Overview
- On Tuesday’s Mind the Game episode with Steve Nash, James named Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey and Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson as this season’s leading leap performers.
- James said he has trained with Maxey over multiple summers, praising his early-morning routine and reliability as foundations for his surge.
- Maxey is posting career-best numbers at 31.1 points per game with increases across rebounds, assists, and steals.
- James also worked out with Johnson and noted that expanded point-forward duties after Trae Young’s injury have unlocked his all-around game.
- Johnson leads the Hawks at 23.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 8.4 assists with seven triple-doubles, while James applauded broader league growth and continued his own strong play for the Lakers.