LeBron James the star player of the Los Angeles Lakers became the target of some unexpected courtside remarks. During a tense matchup between the Lakers and the Miami Heat, a young fan took a bold jab at the NBA superstar, accusing him of exaggerating fouls or “flopping.”
The mocking intensified when the fan humorously stated “You look like you sharted your pants.” a comment that quickly captured the attention of some audience and added a layer of distraction for the Lakers forward. The young Heat fan’s comment came as LeBron James was frustrated, having been hit hard multiple times while driving to the basket without receiving a call from the officials.
Little kid goes after LeBron for flopping
“You look like you sharted your pants”
(h/t @overtime )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 7, 2023
Even after these interactions and a challenging game, LeBron managed to stay focused, putting up an impressive 30 points to lead an undermanned Lakers team. Yet, the night ended in disappointment for the Lakers as they lost to the Heat with a final score of 108-107.
LeBron James made headlines for all the wrong reasons recently
The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent narrow loss to the Miami Heat was not without drama, which continued off the court with head coach Darvin Ham expressing his disappointment at the officiating. LeBron James, who is often at the center of the Lakers’ strategy, made headlines, but not for his usual basketball skills.
“I see Bron shooting 4 free throws,” Ham said. “And the amount of times he attacked the rim, the amount of times he was slapped on the arm, which I could see plain as day, for that not to be called man. He’s not flopping. I watch him go to the hole strong.”
LeBron’s free throw attempts for the 2023-24 season have matched the lowest average of his career, sparking doubts about whether the veteran player is receiving enough protection from the NBA official. Currently stars like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the league in free throw attempts.
The Lakers attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter of the game, led by James, who finished with a total of 30 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks. But, with Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell out the Lakers’ comeback fell just short. The game ended with Cam Reddish’s missed shot that could have secured a win in the game’s final moments.