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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10055402ed) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Cowboys vs Rams, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Jan 2019 | Courtesy: Reuters
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10055402ed) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Cowboys vs Rams, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Jan 2019 | Courtesy: Reuters
Despite the Lakers enduring a poor season, LeBron James has been carrying his team with some formidable performances this season. In fact, in the Lakers’ most recent loss to the Warriors, LeBron almost had a triple double with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists.
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However, the 2 point loss meant that the Lakers dropped to a 26-31 record and will continue to fight hard, not for a title, but for simply a chance at the postseason. In light of the Lakers’ poor season, dejected fans on Twitter called out the ‘King’ for being drunk at Super Bowl LVI. They expected LeBron to be concerned about turning things around for the Lakers rather than enjoying and being carefree.
The Lakers are currently 26-31 and 9th in the West.
LeBron: pic.twitter.com/V32rP0AIUT
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) February 14, 2022
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Twitter Reacts to LeBron James
In light of LeBron enjoying and having a good time at the Super Bowl, there were several fans blaming him for not being worried about the Lakers’ current situation.
Yeah! If only he put that attitude in his games. Remember when he played in the Olympics and had fun? Instead of whining through games like he does now! I like watching players that enjoy their craft.
— Wonnie (@kwonsyld1) February 14, 2022
Lebrun got all that energy where was that energy on those free throws the other night
— Kellz (@TheK2L) February 14, 2022
Lebron is ONLY still in the league because he wants to play with Bronny.
I really don’t think he cares too much about how any team is doing.— 𝔐𝔦𝔤𝔲𝔢𝔩🏴☠️ (@zevahcleugim) February 14, 2022
Kobe would be putting up 1000 shots
Not watching the SB after a L
— DepressedGiants 4-13💙🤍 (@KobeScored81_) February 14, 2022
In response to the toxic nature of these fans, several others backed LeBron. They exclaimed that every athlete can have a life outside their sport and that nothing was wrong with what LeBron was doing.
Not a lakers fan but its literally Super Bowl Sunday🤣🤣🤣 U think Bron is a robot only programmed to play basketball??🤣 Acting like he just an entertainment piece lol.
— Seen Pickon (@PiconSean) February 14, 2022
Imagine expecting everyone going through a rough time at work to be perpetually miserable in all aspects of their lives. https://t.co/v4ZnLZlJnM
— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) February 14, 2022
Um we didn't have a game to play. So why would you be mad cause the man came to the game to enjoy himself. Yall be killing me trying to find ways to criticize the man for living life outside of basketball/on an off day. Let him enjoy himself. #getoverit
— Mike_038 (@Loyal_Mike_) February 14, 2022
Go to sleep pic.twitter.com/56iQ6mO5z4
— gordito (@nicodipino) February 14, 2022
Trying to understand this tweet. You are having a bad day at work, you aren’t allowed to unwind and have fun after work? pic.twitter.com/pRX4FzDTH1
— Trollhunter (@confuciu_s) February 14, 2022
It is quite evident that the Lakers’ fanbase want to get back to their winning ways as soon as possible. For a team that has won 17 titles, success is of utmost importance. But it isn’t LeBron who is to blame for the Lakers’ poor season. The ‘King’ has been consistent and has rarely ever messed up. In fact, he recently made history for becoming the player with the most number of combined points. So, it’s up to the rest of the squad to up the ante.
The King’s Season So Far
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Despite suffering their 31st loss of the season, the Lakers still have a chance of making it to the postseason and battling it out for a title. This is especially true after the fight that the team put up against the Warriors in light of their poor season. Although LeBron missed the two clutch free throws, he has made sure to consistently perform at a high mark. In fact, his scoring and passing has accounted for 28.3% of the total points scored by the Lakers this season.
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LeBron James Contributions to the Lakers Offense (Stats valid as of 14th Feb 2022)
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Clearly LeBron and the rest of the squad do not seem to have a problem with offense as the team averages 111 points per game. But there is a problem with defense. At present, the Lakers defense allows 112.6 points a game which is the 5th highest in the league. Maybe it’s the age of the squad that is preventing them from being strong on defense.
Regardless, the LeBron needs to inspire his Lakers to step things up. At 37 years of age, it’s now or never for LeBron to win it all.
