Fans are more emotional than ever since the new NBA season kicked off on Tuesday. Each team has made preparations before the official game. One of the most attractive games is the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. Besides the score, one thing that went viral was LeBron James getting slapped in the face.
This game is one of the most anticipated games because with James on the Lakers on one side and Devin Booker on the Suns on the other, it’s almost a given. That’s what happened at Heinz Field, where the game was played. Dream dunks, magical passes and great shots are on display every time the team has the ball. Still, there is room for controversy.
During one game, James was controlling the ball and was suddenly hit hard by Jordan Goodwin, who hit the Lakers star in the eye with his finger. The “King” immediately covered his face with his hands and fell on the wood to show his pain.
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While the viral video doesn’t show any ill intentions on the part of the opponent, the fact is that he was under the sudden influence. It almost made his eyes pop out!
In the end, the incident was not escalated and the game continued normally. In the end, the Suns defeated the Los Angeles people with a score of 123-100.
James played 22 minutes and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Now we just have to wait for his debut (2023-24 season) this Tuesday, when he will face the current NBA champions: Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets.