Slag the GAA all you like, but where would you rather send your kids?

Whatever its faults, our national game leaves America’s cult of the personality and gaudiness of Premier League in the shade

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) poses for photos with his sons Bronny and Bryce Maximus, daughter Zhuri, wife Savannah and mother Gloria after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Photo: Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports

Philly McMahon

You’ve seen the clip. LeBron James takes the pass at the edge of the key. He turns his shoulder and shunts Kenrich Williams back a half step. The clocks shows 10.9 seconds. The King takes his cue.

He rises and nails a fadeaway jumper from the foul line; the 38,386th and 38,387th points of his NBA career.