Overview
- The Lakers host the Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 25, setting up LeBron James’ first Christmas meeting with Kevin Durant since 2018.
- James acknowledged he would rather spend the day at home but called Christmas games an honor and said he looks forward to performing when called.
- He already holds multiple Christmas Day records, including most games played and 507 career points, and he can extend those marks this year.
- Rich Paul defended James’ family-first sentiment on the Game Over podcast, which followed mixed online reactions to the player’s comments.
- The discussion renewed public speculation about James’ future given his age and earlier remarks about not playing much longer, though he is confirmed to play on Christmas.