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May 25, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
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May 25, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
LeBron James and the Lakers have been all the rage in the pre-season. Because of the number of changes the team made and adding a superstar like Russell Westbrook, every NBA fan was eager to see how the Purple and Gold perform.
Five games in, the Lakers haven’t had a single win in the pre-season so far. While LeBron James has played in two of the games, the number of minutes the Lakers have played has been sparse, meaning that fans shouldn’t be as concerned about the situation.
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LeBron James reacts to Korean TV show Squid Game
LeBron might be a 36-year-old right now, but ‘the King’ has always kept up with the trends around the world. Be it in the world of politics, sports or even entertainment, LBJ has been keen on following updates and sharing his thoughts regarding the same.
Apart from the return of basketball, though, one of the most talked about things that has taken the world by storm is the television show Squid game. The Korean TV show which has been directed by Dong-hyuk has had many plaudits and its critics as well.
It seems like LeBron James hasn’t been a stranger to the phenom that is Squid game. After his latest appearance in a press conference, James was seen discussing the Korean show with fellow teammate and superstar Anthony Davis.
The 4-time MVP certainly made some interesting comments regarding the same. “Yup I did finish…. I didn’t like the ending though…. Get on the f**king flight bro, what are you doing?.. You won some 45 billion bro, bro What the f**k. It’s not my problem, you won the game.”
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🚨🚨🚨spoiler alert🚨🚨🚨
LeBron and AD discuss their thoughts on Squid Game and I briefly lose my professionalism pic.twitter.com/HWP1tHi8oK
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) October 13, 2021
It seems like James wasn’t the biggest fan of the show’s ending. While the world is obsessed with Squid game right now, within a week or two, it might be the NBA which finally sees the beginning of its new season. Given the number of changes and the storylines the off-season has provided us with, the upcoming season is no less dramatic than a show.
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With the number of trades and signings and players returning from injuries, the 2021-22 season promises to be a battle between the best of the best. Can LeBron James and the Lakers prevail among all the hurdles and excel? Let us know in the comments section down below.
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