During the recent Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game in which the Lakers won 107-97, a leaked audio has shed light on the heated exchange between LeBron James and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. The incident that led to Udoka’s ejection from the game has become a topic of discussion among NBA fans.
According to the leaked audio clip, the conversation between the two was intense. Udoka was heard saying, “Stop crying like b******, man.” LeBron James responded, “We’re all grown men, that b**** word ain’t cool.” The audio has added a new perspective to the narrative, revealing the intensity of the conflict. It’s still unclear what the Rockets‘ head coach said in the final part of the clip but whatever Ime Udoka said it led to his ejection.
LEAKED Audio Of Ime Udoka Trash Talking LeBron James👀:
Udoka: “Stop crying like b*tches, man”
LeBron: “We’re all grown men, that b*tch word ain’t cool”
Udoka: “Soft a** boy, stop b*tching. Acting like you’re gonna do something” pic.twitter.com/tmcFFsxpUu
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) December 3, 2023
The Lakers’ scoring was led by Anthony Davis who made a double-double with 27 points and 14 rebounds, contributing significantly to the team’s victory. Off the bench, Austin Reaves added 18 points, showcasing the team’s depth.
LeBron James gave hilarious reply when asked about argument with Ime Udoka
Despite the tension during the game, LeBron James managed to put some humor into the situation in a post-game interview. When asked about the nature of the dispute with Udoka, James said, “Thanksgiving. How much we enjoyed Thanksgiving.” His humorous response diverted the attention from the heated exchange.
Reporter: “What were you and Ime [Udoka] talking about?”
LeBron James: “Thanksgiving. How much we enjoyed Thanksgiving.”
“It looked very friendly.”
“Yeah, it was.” 😅 https://t.co/y6Q6rzAkaH pic.twitter.com/s4KXzgOPr8
— Oh no he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) December 3, 2023
Ime Udoka, in his post-game comments, avoided giving details by simply stating, “There was some conversation they didn’t like…You heard the rest.” This humorous approach by James and Udoka, suggests a desire to move past the incident without further controversy.
Rivalry intensifies between the Lakers and Rockets
The recent games between the Lakers and Rockets hint at a growing rivalry, with tensions rising each time the teams play. The center of attention for this developing rivalry is Rockets star player Dillon Brooks who is known for his aggressive playing style. His history of on-court clashes with the Lakers, especially LeBron James, has added a personal edge to these matchups.
Brooks’ transition from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Rockets has reignited his rivalry with LeBron James, adding extra heat to their encounters. The Rockets’ head coach, Ime Udoka, and some of the players have also joined Brooks, intensifying the rivalry between the two teams.