Two of LeBron James’ former teammates were quite ready to celebrate his accomplishment after passing Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Watch Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson mercilessly roast LeBron for passing MJ
“I think it’s a huge accomplishment for a guy like him who’s shown his consistency, of ball-hogging.”
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson host the amazing Road Trippin’ podcast, which they started as members of the Cavaliers along with LeBron. Upon hearing that he’d just passed Jordan they had some thoughts.
Frye: “I think it’s a huge accomplishment for a guy like him who’s shown his consistency, of ball-hogging. He’s a huge ball hog.”
Jefferson: “Never passed the ball.”
Frye: “Never. Passed. The. Ball.”
Jefferson: “Why don’t you try to pass the all-time assist leader? Why don’t you try and pass John Stockton, instead of trying to pass Kareem?”
Frye: “It took him long enough. What is this, 19 years?”
Jefferson: “Years.”
Frye: “It took him YEARS.”
Jefferson: “God, if I kept playing I would have passed people too.”
Frye: “Yeah, if I just shot 14-15 times a game. Anyway, congrats man — you suck.”
Jefferson: “Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.”
Frye: “You owe me a bottle of wine.”
Obviously Frye and Jefferson have love for LeBron, but they also have love for a good comedy bit, and to that end they’re geniuses. I’m so here for Frye and Jefferson to host a yearly NBA roast of players leaving the league. If they can do all this off the cuff, imagine what they could do with preparation, and Dwyane Wade waiting to be roasted.
