Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has cultivated a massive following over his illustrious career. Nevertheless, he has encountered significant criticism from fans, analysts, and fellow athletes alike. A striking example of this backlash surfaced in 2015 and captured widespread attention on social media. Recently, James openly recognized that he was indeed aware of this infamous criticism.
In 2015, before the Golden State Warriors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James in the NBA Finals, a Warriors fan criticized James on X (formerly Twitter). The fan tweeted, “Lebron is 30, this f*ckery won’t go on for much longer, thank god.” The tweet went viral across the internet. Recently, during an episode of the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce asked James about this infamous tweet.
“Yes, I saw that tweet throughout all of my 30s. I laughed at it so hard every single time. You want to know what’s funny? When I turned 40, the same f****** guy said, ‘LeBron turned 40. This f****** won’t go on much longer.’ … He’s gonna be real upset when I turn 50,” James said.
LeBron James on ‘that tweet’ from 2015:
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“I saw that tweet throughout all of my 30s… When I turned 40, the same f****** guy said 'Lebron turned 40, this f*ckery won't go much longer.'” 😂
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The Warriors fan believed that James wouldn’t play much after turning 30. However, James recently celebrated his 40th birthday on December 30, 2024, and is still dominating the league.
LeBron James Shares Insights On The Legendary Pick-Up Game Against Michael Jordan
LeBron James is often compared to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, even though they played in different eras. NBA analysts frequently debate who should be considered the greatest of all time (GOAT) between the two.
When James was 16 years old, he had a legendary pick-up game against Michael Jordan, although no clips of that game exist. In a recent interview on the New Heights podcast, James reflected on that memorable matchup.
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“First of all, MJ Antoine Walker and the rest of those guys did not let young guys get on the court, at all. And I was 16 years old. I was a sophomore in high school, and it takes a while to get on the court. Usually when the older guys, they get tired and they don’t want to play no more. … I was on the court with Michael Jordan, Antoine Walker, Penny Hardaway, Michael Finley,” James said.
The Lakers are currently experiencing a three-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat was against the San Antonio Spurs, with a final score of 126-102. Before that, the Dallas Mavericks, without their star duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, also triumphed over the Lakers. In the post-game interview, LeBron James, who contributed 18 points, 8 assists, and 10 rebounds against the Mavs, reflected on the team’s defeat. The Lakers are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference standings, holding a record of 20 wins and 17 losses.
