to go out there and do what I do,” replied Mathurin. “To fight every moment, to bring energy, then to have fun, because basketball is what I like to do. »
