Lil Wayne has drawn parallels between his career and that of NBA legend LeBron James, noting that their professional histories share more than mere aptitude.

During an interview with Bleacher Report, Weezy was requested to provide a definition of himself as an NBA superstar renowned for a specific area of expertise.

In response, the former Cash Money child star elaborated on precisely what similarities exist between him and James.

“I would compare myself to LeBron,” Wayne responded. “I released my debut solo album at the age of 14, and it is this album that achieved platinum certification that I am referring to. I have continued to do this at an even faster rate since then, just as he did.

Weezy proceeded: “As you may recall, despite the fact that Tom Brady was victorious in the Super Bowl each year, the question remained, ‘Is this the year he’s going to retire?'” That is not even how we feel about LeBron; we do not wish for your retirement.

“That is precisely how I feel when individuals inquire about the release date of Tha Carter VI. “I mean, “That’s six of ’em, my God.” “Do they still desire it?”

Wayne has previously lauded James, at one point even referring to him as the all-time finest basketball player.

Wayne was asked on All the Smoke earlier this year which of LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant was superior.

He responded, “Bron, since I am not personally acquainted with Bron, my response would be from a distance.” Bron, my response is on the court. Brother, you must recall that I, for one thing, adored Jordan due to the manner in which he consistently prevailed. You don’t know much about the intricacies of the game when you’re a child.”

He continued by elaborating on why he preferred James to Jordan: “I’ve grown old enough to realize how f*cking difficult it is to do it back-to-back,” he said of Jordan’s two three-peats during his time with the Chicago Bulls. “At that point, he attained my respect and began to earn my respect to the extent that it is now at its peak.” It is exceedingly difficult to accomplish, and that n-gga Bron did just that with three distinct teams.”

Wayne further stated, “That very moment… Although he does not possess six, he has accomplished this feat with three distinct teams. Not even one of those muthafuckin’ teams did he serve as the second man. That precise moment is what, in my opinion, tipped him over the Jordan scale.”

Weezy has previously conveyed his admiration for Bryant, even dedicating a song to him that he subsequently revised subsequent to his tragic demise in a hellicopter crash in 2020.