“LeWeed James”: 38YO Lakers Star’s Witty Response to Stephen A. Smith’s “Blunt” Take Draws Banter in NBA World

The Los Angeles Lakers were tipped as the favorite to win the NBA title. But, they have started the season with inconsistency. Head coach Darvin Ham faces a significant task in preparing this roster for championship contention. The Lakers hierarchy would also have to make tough decisions to upgrade their current roster. However, they have shown signs of improvement, as the Lakers have won two games on the bounce.

Their latest victory against Houston was encouraging for the fans. But LeBron’s celebration, rather than the performance, became the focal point of attention for both fans and analysts alike.

LeBron puts out a disclaimer after controversial celebration

LeBron James has been caught in the middle of a storm. Despite his impressive 37 point performance, LeBron drew attention to himself for his “blunt” celebration with Christian Wood, early in the second quarter. The celebration has drawn mixed reactions from the NBA fraternity. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith also had his say on LeBron’s celebration.

However, LeBron came out with a disclaimer on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Stay off the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd!” LeBron’s performances for the Lakers have truly been immense. King James leads the Lakers in points and assists, with 26.4 points and 6.5 assists per game. The Lakers currently occupy the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings, with eight wins and six losses.

LeBron remains the talismanic figure that Lakers’ players and fans turn to when faced with challenges. The Lakers aim to build momentum in their season by securing victories in their upcoming matches against Utah and Dallas. They would be buoyed because their next two games are scheduled to be played at their home arena. But for the time being, the Lakers’ fans would love to cherish their victory against Houston and LeBron’s controversial celebration.

Fans react to LeBron’s controversial celebration

LeBron’s celebration against the Rockets has created a passionate discourse amongst fans. What looked like an innocuous banter between teammates has been dissected and analyzed by social media. Nevertheless, some fans decided to join in on the banter between LeBron and Stephen A. Smith. One fan wrote, “LeWeed James.”

Some users were impressed with King James’ wit and humor. A fan by the name of Shanks commented, “My King is so funny.”

A fan expressed his astonishment at the unfolding events. He wrote, “is this real life”

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