NBA Draft prospect could fall in draft after growing worries from teams. Former NBA veteran Brian Scalabrine appeared on The Dan Patrick Show recently to discuss

LeBron James criticized the discourse around "ring culture" in the NBA, pushing back on the idea that a player's greatness is measured by how many championships he wins.

James has been seen on the sidelines for much of his career, coaching younger players on his teams, including a viral clip with Austin Reaves in his rookie year. He had recently teased his retirement in an advertisement, with his $52.6 million option for the 2026 season still waiting to be picked up.