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LeBron James defended Ben Simmons, who receives a lot of criticism from NBA fans for his playing style.

The superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers believes in Simmons’ potential, and he also thinks the star of the Philadelphia 76ers has all the tools required to become a great player.

“He worked his tail off. The sky’s the limit for Ben. His size, his strength, his vision, his IQ … he carries himself as someone who believes he’s the best, as you should.

As long as he doesn’t care about what other people say, he’ll be fine. Nine times out of 10, people who criticize you have never done anything in their life. Either that or they’re jealous ’cause you’re better than them,” James said, via ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan.