“You Giving Melo This Treatment if He Miraculously Passes Shaq??”: Lebron James Getting Elite Lakers Ovation Attracts Mixed Fan Reactions

Since being drafted in 2003, LeBron James has grabbed the NBA stage with both hands. Over the years, the man would become a superstar of the league and a legend of the game. Evidently, with 4 titles and 4 MVPs, the ‘King’ has proven repeatedly why he’s among the league’s best. Even at 37 years old, he doesn’t seem to stop. He continues to put up big numbers in time-turning fashion. Subsequently, this has led to him passing Karl Malone for 2nd place on the All-Time Scoring List.

Thereafter, the Los Angeles Lakers created a video of tribute for LeBron, where they honored him for his achievement. This led to a mixed bag of reactions from fans on Twitter.

Fans React to the Lakers Honoring LeBron James

Many fans did not share the same opinion of praise for LeBron. They stated the number of points LeBron scored for the Lakers, the standing of the team at present, and the absence of the ‘King’ in the game against the 76ers as reasons for standing against the Lakers honoring LeBron.

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Many fans took LeBron’s side. They appreciated the tribute, congratulated LeBron, and even claimed him as the GOAT. They added he would take 1st place soon.

Clearly, there is a mixed set of reactions from the fans. Despite having a poor season, the franchise celebrated their frontman on his achievements. However, the ultimate prize for any team in the NBA is the title. And while they must honor their players on their respective achievements, winning the title is the ultimate goal.

What’s Next for the Lakers?

Despite having a moment of celebration while honoring LeBron for his achievements, the Lakers lost their 42nd game of the season against the Philadelphia 76ers. Moreover, LeBron did not even play in the game. At this point, the aim of the franchise is to make it to the playoffs and have a successful run there. However, dropping games is not the right way to go.

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With 9 games left in the regular season for the Lakers, they must aim to win all of them. However, this will require explosive performances from LeBron himself as the Lakers take on powerhouses such as the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks. Moreover, they must also secure a win over the New Orleans Pelicans to avoid a slip in the standings. Furthermore, the franchise will also hope for Anthony Davis to return soon and ensure that no more players fall to injuries.