Why isn't LeBron more popular with young players?

[SpursFanSinceNovember2017]

This years rookies voted Durant and Kobe ahead of him when asked who their favorite player was, something that happened last year as well.

NBA Rookie Survey Results - Ball Don't Stop

Who is your favorite player in the league?

1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 21.2 percent
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 18.2 percent
3. LeBron James, Cleveland — 15.2 percent
T-4. Stephen Curry, Golden State — 9.1 percent
Dwyane Wade, Miami — 9.1 percent
6. James Harden, Houston — 6.1 percent
Others receiving votes: Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Kevin Garnett, Minnesota; Marc Gasol, Memphis; Rudy Gay, Sacramento; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Klay Thompson, Golden State; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City

Last year: Kevin Durant — 25.0 percent

 

[Llcoolbay]

Lebrons game right now isn't eye appealing to players..

Too bad social media wasnt that big when young Lebron played

 

[Brandon M.]

football player that plays basketball yall...whats to like

 

[Fade Runner 2049]

young nikkas not modeling their game after the most traveling nikka in the league, that's good coaching by their coaches

 

[Reid2Achieve]

He doesn't have an aesthetically pleasing game.

 

[Nick Barnes]

i remember when i had my grandma cop me and lebron jersey his rookie year (thanks gma ) all the old heads were clowning me saying he wasn't gonna be shyt and how it was disrespectful to wear number 23.

jokes on you old muhfukkassss

time flys

 

[Made Myself A Boss]

nikkas still not respecting The Decision.... He basically bought his first two championships

 

[OG_StankBrefs]

nikkas still not respecting The Decision.... He basically bought his first two championships

 

[Johnny Vulture]

Rudy Gay?

 

[gho3st]

nobody wants to be associated with anything crabish...

 

[Optimus Prime]

He would rather pass than shoot if it's the better play

 

[Gotright]

Think about when u was young. All you wanted to do was score. Lebron game is more then scoring not saying kd or Kobe game is all about scoring but it's what their best at

 

[Real]

Cuz he's a bytchass nikka.

 

[Osmosis]

Because they like shot jackers

 

[360Waves]

Best part about being back in the green is being able to neg OP's bytch ass.