SUMMARY
- During the postgame interview, LeBron James was asked about when he watches the women's basketball game, and what is it that stands out in the way they play.
- Caitlin Clark's rematch with Angel Reese beat the 2023 NBA Finals in viewership numbers
Caitlin Clark has already made a name for herself in the basketball world. Her incredible performances have not only made her a popular college basketball player but also drew the attention of NBA veteran players like LeBron James. He has previously given a shoutout to the Iowa star and recently gave the ultimate compliment as he said that she is the reason why people tuned in.
The Lakers won over the Washington Wizards by 120-125 in the recent game. King James played for 36 minutes and recorded 25 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds against the Washington-based franchise. During the postgame interview, he was asked about when he watches the women’s basketball game, and what is it that stands out in the way they play.
James responded by saying, “What stands out about the way they play? I guess that means they play the right way.” He continued by highlighting that there is no difference between women’s and men’s college basketball and the popularity comes in the icons that are in the women’s game. James said, “Iowa is a great team but Caitlin Clark is the reason we tuned in,” and named a few other popular college-level basketball players.
Caitlin Clark’s rematch with Angel Reese beat the 2023 NBA Finals in viewership numbers
The recent matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese at the Elite Eight was one of the most awaited games in the March Madness. The fans were on the edge of their seats for this game since it was a rematch between the two teams. Last year at the women’s national championship, LSU beat Iowa, and in this recent game, Iowa dismantled LSU to Proceed to the Final Four.
This is going to piss off a lot of Nuggets fans😂😂 pic.twitter.com/qxTrPBhvZb
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) April 3, 2024
This led to a staggering 12.3 million viewership numbers and is a new record for the most-watched college basketball game on ESPN platforms. Not only this, but this impressive record beat the 2023 NBA Finals in viewership numbers which stood at 11.64 million. This took NBA fans by surprise and they await to see how the 2024 NBA Finals’ viewership numbers turn out to be.
LeBron James regrets not playing college basketball for one reason
LeBron James was drafted into the NBA by the Cleveland Cavaliers when he was just 18 years old. He was the first overall pick of the 2003 Draft and made his anticipated debut against the Sacramento Kings. Just four months after graduating from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, James found himself on the NBA court.
While his career turned out to be exceptional, he still holds regrets for not playing college basketball. On his infamous podcast, “Mind the Game”, James was discussing the NCAA Tournament and said, “This is the only time. March Madness right now is the only time I think about playing college basketball.” Further, he emphasized that he has been feeling this for 21 straight years.