It’s nothing new for LeBron James to be taking a bunch of heat on social media. But this time is clearly different.
LeBron isn’t known for being a dirty player, but that narrative could change after today. During the Lakers’ road victory over in Detroit, James delivered a cheap-shot elbow to the face of Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart, leaving him bloodied and quite angry.
Both players came face to face and fists were nearly thrown, as teammates on both sides quickly intervened.
Both players were ejected, but it didn’t end there. As Stewart was being escorted off the court, he tried to get at LeBron and the Lakers players, sending a couple of security guards to the ground in the process.
Stewart’s actions will certainly be dealt with by the league, but it was LeBron’s cheap-shot that had social media in a uproar after all of this. Many fans, pundits, players, and regular Joe Schmoes were going off on the King for his shady tactics:
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