Phil Knight, the founder of the famous sports brand Nike, expressed his admiration for NBA superstar LeBron James following one of James’ impressive game-deciding shots recently.
In a match between the Lakers and Celtics, LeBron James scored the decisive goal to help the Lakers come from behind against their arch-rivals. Right after the extremely skillful long-distance shot that defeated the opposing defense, Phil Knight tweeted “Amazing shot! LeBron is extraordinary. I look forward to seeing many more of his peak moments.”
As a longtime basketball fan, Phil Knight has certainly witnessed many memorable footage of LeBron James. But the fact that he publicly expresses admiration for James like this shows Knight’s profound respect for James’ achievements and exceptional play.
