“We Done With the 90s”: LeBron James’ Feat Adds Gasoline to NBA’s Biggest Hate Campaign of 2024

LeBron James delivered yet again in a high-pressure situation. With the 8th seed on the line, James delivered one of his best performances of the 2023-24 season against the New Orleans Pelicans. King James recorded 27 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds, and 5 steals in a gripping affair. It made him just the fifth player in NBA history to record such an impressive stat line.

At 39 years old, LeBron James continues to record stat lines, which many NBA players in their prime can’t. Spontaneously, many fans took to social media to congratulate LeBron and his remarkable achievement. While most fans praised James’ insane longevity and desire to play the game, one fan commented, “We done with the 90s.” For those of you who don’t know this trend, it undermines the achievement of every player who played in the 1990s or before.

This trend started on TikTok and has now gained traction among the younger fans of the NBA. Several content creators on TikTok have basically made compilations of the 80s and 90s stars, such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, implying that they wouldn’t fare well in the modern NBA. Further fuel was poured on this raging debate after LeBron James’ remarkable performance against the New Orleans Pelicans. Numerous fans argued that Michael Jordan, at 39 years old, wouldn’t be capable of achieving what LeBron is accomplishing on the court.

While some fans may have valid points, their arguments often overlook the vital element of context. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal addressed this aspect in a recent interview. He said, “It’s natural, and let me tell you about it’s natural… If you’re a guy, especially on social media, and all you see is the 2024, 2024, 2024, and then you see 1990, you’re definitely not going to be impressed by the 1990.”

How did other fans react to LeBron James’ remarkable feat?

LeBron James capped off the 2023-24 regular season with one of the best performances of the season. Furthermore, it appears as if ‘father time’ is fighting a losing battle against him. At 39, LeBron finished the regular season averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 71 games. The Lakers posted an appreciation post via their official Instagram handle, and many fans called LeBron the “GOAT,” due to his incredible feat. One fan commented, “I swear it gets harder for old heads to say MJ the goat.”

Another fan held the same viewpoint, as they wrote, “near quadruple double and pushing 50 is insane.” Meanwhile, another social media user called a healthy LeBron James “the scariest player ever.” A fan by the username of dareal juan even anointed LeBron as the “Greatest to ever play the game.”

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