LeBron James has ruined basketball, claims the former Cleveland Cavaliers star Iman Shumpert. Criticizing James for initiating the trend of forming super teams in the NBA, Shumpert stressed that it was not a very good idea for the sport. Speaking on ‘The Big Podcast With Shaq,’ the host asked Shumpert whether Steph Curry has caused problems with overly dominating three-pointers.
Shrugging off the claims, the ex-Cavs, instead, stressed the fact that LeBron James’ superteam inclination was not acceptable. Shumpert took the example of Michael Jordan and stated how he remained loyal to his team throughout. But with King James, it was quite the opposite.
“The person that ruined all of this was Bron… I felt like Bron was the guy that did it. I felt like when Bron made it okay for people to team up, it stopped making the star player have to come back with something added to their game,” complained Shumpert.
Iman Shumpert says LeBron James ruined today’s NBA by making it okay for star players to team up with one another
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 19, 2024
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For the uninitiated, LeBron James famously joined the Miami Heat back in 2010. Forming a super team with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade was the first instance where athletes in their prime decided to form such a daunting force. Now, while it is not known whether Shumpert’s claims are legit or not, the fans, needless to say, are quite infuriated.
Fans Brutally Bash Iman Shumpert’s Point Of View
Soon after Shumpert‘s words went viral, netizens did not seem to take the former Cavaliers star’s words in a kind manner. They immediately took to the comments to express their frustration.
One fan said, “people still running with this false dumbass narrative Imao, and the fact that it’s coming from a dude who bron gifted a ring, what a shame.”
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people still running with this false dumbass narrative lmao, and the fact that it’s coming from a dude who bron gifted a ring, what a shame
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) November 19, 2024
Another fan gave the example of Scottie Pippen and Charles Barkley saying, “Barkley and Pippen teamed up with Hakeem on the Rockets, but my guy Shumpert only ever talks about LeBron LMAO.”
Barkley and Pippen teamed up with Hakeem on the Rockets, but my guy Shumpert only ever talks about LeBron LMAO
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) November 19, 2024
A fan stated that people are jealous of LeBron James. The comment read, “Superstars have always teamed up. People are just mad that Bron was the best player ever and doing it too. (I don’t blame Bron)”
Superstars have always teamed up. People are just mad that Bron was the best player ever and doing it too. (I don’t blame Bron 🤷🏼♂️)
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) November 19, 2024
A fan stated that people are jealous of LeBron James. The comment read, “Superstars have always teamed up. People are just mad that Bron was the best player ever and doing it too. (I don’t blame Bron)”
A third fan commented, “Meanwhile Boston pieced together a super team to beat Kobe and Bron before Bron even thought of going to the heat.”
Meanwhile Boston pieced together a super team to beat Kobe and Bron before Bron even thought of going to the heat
— 💫 (@NickCantMiss) November 19, 2024
This fan commented, “mannnnn that’s been happening since Jordan and before!”
mannnnn that's been happening since Jordan and before!
— Beeks 🐥 (@beeksvybe) November 19, 2024
A fan seemed to be angry with the out of context comment from Iman Shumpert. The comment read, “Why’s this random talking lmao.”
Why’s this random talking lmao
— Mr. Unbiased (@UnbiasedHoopsLA) November 19, 2024
This fan emphasized that the Celtics, too, resorted to similar tactics to win their championships. The comment read, “So we’re gonna act like 17 out of the Celtics 18 rings didn’t come from super teams?”
So we’re gonna act like 17 out of the Celtics 18 rings didn’t come from super teams?
— 𝙹𝙹 𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚎⁶𓅓 (@RedickGotNext) November 19, 2024
Lastly, a fan echoed a similar sentiment: “Superstars have always wanted to team up LOL.”
Superstars have always wanted to team up LOL
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) November 19, 2024
Thus, with Iman Shumpert getting significant heat from the fans, it remains to be seen whether he can stem the controversy in the future.
