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 Lakers Superstar LeBron James Reacts to Insane On the Field Moment with Miguel Rojas
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A new phenomenon in recent seasons for MLB, many fans are still divisive on networks introducing in-game player interviews to broadcasts. 

Though some may view it as a distraction to both the viewing experience and the players on the field, Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be on board after watching Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas field a groundball putout while on the mic. 

Coach interviews for ESPN and TNT are frequently seen on NBA telecasts, but players rarely get the spotlight while on the court unless it's an exhibition match such as the All-Star Game. 

That could change in due time as one of basketball's biggest superstars wants to see the process implemented not just in the pre-game or post-game, but while he's on the hardwood. 

It remains to be seen just what effect this could have on the league, but TNT and ESPN get soundbites from mic'd-up players already. 

Fans might not get the unfiltered audio that goes into the competitive nature of a basketball game, but asking questions to some of the best athletes in the world while on the court could be a fun and entertaining project to explore. 

New ideas such as this one are reasons why baseball is as exciting as ever with new rule changes increasing interest in the game higher than it's been in years. 

Though far from a perfect product due to cheap ownership, bad umpiring, and other concerns, baseball's continued innovation to catch up with both the NBA and NFL has certainly worked for 2023. 

Rises in attendance, TV ratings and plenty of other factors indicate that successful measures such as this one will continue to move the game forward. 

If the NBA chooses to adopt the fun interview process, players speaking while slamming home a dunk on the fastbreak will continue indicating that baseball's still very much alive in the nation. 

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Dodgers and was syndicated with permission.

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