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LeBron James: Monkey Off A-Rod's Back

Posted on February 10, 2009 at 09:10 PM.

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02/10/09 7:59 PM EST

LeBron: Monkey Off A-Rod's Back
NBA superstar puts positive spin on steroid admission
By Doug Miller / MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez's admission of steroid use has rebounded all the way to one of the stars of the National Basketball Association.
NBA star LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers told the Associated Press on Tuesday that Rodriguez's confession was a positive thing for the Yankees third baseman.

"I think it had to be a big monkey for him to get off his back, and I think it will be good for him in the long run," James said. "It's another big cloud over all baseball, and his accomplishments, but I think it will be good for him in the long run."

James, who considers himself a fan of the Yankees, said he doesn't think the NBA has a problem with steroids.

"I look at baseball like it's one of those team sports that's kind of individual, and I guess baseball players think they need an edge on the next player," James said. "It's never mentioned in basketball and I hope it never is, or in any sport.

"You know guys always want to get an edge. It's just never done [in basketball], and I hope it never will be," he said. "It's dangerous."

Doug Miller is reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.