Mike Brown says rookie habits signaled LeBron's long career

Star enters 24th NBA season this fall

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Mike Brown says he knew LeBron would play a long career because he was asking veterans for tips and tricks to longevity Via @Krisplashed on X

What happened: Mike Brown pointed to early questions to veterans about longevity habits as the tell. The exchange surfaced during preseason ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Careers of that length shape workload planning across an 82-game schedule. Veteran availability late in the season often factors into postseason positioning.

What to watch: Attention turns to preseason action ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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@krisplashed 2026-10-05T21:51:45.375045+00:00

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