“Whoever came up with that sh*t needs to be fired”: LeBron James puts in heated statement during post-game interview

“Whoever came up with that sh*t needs to be fired”: LeBron James puts in heated statement during post-game interview

LeBron James

LeBron James has been adhering to the norms of game since 17 years, the kid from Akron started dominating the game from his rookie year itself. LeBron James was soon known as the heir to the NBA. As he built his legacy, he is now all settled at Los Angeles Lakers. The ‘king’ managed to get the team to their championship title after a long gap. But his recent form with the team hasn’t been so good. Coming back from the injuries, the big players haven’t been at their peak. Los Angeles Lakers recently lost their 3rd straight defeat. LeBron James seemed pissed off while giving an interview post their game.

Lakers were wiped out 114-121 against the Toronto Raptors today. As the Lakers’ big men seemed off their form, Kyle Kuzma scored 24 point for the night. But LeBron James is struggling. He is not completely over his right ankle injury. Bron stated earlier that it is impossible to get back to his form. But this tension is worry some. James managed to score 19-points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds coming on for 28 minutes. Later he left the game feeling pressure in his ankle. But the Raptors put on a great offensive display. Their acute attacks troubled the settled defense.

LeBron James frustrated with repeated loss

During the post-game interview, LeBron James seemed off with the new norms of game The Orlando bubble last season introduced play-in tournament methods. Here in the teams at 9th and 10th position can also get a chance to get into top 8 going up against the 7th and 8th seeded teams. He said, “Whoever came up with that sh*t needs to be fired”. He seemed clearly unhappy at possibility that Lakers may end up in a play-in tournament after being #1 in the West.

Many players in the past including Luka Doncic have condemned this system. Now it is a tough ask for the Lakers as they have dropped 2 places in the conference. They are 7th seeded trailing to Portland and Dallas with same record. As the league enters the finals stretch, there is a lot on LeBron James. He will look to carry the team top finish top 6 at least. LeBron James is well aware how difficult the play-in is. It will be some hectic playoffs for LeBron James and squad if they get to playoffs winning in play-in.

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