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Dec 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin experienced a cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night. After 15 minutes of administering CPR, Hamlin was rushed to the hospital where his condition continues to remain critical. Subsequently, the game between the Bills and the Bengals was postponed. Athletes like LeBron James, JJ Watt, and sports fans in general, stood by the NFL’s decision. However, popular analyst and commentator Skip Bayless questioned the suspension of such a crucial game without taking into account the sentiments attached to such a severe situation. Following this, Bayless faced the wrath of the media and the fans for his insensitive comments.
No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how? This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 3, 2023
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A day after his comments, Bayless spoke highly of LeBron James. This came as a surprise to fans as Bayless is one of LeBron’s biggest critics. While talking about the four-time champion’s 43-point game against the Charlotte Hornets, Bayless claimed that he never misses a “LeBron Game”. Supposedly, date nights with his wife take the back seat if King James is on the court. He said, “I’m here to tell you, a skeptic has been turned into a fan”. The NBA Community was quick to react to this in the wake of his remarks against the NFL’s decision to suspend the Bills vs Bengals game.
Fans ridicule Skip Bayless for his recent LeBron comments amid severe backlash
While referring to Bayless being canceled on the internet, fans stated that his stunt of claiming to be a LeBron fan was a way to redeem himself. They also commented on his statement about putting LeBron James’ games ahead of date nights with his wife. “So Friday nights or date nights. I don’t miss LeBron. She just gotta wait. She waited last Friday, Birthday Night, for LeBron,” Bayless said during his show Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED on FS1. On the other hand, some fans focused on Bayless’ body language and concluded that he didn’t actually mean what he said. Despite having watched the video, many fans couldn’t believe that Skip confessed to being a LeBron fan. Here are some of the reactions:
Bro put another grown man before his wife 😭 pic.twitter.com/GdCjVr67Kw
— toxicity at its finest ☄️ (@MrSkumBagg) January 3, 2023
Skip Bayless pulling out ALL the stops 😂. He got canceled so bad he said he’s a LeBron fan. pic.twitter.com/dBSYnWvVue
— Polo Kerber (@PoloKerber) January 3, 2023
this shit hilarious
— Liam (@hoodryangosling) January 3, 2023
Buddy trying everything he can to get peoples minds off what he tweeted, ain’t gonna work Skip.
— RetroRampage (@RampageOfRetro) January 3, 2023
He don’t even believe his self 😭 he just want ppl to like em 😂😭😭
— ⁶𓅓. ひ🉐 (@TalkkReal) January 4, 2023
Naw….A Lebron Compliment from Skip reeks of bullshit https://t.co/2HMZD5B2T5 pic.twitter.com/7v7jGpIOYE
— I DONT TWEET ON HERE LIKE THAT (@ShadDaGod7) January 3, 2023
LeBron James, the unstoppable force
Skip Bayless is not wrong about LeBron James being in sensational touch. Despite missing a few games this season due to a groin injury, the four-time finals MVP is averaging of 29 points, 6 assists, and 8.2 rebounds per game and in each game, he looks unstoppable and in complete command.
For his teammate, Austin Reaves, it is incredible to watch LeBron’s magic unfold up close. During a session with the media, Reaves spoke about how fortunate he is to be known as LeBron’s teammate. It is an inspirational journey for him as he gets to learn something new every day.
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Jan 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives in as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Reaves said, “The stuff that he does, the way that he moves, the contact that he endures in a full game, and just the way that his body has held up this whole time, it’s super impressive.”
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As the 18-time All-Star’s teammates and fans continue to applaud his greatness, there could be a possibility that Bayless has fallen in love with LeBron’s game for once. But do you think he is being honest? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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