The Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies bagged all the attention of basketball fans after LeBron James and co. upset Ja Morant’s team in a heated game. However, a fan’s tribute to King James stole the spotlight before all the drama. Though a lot of effort must have gone in for the tribute, the Twitter community did not go easy on the fan.?
All eyes were on the Lakers after they fought through challenges to secure the 7th seed. Though the game had a lot of nerve-wracking moments involving Anthony Davis and Ja Morant, the fan tribute stands as a highlight.?
A unique tribute to LeBron James
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Following the intense game between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, the Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies managed to put on a show to continue the blistering start to the Playoffs. Though the Lakers did not have a homecourt advantage, the team beat all the odds to take over the game in the final few minutes after Ja Morant was sent to the locker room due to an injury.
Led by Japanese sensation Rui Hachimura, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to increase fans’ hopes for the championship run. Making a return to the playoffs after missing out last year, LeBron James brought back the hype for the Lakers.
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While the 4x champion sat courtside preparing for the game, a fan wearing a Lakers-Heat-Cavs uniform designed uniquely in a single jersey grabbed all the attention. Though it seemed like a genuine tribute from the fan, the basketball buffs did not approve of her efforts on Twitter.?
This fan's Lakers-Heat-Cavs LeBron jersey 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Sp8gh4pESk
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 16, 2023
Fans’ Reaction to the unique jersey tribute?
While a few seem to appreciate her craze, many went on to throw shade on the jersey tribute. A few fans went on to call it “horrible“, while a few felt that it was “glazing” on the other hand. Moreover, a fan commented “That’s actually gross” disapproving of the three-team design. Here are some of the fans’ reactions to the jersey tribute:
it's the worst thing I've ever laid eyes on
— csb (@itsCSB__) April 16, 2023
That’s actually gross
— Scottie SZN (@YABarnes4MVP) April 16, 2023
https://twitter.com/nijigasakilove/status/1647690673322180608?s=20
The fans got even more brutal in the comments as they went on to share harsh criticism for the jerseys.
https://twitter.com/my_chappie/status/1647686341965266945?s=20
"…is ugly as Hell." There, finished it for you.
— Matty Jets (@mattyjets) April 16, 2023
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This some top tier glazing
— CB’s Burner (@BigNugs303) April 16, 2023
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What are your thoughts on the unique jersey? Do you approve of it? Share in the comments below.?