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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had high praise for LeBron James, referring to him as “one of the smartest motherf*ckers I have ever played against.”

Turner highlighted James’ remarkable ability to anticipate plays and read the game at an extraordinary level.

In a recent appearance on the Run Your Race podcast, Turner shared his experiences of facing James on the court.

He recounted a specific instance where James demonstrated his basketball IQ by accurately predicting the Pacers’ plays before they unfolded, calling out their actions.