Apart from the Memphis Grizzlies? 10-point win on the opening round of the NBA playoff series on Wednesday, it was additionally spiced up with a mid-game banter between Grizzlies? Dillon Brooks and Lakers? LeBron James. The team is now tied 1-1 with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the feud was taken to the locker room, as Brooks addressed the NBA icon as ?old? and declared that he doesn?t feel the mandate to respect anyone until they help him win a match.?
Witnessing the clash, bodybuilding legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger?s son, Patrick, took to his Twitter to re-share a follow-up clip of the NBA player dissing James on the matter. He put in a brief note on his post, taking a dig at the athlete, subtly disclosing his stance.
Patrick Schwarzenegger takes his side on the Brooks-James mishap
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The 29-year-old star personality is an ardent follower of basketball, and his updates on the platform are proof. Days after expressing his elation on James?s comeback to the game, he has once again put forward his thoughts on the latest NBA happening. ?Bum bum put some clothes on,? he wrote, upon sharing Brooks’s interview.?
Bum bum put some clothes on https://t.co/wVr7laRYKZ
— Patrick Schwarzenegger (@PSchwarzenegger) April 20, 2023
His comment was in reference to the Canadian player?s look on the video. He donned an unbuttoned jacket, exposing his chest tattoos and a sparkly necklace with his initials, DB. As per reports, Brooks addressed the heated exchange with James to reporters, saying, ?I don?t care, he?s old?He only said something when I got my fourth foul. Sure didn?t say nothing earlier on.??
Furthermore, the 27-year-old athlete vividly nuanced his defiant attitude and claimed, ?…I don?t respect no one until they come and give me 40 (points). I pride myself on what I do on defense and taking any challenge on the board.? The deciding match between the two teams is scheduled for Saturday night. Notably, Patrick is a true supporter of the MVP player. Similarly, he was thrilled at the news of James?s return to the game last month.?
Patrick Schwarzenegger expressed his joy over LeBron James?s comeback
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After sustaining a foot tendon injury on 26th February, the Lakers? icon was reeled out of the series. He missed an overall 13 games. Therefore, after the official announcement of his return, the NBA community was elated. Likewise, Patrick shared his excitement with a single-worded note on his social media.?
Along with the post by ESPN declaring his return, he chipped in a brief message, ?Huge.? While the caption of the post read, ?LeBron James is officially available to play today, the Lakers announced.? Therefore, it is undoubted as to which side he shall take on the recent encounter with the Grizzlies.
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While the world knows which team Schwarzenegger shall be supporting, which team are you rooting for on Saturday night? Tell us in the comments.?