IOWA CITY — The Iowa men’s basketball team had an exciting evening attending a Los Angeles Lakers game during their West Coast tour.
In a thrilling matchup, LeBron James shined with 22 points, leading the Lakers to a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, giving the Hawkeyes an unforgettable experience just before wrapping up their trip.
Hawkeyes players Brock Harding and Owen Freeman were eager to share their thoughts on the legendary franchise and iconic figure LeBron, calling it a dream come true. They savored this moment as a unique addition to their basketball journeys.
Reflecting on the opportunity, Freeman described the experience by saying, “Seeing the greatest basketball player of all time, it’s pretty unreal. I was able to cross something off my bucket list. was a fantastic experience alongside my teammates, creating lasting memories. It was awesome!”
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Freeman categorically placed LeBron at the top of his list of greatest of all time, with Michael Jordan close behind in second.
-Harding added his deal with Freeman, also putting LeBron in first place. “Seeing LeBron in person was on my bucket list too. It was really cool. It was crazy. He had three dunks that seemed to defy gravity, something only a select few can do,” he said. he declared.
Additionally, Harding mentioned that in his personal rankings, he places Lakers legend Kobe Bryant above Jordan for second place.
“It’s just my personal list,” Harding said, showing his enthusiasm for the game’s greats as Iowa prepares for its next challenge against Minnesota.
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