The Los Angeles Lakers continue their losing spree by losing their last game against the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. And the inability of LeBron James to finish the match turned out to add insult to injury. The Clippers dominated in three quarters of the game, with the Lakers taking the lead in the second quarter. However, LeBron James, in the post-match interview, blamed the referees for not giving adequate free throws for the apparent fouls that happened. And the claims of ‘King James’ towards the referees made the fans go into a frenzy.
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James was unsatisfied with the way the referees conducted the game. In the post-match conference, he was found to blame the referees for not giving proper foul calls during the games. He further added that this was the third straight game where the refs told him that they missed foul calls that should have led to free throws for him.
“I need to learn to flop or something,” said LeBron James, depicting that he might need to dive now to start getting free throws. Therefore, it seemed like James was frustrated with the officials.
Meanwhile, the statement of LeBron James also made the fans share their views on it. They voiced their opinion on Twitter.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
He’d miss the free throws anyways
— Brutal Mars (@TragicJohnson69) November 10, 2022
that is insane he said that but it’s true
— Lebron James #6 (@LebronSzn____) November 10, 2022
Pretty sure he mastered that
— Logo LeBron 👑 (@LogoLeBron) November 10, 2022
He’s truely awful when he tries to flop. It’s embarrassing how bad he is at it
— hi (@IZigger77) November 10, 2022
Learn? He already knows from his Miami days
— Ty (12-5 until proven otherwise) (@JeudyRouteSzn) November 10, 2022
He hasn’t been driving that often or very aggressive though. He is playing like a vet that knows the team is not competing for title so he is extending his career by not exerting himself too often.
— Derek Snyder (@dsnyd) November 10, 2022
They’re about to take this shit out of context
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) November 10, 2022
lebron saying he needs to learn how to flop is possibly the craziest thing he has ever said, and he has said ALOT of crazy things. just retire
— chris (@chris92541934) November 10, 2022
Most of the fans didn’t seem to receive his words too well. They accused him of already knowing the art of flopping. Fans suggested that LeBron James doesn’t have to specifically flop to get the attention of the referees.
Injury scare for LeBron James
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LeBron James left the game suddenly in the fourth quarter. According to Malika Andrews of ESPN, James left the game after reportedly experiencing soreness in his left leg. At that time, they were trailing by 12 points. But after his departure, the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to take any lead, which ultimately resulted in a 114-101 win for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Despite leaving the court early, James produced a fighting performance from his side. He went off the court after scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. After this game, the Lakers continued their losing streak with their fourth consecutive loss. The Lakers now stand 14th in the Western Conference table with a 2-9 record so far.
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