During his podcast with Steve Nash, LeBron James discussed the prevalence of "ring culture" an its affect on all-time rankings in the NBA.

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LeBron James, possibly in the final stretch of his remarkable NBA career, has reignited the debate about the "ring culture" that looms large over American sports, especially basket

In his most recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, James pushed back against the narrative that players who haven't won any or many rings can't be in the conversation as the greatest players in the sport.

LeBron James stepped up to guard Rajon Rondo during the 2010 NBA playoffs: "I would take the challenge" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Every coach dreams of a superstar who, beyond shining offensively, fully commits to defense. That means not just giving his all on that side of the floor but embracing the toughest defensive assignments.

Teams in the point-guard market will be working with a less impressive second tier of fringe starters and high-level backups.