Colin Cowherd Slams LeBron James for 'Ring Culture' Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Twenty-one time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward LeBron James, who has appeared in 10 NBA Finals and won four of them, apparently no longer thinks championships matter when appraising a successful NBA run.

James used Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley and podcast co-host Steve Nash as examples of great players that never won a title. James added that, while their careers are somewhat diminished by some because they didn't win a title, the same thing isn't said about other great players in other sports who never won a ring.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the best basketball minds on the planet, but he won't be walking the sidelines to impart his knowledge when his playing career is over.