USA Today via Reuters
Nov 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts with guard Russell Westbrook (0) after his basket scored against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts with guard Russell Westbrook (0) after his basket scored against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Lakers’ poor run seems never-ending, especially after their latest loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite LeBron James scoring 32 points, the Lakers lost the game by 28 points and sit 9th in the West with a 27-33 record.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY: Is LeBron James a Billionaire?
To make matters worse, the fans looked like they were done with the Lakers. Apart from just booing the team, they got into arguments with LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Trevor Ariza. While the trio responded back to the fans, moments like these show the frustration that is festering not just within the team, but also in the fanbase. Clearly, Laker fans are tired of losing.
The Lakers season has been so brutal that we’re at a point where LeBron, Ariza and Russ are now arguing with fans lol
(c) Michael Morales/Instagram pic.twitter.com/yuViF4dZPw
— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) February 28, 2022
Twitter Reactions to LeBron & Co. Arguing With Fans
The arguments that LeBron, Westbrook, and Ariza had with fans took Twitter by storm. Many fans trolled the trio about their anger towards the crows.
They mad cause they ass
— 𝙇 𝙊 𝘼 𝘿 𝙄 𝙉 𝙂…❄️⏳❤️🔥 (@GPropho) February 28, 2022
They can’t win games so they gotta try to win arguments instead
— LakersHype (@LakeShowPrime) February 28, 2022
Can’t win games. So they’ll try to win arguments or having the fan kicked. All this talent just to be better slightly better than 2014 roster 😮💨 https://t.co/XQdsyVhU7v
— Cesaro (@elsavagecesar) February 28, 2022
Can't win a game, can't win an argument. Damn shame. https://t.co/Q3kclduXWh
— Afriski Nanda (@afriski13) February 28, 2022
Furthermore, some people justified the fact that the fans were right in arguing with the Lakers’ roster. They used the salary of the Lakers roster and ticket prices to prove what the fans did was right.
I’d be pissed off too if I was a Lakers fan, it’s insane how they played and been playing. 120 million plus for LJ, Westbrook and Davis and they’ve been losing like crazy makes no sense
— locdworld (@locdworld) February 28, 2022
Do you know how expensive #Lakers tickets are this season!?! I'd speak my mind if I were paying to watch this debacle too!
— guy_no_fawkes (@fawkes_no) February 28, 2022
This is ridiculous. No fans. No money. You play like shit, the fans have EVERY right to call you out on that performance. Getting to a point now where moves have to be made to set a tone. This franchise is in freefall
— Sir Lancelot of Salisbury (@SirSalisbury) February 28, 2022
Evidently, the Lakers have been enduring a really bad season. With big money names on the roster, the world expected the ‘Purple and Gold’ to win it all this season. But that scenario seems highly unlikely now. Furthermore, LeBron James seems to be pulling his weight and carrying the team. However, the team continues its nosedive.
READ MORE: Fans Enraged as LeBron James Reportedly Looking to Making Big Change in Lakers Management
Moreover, as LeBron ages, he comes closer and closer to retirement. So from his perspective, the time to win is now. If the Lakers fall short of the playoffs this year, we might expect some major events to unfold in the offseason.
USA Today via Reuters
Feb 12, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after being called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James and the Lakers This Season
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
As stated earlier, LeBron has been on an absolute tear this season. Despite the Lakers’ woes, the ‘King’ stands tall. Moreover, he ensures that he consistently delivers in every game. At present, LeBron averages 29 points, 6.3 assists, and 7.9 rebounds this season. In the loss against the Pelicans, LeBron scored nearly a little over a third of what his entire team put on the board. He finished the game with 32 points, 3 assists, and 6 rebounds.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
However, the point where the team lost out in the game was their turnovers. In fact, LeBron and Westbrook together had more than half the total number of Laker turnovers. Furthermore, these Laker turnovers allowed the Pelicans to score 25 points. Additionally, they have also been a poor defensive team. They currently allow opponents to score 112.4 points per game against them. This has been the story of the Lakers this season. Their poor defense and turnovers have cost them so many games. Hopefully, if these two issues are addressed, the Lakers can salvage some wins this season.
