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Kristen Wong

EXPLAINED: Lebron james perfectly explained why draymond green is so valuable to warriors | Rare Historical Photos

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talk on court before warm up at T-Mobile Arena. | Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The NBA playoffs are finally here, with fans no doubt hoping for a slew of thrilling, edge-of-your-seat matchups involving big-name teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers star LeBron James, who has long wowed fans with his epic postseason duels against Steph Curry and the Warriors, could very well face his familiar foe later on in the playoffs.

If and when that time comes, tensions will surely rise. But for now, there's nothing but love between James and the Dubs, with the 40-year-old recently giving a huge compliment to one particular Warriors player who has been integral to the franchise's sustained success.

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