Calls Mount Against Isiah Thomas After Shirtless LeBron Faces Harsh Backlash Ahead of Lakers Game

“I totally 100% object to this, and if I was the GM or the coach, I would never let one of my players walk out on the floor looking like this.” During the recent broadcast on NBA TV, Isiah Thomas did not like LeBron James’ appearance. The Lakers were getting ready to take on the Rockets, and it was the second game on the broadcast. During the first game’s halftime show, Zeke did not like the LA superstar’s practice routine and even urged the league commissioner to impose a fine.

“I mean, we are professional NBA league; we ain’t summer league…the professionalism in our NBA league has diminished so much.” The Pistons legend was not happy with shirtless LeBron James warming up. “Now, Adam Silver, if you want to fine somebody, fine that. Put a fine on that,” said the 2x NBA champion. The fine topic of Ja Morant’s g– celebration has been discussed very recently. So, naturally, the fans were not happy with the NBA icon’s call on the 4x NBA champion.

“Bro who tf cares what someone wears warming up….. weird vibes from IT on this one,” said one fan in the comments. The discussion of what’s the appropriate outfit even dragged current coaches and their sideline appearances. As Steve Smith, co-host on the show, called for coaches to ditch the tracksuit and they should go back to wearing suits in both the NBA and college. Isiah Thomas even agreed to that thought process?

“Abso-[self-censored]-lutely,” said the Detroit legend. But let’s all remember that was a warm-up routine for the players and not during the actual game where LeBron was shirtless. Yet, Zeke wanted the Akron native to set a right example, and that’s why he urged Adam Silver to step in. However, fans felt the rant was out of place.

Fans claim ‘Old Heads being Mad‘ as Isiah Thomas takes shots at LeBron James

Another netizen even turned the comments against Zeke. A fan called out the “professionalism” of the entire Detroit team for their excessive fouls and cheap shots during the game. “Professionalism. Dawg you played for the Bad Boy Pistons. Y’all was hitting opposing players with Haymakers, wrestling moves, and cheap shots. Plz Stop 😭.”

It’s not the first time LeBron James has faced criticism for his actions. On the fiery Pat McAfee show, Bron discussed the Stephen A Smith drama, also called out the narrative of him not uploading league values. The conversation was about an ex-Laker calling out King James for apparently eating fruit salad during a pre-season game years ago. Remembering the context, one fan was not happy about the previous generation picking out on current Lakers star.  “lol old heads just finding something to be mad at.”

During the halftime show, Isiah Thomas also mentioned he was a fan of LeBron James. “Look, I like LeBron. I’m a fan of his so forth and so on…” but did not hold back on criticizing the 40-year-old. There have been times when the Pistons legend has spoken against the 4x NBA champion, so a netizen commented, “Isaiah not a bronsexual confirmed 😂.”

But once again, a fan reminded that the discourse was not necessary. “The arena empty lol maybe we shouldn’t be filming ppl during warmups or pregame or wateva.. only thing on tv is the game 🧐🤷🏽‍♂️ how bout that?” LeBron has stated in multiple interviews about his meticulous training methods, which start hours before. So, not sure the commissioner, Adam Silver, would fine a shirtless LeBron for his practice sessions.