Getty LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been the subject of criticism for his comments made about Israel at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. Former NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway Sr. showed little respect to LeBron James by naming players from his era above the icon. Both Grant Hill and Penny Hardaway were named by one of Hardaway’s hosts during a discussion about incredible talents who had their prime shortened due to injury. James is often considered at worst a top-two all-time player in