There are probably more sports stars in Los Angeles now than there have ever been. However, veteran Los Angeles Times writer Bill Plaschke thinks that in terms of star power, new Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani surpasses Lakers superstar LeBron James.
Plaschke stated that Ohtani is superior to James, 39, because of his worldwide recognition and exceptional greatness during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show on Thursday.
Plaschke declared, “Ohtani’s number one right now.” “He’s currently bigger than LeBron because he’s global. He’s enormous and worldwide.
Even though Ohtani has a reputation for avoiding the spotlight, Plaschke continued, his talent is an unmatched attraction.
“I can’t tell you how big getting him was,” the columnist and Around the Horn contributor said. “He’s so magnetic, he’s so fun to talk to, he’s such a great athlete.”
Maybe Plaschke is the only one who has said in public that Ohtani is a pleasure to talk to. Few media have been able to interview him, so some are unsure if he will truly become more well-known with the Dodgers or if he will simply cause problems in the clubhouse.
The exchange is fascinating even though it’s obvious that Plaschke was trying to hype Ohtani rather than deflate James. Ohtani is undoubtedly a global figure, but James is too. James is the official athlete for Nike, and his footwear is incredibly popular all over the world. While Ohtani’s fame may be more concentrated in southeast Asia, the NBA is very popular in several regions of Europe and Asia.
However, taking into account that Ohtani is only in his first season with a premier organisation, whereas James
