Does LeBron deserve a Lakers statue? This former champion thinks so

Mychal Thompson, a member of two of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship teams from the Showtime era, sounds mystified by a simmering debate, in the wake of LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers. Does LeBron James deserve a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the Lakers?“A statue? He deserves three statues, buddy,’’ Thompson told USA TODAY Sports. “Miami, Cleveland and L.A. That's how great he is. "He's arguably the greatest player to ever play, along with Karee