LeBron James reveals the secret to scandal-free career: ‘Can’t be a s—t show’

Being a “s–t show” wasn’t part of LeBron James’ career blueprint.

The Lakers superstar, who’s currently in his 22nd NBA season, was a guest during Wednesday’s “New Heights” podcast and he explained how that strategy has gotten him pretty far.

“You can’t be a s–t show,” James, 40, who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, told hosts Jason and Travis Kelce. “You can’t be a piece of s–t, you can’t be doing things that affects anything that has anything to do with your profession and being available to your teammates, being available to the franchise and being available every time you get out there that causes a distraction. I felt that.

LeBron James discusses his career and life both on and off of the court during an appearance on the "New Heights" podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce on January 15, 2025.
LeBron James discusses his career and life both on and off of the court during an appearance on the “New Heights” podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce on January 15, 2025.

“When I started to start my family that was another part of it. I knew [his wife] Savannah was the one and I started having kids and I was like, ‘I didn’t have that male influence. My dad wasn’t around.’ I was, ‘OK I can’t f–k that up.’

“… To the young guys out there that feel the pressure, that feel like it’s maybe too much — if you just put the work on, don’t be an ᴀsshole, be a good person and dedicate yourself to the craft, the game will always be kind to you.”

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