December 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
It seemed like LeBron James was going through it after Monday night’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
James and the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the 76ers in Philadelphia, losing the game by a score of 138-94. This 44-point loss was the worst loss in James’ 21-year NBA career. The Lakers have a record of 10 wins and 8 losses this season.
After the game, a visibly frustrated James made a bizarre comment when asked about his team’s reaction to such a humiliating loss. However, James didn’t seem to be interested in speaking for his teammates at all. He decided to speak only for himself.
“I don’t know how the team (reacts),” James said. “I can only speak for myself. “I don’t like it. “
“I can only speak for myself. I don’t like this.”
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This is a very strange comment from your team leader. While James has every right to be irritated after that kind of loss, you never want to give the impression that you’re going to throw your teammates under the bus when the going gets tough, especially when you’re like James is right now When he was the oldest active player in the NBA.
There’s no denying that the Lakers are currently battling injuries to key players like Jared Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish (all of whom are capable of starting). But for James, who uncharacteristically finished with 18 points, 0 rebounds and 5 assists on Monday, this wasn’t the first time during his tenure with the Lakers that he’s been accused of poor leadership.