Lakers LeBron James Listed in Top List of Most Influential People in 2019

LeBron James has a disappointing debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was out of the floor for a month, and the team will miss the playoffs this year. however, the king found himself in Time Magazine’s list of the top 100 most influential people of 2019.

This year was LeBron’s best year. He hit multiple milestones off the court, and now has another honor added to his list of accolades. LeBron had the honor to be part of Time’s list for the fourth time in his professional career. Warren Buffett wrote his profile, and he had nothing but words of praise for the Lakers star.

“I first met LeBron James more than a decade ago, when we filmed a skit for a Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. I beat him in basketball in the video, so it was clearly comedy. We had a good time, and since that day, I’ve been impressed with his leadership skills, his sharp mind and his ability to stay grounded. People in LeBron’s position get tugged in different directions and have a lot of chances to make bad decisions. He’s kept his head, and that’s not easy.

“Early heroes will mold a person’s future. LeBron has justified the adulation of millions and millions of young people, thanks to his ability to live up to enormous expectations on the basketball court, his business successes in Hollywood and media, and his new I Promise School for disadvantaged kids in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. That adulation will make a positive difference in their lives. And you know what else is exciting? As great as he has been so far—on and off the court—you’re just seeing the start of LeBron.”

This isn’t the first time Warren praises LeBron. He really likes his business ideas and the way he helps the community. Yes, LeBron knows how to do business, and we can already make guesses regarding his post-basketball career.

“He’s smart about business, but he’s just a smart guy,” Buffett said of LeBron. “I noticed that the first time I met him… And you know he doesn’t miss anything.”

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