LeBron James was rightfully upset following the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-115 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. A fan was taunting James, who scored 46 points to carry the Lakers in the defeat, after the contest. LeBron had to be held back after the fan told him to “get this sh*t together.”
Fan: “Hey Bron you better get this sh*t together…Look he’s mad. Look at him.”
LeBron after scoring 46 points: 😡
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 25, 2023
“Hey Bron you better get this sh*t together…Look he’s mad. Look at him,” the fan, who clearly just wanted a reaction, said.
Frustration has continued to boil over for this Lakers team. They fell to 22-26 with the loss and are trying to find their footing in the Western Conference.
The good news for LeBron and the Lakers is that Anthony Davis is set to return from injury soon. In fact, AD is expected to return on Thursday vs. the San Antonio Spurs barring any setbacks.
Article Continues BelowThe Lakers already made a trade and could look to add more ahead of the trade deadline. LeBron James and Anthony Davis, as talented as they are, would benefit from extra depth on the roster. However, LeBron is done discussing trades.
“He said it to you guys… Rob’s (Pelinka) gonna do his job … My job is to be on the floor and make sure my guys in the locker room are ready,” LeBron said.
If things don't turn around sooner rather than later for the Lakers, one has to wonder if this might be LeBron James' final season with the team.
We will continue to provide updates on the Lakers and LeBron James as they are made available.