LeBron on being slowest player in the series vs. Celtics: Tracking data can kiss my ass

According to NBA tracking data, LeBron James was the slowest player on the court in the first three games of the series against the Celtics averaging a speed of 3.4MPH.

Here’s how James responded when The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd presented him with that fact:

“That’s the dumbest I’ve ever heard,” James told The Athletic after his 44 points evened this series at two games each. “That tracking can kiss my ass. The slowest guy? Get out of here.”

James then offered a suggestion…

“Tell them to track how tired I am after the game, track that ,” James said. “I’m No. 1 in the NBA on how tired I am after the game.”