[外電] Shaq raves about James' hoops IQ
It's well-documented that Shaquille O'Neal has high standards for coaches.
Typically, it takes one of iconic status such as Pat Riley or Phil Jackson to
impress him.
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That makes his praise of LeBron James that much more notable.
"His basketball IQ is phenomenal," O'Neal said of James. "He could coach in
the NBA right now."
The 24-year-old James has impressed O'Neal with his thorough knowledge of the
game -- his understanding of angles, of defensive principles, of how to set
up teammates, of how opponents defend various plays and players, and of not
only his own responsibilities on the court but those of all his teammates as
well.
O'Neal hasn't talked about who's better between James and his former Los
Angeles Lakers teammate, Kobe Bryant. But he has told confidantes that James
has the advantage in basketball IQ, saying he's the smartest star he's played
with in his 18-year career.
James was flattered by O'Neal's comments, but noncommittal on his coaching
future.
"I've never thought about coaching before," James said. "I just know the game
and have always been a student of the game."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4731136
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