In a May episode of the "Mind the Game" podcast, James floated the idea of players getting several weeks off to prepare for the NBA playoffs. James has appeared in 292 total playoff games in his career, the equivalent of an extra three-and-a-half NBA seasons.

Haliburton is a notorious trash talker, and his theatrics were on full display during the Pacers' recent series win over the New York Knicks. As his teammate in the Olympics this summer, LeBron saw that side of Haliburton, and he knows not to take it for granted.

Ahead of the start of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James praised Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on Wednesday.