Frustrated Player Turns Optimistic and Silences Haters With Bold Words on Playing With LeBron James

A few days ago, the city of LA got the surprise of their lives. For the first time since 2011, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took the court of the Drew League, pairing with Compton native and Chicago Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan. Unsurprisingly, they won the game on the King’s emphatic Drew League return. However, one of his opponents is still living the game.

Dion Wright made quite a buzz during his matchup with LeBron. Number 21 had the toughest assignment of the night, guarding the King. Likewise, fans were quick to make jokes about his tough night out. Many took their time to offer sympathy to the Drew League professional for having to take on the King. However, Wright has been defending his game since the matchup.

Likewise, a lot of hate came towards him for making a case for competition. But for Wright, he just had the experience of a lifetime.

Drew League player responds to hate for playing against LeBron James

In the Akron Hammer’s first Drew League came in 11 years, he was a magician. LeBron James went berserk scoring 42 points. It was a fit return to the Pro-Am tournament for James. He was not holding back, and Wright felt the full force. Shockingly, despite having two NBA players, LeBron’s team won by just two points. Wright had a respectable game himself, and he is proud of his performance.

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He defended all the hate and said: “Haters are going to say Lebron dropped 40 on me . . . I’m just living life and taking advantage of my opportunity a lot of people could never drop 20 and 6 in that environment.”

With the talent at the Drew League, it isn’t a surprise Wright had such a game. However, for him, he arguably reaped what he sowed.

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Years before LeBron James stepped on the court with Wright, he spread major hate against James. Fans caught some of his old tweets slandering the King. Now, with a chance to get back, LeBron James unleashed it all. He took it to Dion Wright all game long on both ends of the floor. On the other hand, Wright got to see just what the King can do, even at the age of 37.