LeBron James is many things: a four-time MVP, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and now, a podcast co-host with Steve Nash. But according to some Twitter and TikTok trolls, one thing he apparently isn’t… is a guy with a “bag.”
Yes, you read that right. In the year 2025, while averaging nearly 25 points per game at age 40, LeBron James is still out here fighting off clowns on social media who claim he has “no bag.” This is a basketball term meaning he doesn’t have a diverse or flashy skill set, and now? He’s finally responded.
On a recent episode of Mind The Game, the new hit podcast where LBJ and Steve Nash nerd out over hoops in the best way possible, LeBron had a little something to say about all the chirping. “I see it all the time, I’ll be on social media and it’s like ‘LeBron has no bag,’” James said around the 25-minute mark. “‘LeBron has no bag,’ and I’m sitting here with like 50 billion points,” pause for laughter.
Of course, LeBron James doesn’t actually have 50 billion points, but with 42,184 and counting, he is the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. So yeah, that clapback is valid, but James wasn’t just venting. He used the moment to say something bigger about the game and the direction it’s headed in.
LeBron James Opens Up About The Modern Game Of Basketball
“Just play the game the right way,” he continued. “And I hope that our younger generation doesn’t get swamped by saying, ‘I need a bag.’ Work on your game, know what you’re going to be good at in order to help the team and prove the next year to be a better player.”
Translation? Stop chasing TikTok highlights and start studying how to actually win basketball games. This isn’t new for LeBron. He’s always played the game with IQ first. Even early in his career, when the “no jumper” jokes were louder, he focused on the fundamentals and built his skillset brick by brick. The result? A player who can still wreck defenses from just about anywhere on the court, paint, perimeter, pick-and-roll, you name it.
Yes, he’s still a freight train when he goes downhill, but at this point in his career, it’s the bag that lets him age like fine wine. He can isolate, navigate off-ball screens, hit stepbacks, and, yes, knock down threes with confidence. It’s not always flashy, but it’s damn effective.
That’s the real flex. He adapted, evolved, and kept growing while others plateaued. The Lakers have absolutely reaped the benefits since he landed in L.A. in the twilight of his career. Despite being in his 40s, James is still adapting to his body and to the ever-changing NBA, and that’s exactly why he’s still one of the most feared players in the game.
So, the next time someone tries to say “LeBron James has no bag,” maybe remind them he’s carrying more than just handles and crossovers. He’s got rings, a record, Gold medals, and now, a top-tier podcast that breaks down the game at a level most casuals can’t even comprehend. The trolls may never go away, but LeBron’s legacy? Untouchable. Bag or no bag, he is the blueprint.
Dylan Cook 
