Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James has heard it all from fans during his incredibly long career in the NBA. While he's done an admirable job overall of ignoring hecklers, from time to time, the future Basketball Hall of Famer would indulge himself in some interaction with them. Take for example what happened during the third quarter of Monday night's Game 5 of the Lakers-Denver Nuggets series.
After launching into histrionics following a foul call on him, James saw a fan on the courtside seemingly calling him a crybaby. The 39-year-old James then looked as though he was going to do something, forcing the fan to recoil a bit. She definitely did not see that coming from James, who also mocked her by exaggerating her reaction.
The fan still ended up happy, though, as she got to see James and the Lakers lose in Game 5 to the tune of a 108-106 score. That said, James put up a fight, leading Los Angeles with 30 points on 11/21 shooting from the floor with nine rebounds and 11 assists in a monster performance across 44 minutes of action in front of Denver's home crowd. The Lakers also got 19 points from Austin Reaves and 17 points plus 15 rebounds from big man Anthony Davis.
Through five games against the Nuggets, James averaged 27.8 points, 8.8 assists, and 6.8 rebounds, while connecting on 56.6 percent of his attempts from the field and 38.5 percent of his shots from behind the arc.
Social media reacts to the Lakers superstar's interaction with heckler
As expected, social media buzzed with all sorts of reactions to James' interaction with the fan.
“She sat RIGHT tf down too 😭😭😭,” said @CadesAttorney.
“His true side is coming out he tried to contain his inner n**** but it’s leeping out,” commented @CJJJJJAY.
Another one, @HeartGangPoodi, said: “I like seeing playful Bron he earned the right to play around in serious moments he got his rings”
“I was wondering who tf jumped and this is better than anything I could’ve thought of 😂,” posted @king_moodyy.
From @SureShotBet: “I originally thought LeBron was imitating Jokic after they got tied up, but this is wayyyyy funnier LMAO”
X user @DboyDavid, who is clearly not a big fan of the four-time league Most Valuable Player said this: “Lebron would have that fan escorted out of the arena if the roles were reversed. He’s a baby deep down, but no surprise as he only keeps “yes men” around him for the last decade plus”
“Man you know lebron otw out he getting wilder every year from cussing out refs to jumping at fans 😂😂😂😂😂” shared @_ImYourPapii.
The real scare was provided by Jamal Murray
Someone who didn't flinch in Game 5 was no other than Nuggets star Jamal Murray, who further certified his status as a Lakers killer in the playoffs. Murray delivered his second dagger in the first round when he buried a game-winning jumper late in Game 5 that sent LeBron James and company into an early vacation. Murray scattered a game-high 32 points in the closeout game. He did not have to do it all by himself, with Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr, providing ample help. Jokic posted 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists, while MPJ chipped in 26 points with five 3-pointers.
After finally discarding the Lakers, the Nuggets will next take on the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
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