The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. Fans are eagerly anticipating the matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry. However, before the game, many fans harshly criticized LeBron for his recent actions on social media.
James recently posted about betting on his social media account on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Slipsmas is here! Want to win a $500 bonus bet from DraftKings? 🏈🎁 Place your bet, post it on X using #Slipsmas and follow @DKSportsbook for a shot. Happy holidays!! 😃#DKPartner.”
Slipsmas is here! Want to win a $500 bonus bet from DraftKings? 🏈🎁
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 24, 2024
Place your bet, post it on X using #Slipsmas and follow @DKSportsbook for a shot. Happy holidays!! 😃#DKPartner pic.twitter.com/5d8AQqfQjn
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo also promoted betting on his X account before Christmas. He wrote, “Betano came through this Xmas Keep an eye on their accounts for something special…#GiannisxBetano.”
Betano came through this Xmas Keep an eye on their accounts for something special…#GiannisxBetano pic.twitter.com/D474bAtHT1
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 24, 2024
Fans began trolling James and Antetokounmpo for promoting betting in the comment section on X. They pointed out that, despite being wealthy, the stars still endorse gambling. One fan remarked, “Why you shilling this crap? You’re filthy rich already.”
Why you shilling this crap? You’re filthy rich already
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Meanwhile, another fan criticized James by saying, “You really needed this bag?”
You really needed this bag?
— Phillies Prez (@JaxReynoldsNFL) December 24, 2024
Another fan commented, “Diddy parties and now gambling.”
Diddy parties and now gambling
— Isaacquachfx (@isaacthequach) December 25, 2024
A sports enthusiast criticized Antetokounmpo by saying, “Bro come on. You are too rich to be shilling trash like this.”
Bro come on. You are too rich to be shilling trash like this.
— Stepbrother (@st3pbr0ther) December 24, 2024
Another fan remarked, “People lose a lot of their hard-earned money this way Giannis… not a good look to support this.”
People lose a lot of their hard-earned money this way Giannis… not a good look to support this.
— Mountain Girl (@Missvb4) December 25, 2024
Another fan criticized James, “You should retire you’re washed up old man.”
You should retire you’re washed up old man
— TitanUp Ty (@TitanUp_Ty) December 24, 2024
Stephen Curry Looks Back At Epic Rivalry With LeBron James Before Christmas Day Game
On Christmas Day, Stephen Curry is scheduled to face LeBron James in the much-anticipated showdown between the Lakers and the Warriors. Before this epic game, Curry openly discussed his thoughts on the rivalry with James during an interview on ESPN’s “NBA Today.”
“It’s a fun battle because of the longevity of how long we’ve been doing this. There’s more appreciation and respect than probably back in the day because there was a lot of pettiness and resentment. The rivalry was real but it evolves and you still want to go at each other, but the respect is there.” Curry said during an appearance on ESPN’s NBA Today on Tuesday.
The Lakers are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 16 wins and 13 losses. The Warriors are in 8th place, also with a record of 16 wins and 13 losses. The game between the Lakers and Warriors will start at 8:00 PM ET at Chase Center.
