LeBron James has weighed in on the recent suspension of Michigan State head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Well, it was more of a subtle dig after the Lakers’ 122-119 win over the Suns on Friday night.
“I think we know coach (Frank) Vogel and his coaching staff – we know he’s going to change the defense, he’s got a lot of defensive packages and a lot of plan So it’s just trying to read the game and see, you know, at what point – first quarter, second quarter – third quarter, fourth quarter – wherever they are, we have some history with Coach Frank, So we can kind of have that blueprint, be able to steal some signals Same thing,” James said. “So that’s the key to our success and the best thing tonight is we were able to get those signals and still be able to play on Sunday.you do not suspended like that team in the north. Yes. I appreciate it. “
In response to my question about how the Lakers overtook the Suns’ lead, LeBron James made a “sign-stealing” dig about “that team up north” (Michigan; he’s an Ohio State FB fan).
The Big Ten on Friday banned Michigan State coach Jim Harbaugh from the remainder of the regular season for stealing signals from an opponent. pic.twitter.com/AtRmvPR5uB
— Dana (@iam_DanaScott) November 11, 2023
Then James hung up the microphone.
Okay, okay… As you know, James’ postgame press conference was filled with a lot of scandal-related Easter eggs.
James, who finished with 32 points of his own in the win, is an Ohio State fan, so he must have been feeling something after the news broke that Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten for three games for the remainder of the 2023 regular season — Season competition, effective immediately.
The penalty came after the NCAA notified the conference and Michigan officials that it received credible evidence that the Wolverines were involved in the sign-stealing scheme.
Despite those comments, James felt good after the game, pulling off a come-from-behind win that showcased his ability and ignored those who said he was experienced in his 21st year in the NBA.
Regardless, he still managed to find time to do some digging.