[Here](https://streamable.com/20zj1w) is a clip of his full answer to the question.
And here is the full quote if you’d just rather read:
> You have to pay attention. Thats all. You have to pay attention on a day to day basis and know ever individual is different. So you have to try to figure out how you can get the most out of every individual. And its different ways.
> I think it comes from being a father, I think, too. You know having 3 kids I understand that, you know, I gotta parent my kids differently to get the best out of them. Some of them I can yell at. Some I gotta be more comforting. Some I need to pull away to the side. Some I can yell at in front of the group and they’ll be fine with that. So I think that helps.
by Gtggtggtg
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He is basically saying he is Austin reeves father how cute lol
Parental role maybe?
So LeBron really was a parental figure to kyrie?
LeGuidance
Kyrie in shambles
[Immediately the first thing that came to mind.](https://youtu.be/Ry9CqOz5aOo)
LeFatherlyFigure
“Some kids I gotta hit with a closed fist, some I gotta hit with a backhand. Some don’t learn unless I break a bone in their body. Everybody is different.”
Kyrie was the adopted kid with red hair apparently.
No fucking way. I get that it holds more impact in 2023 when there’s literally players younger than his career but it’s just hilarious how people are gonna link this to the Kyrie incident
LeDaddy.
ffs how many kids does he have
Lebron is everyone’s father.
Kyrie memes aside, this is facts. I got so much better at dealing with people after figuring out my kids.
Sounds like he has 30 kids
This is so wonderful to hear
I always love seeing how my favorite athletes are humans firstly
LeFatherFigure
LeBron’s gonna be the oldest player in the league, and he’s finally legitimately achieved the title of father figure to the players lmao
I think Lebron would make an excellent coach. And with Bronny on the way maybe he’ll pull a LeCoach someday.
It’s a little less corny now that he actually is old enough to be many of these players’ father.
This is something I learned as a coach, very valuable info
12 dudes on this roster are closer to Bronny in age than they are to Lebron.
Kyrie needs to hear this
J.R Smith in shambles. That guy gets yelled at in front of the group by LeDad
…some you gotta trade to another team…
Okay, this is actually a really mature and smart take.
I’m in a leadership position at my company and it works the same way. Some guys you win over by praise, others you need to be stern with and then there’s some that thrive off aggression and me responding the same.
I’m not a father (hopefully one day lol) but this mentality is really useful in my many facets of life.
Kyrie’s chakra must be resonating like a m*therf*cker
I don’t think lebron gives a crap who dominates the game as long as they get the win 👌…#LeFatherFigure #LeMentor #LeTeammate 🤣
100% LeBron is just feeding into the LeDad LeMemes.
LeGeorge Michael
He-…he did the meme!!
LeFather’s love.
Lebron james is the lakers father
Lebron out here using Interaction Adaptation Theory on his team. I’m shook
This made me think how comforting it would be to be on Lebron’s team. You show up for work that Monday morning, knowing you got a leader in charge and don’t have to worry about.
LeCondescending
#LeFather