James used Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley and podcast co-host Steve Nash as examples of great players that never won a title. James added that, while their careers are somewhat diminished by some because they didn't win a title, the same thing isn't said about other great players in other sports who never won a ring.

LeBron James criticized the discourse around "ring culture" in the NBA, pushing back on the idea that a player's greatness is measured by how many championships he wins.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the best basketball minds on the planet, but he won't be walking the sidelines to impart his knowledge when his playing career is over.