James said Irving’s performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, when the 13-year veteran scored 24 of his 30 points in the first half to jump on the Minnesota Timberwolves, made him reconsider Dallas’ chances this postseason. “That was like, ‘Oh s—, Dallas may be able to not only win the Western Conference finals, they might be able to win the whole thing,’” James said. “Because of that [Irving] wild card. … He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen.” -via ESPN / June 4, 2024
