LeBron James recalls silencing disrespectful GM and Dwight Howard with 50-point game

NBA legend, LeBron James goes back in time to revisit the thrilling Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat match in 2011.


LeBron James recalls silencing disrespectful GM and Dwight Howard with 50-point game

LeBron James and Dwight Howard

LeBron James recently reminded the NBA community about one of his best-scoring games back in 2011. James recalled the heated Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic game on social media. Notably, James’ move to the Heat back then raised many questions from many in and around the sport.

The Magic’s GM, Otis Smith, was one of them. Smith mocked James for moving to the Heat instead of another side in the NBA. Moreover, Magic’s star man, Dwight Howard also openly mocked James during the pre-game interviews.

I thought he was, I guess, more of a competitor.
Otis Smith told the reporters before the Heat vs. Magic game

In addition to this, James provided a stunning response on the court as he dropped a whopping 51 points on them. Now, after almost 13 years, James revisited this moment on Instagram. He reposted a reel (regarding James’ performance against Magic) by a fan account on his story. LeBron James captioned his story, “Competitior that 50 piece!!”

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James ended the match with 51 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, leading Miami to a 104-100 road win. Dwyane Wade scored 15 points and Chris Bosh had 13 as the Heat won their fourth consecutive game in 2011. This particular game showcased James as one player to not mess with in the NBA. Also, the Magic fell off after James’ move to the Heat, with the Heat taking over the ECF for a long period.

LeBron James provided a stunning response on and off the court against Magic in 2011

LeBron James has always been a competitor throughout his illustrious basketball career. However, he gave the NBA fans a proper showing of his competitiveness in 2011 during the Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic game. A lot had unfolded in the build-up to this particular game, with the Magic players and fans trying to mock James.

Nevertheless, James showcased his class as he dropped a monstrous 51 points in his side’s victory. James’ response did not stop there.

Just playing this team got me going, We understand that it wasn’t just any regular-season game. There were a lot of things said about us in the offseason that came from this organization. So we just wanted to come in here and play to our abilities and make a statement.
LeBron James told the reporters after the game

James is one of the best players to ever grace the sport. His relentless mentality is what makes him different than the usual basketball players. Over the years, James has provided NBA fans with many similar moments as compared to this Heat vs. Magic game back in 2011. Now, James is entering the twilight years of his career. Hence, it remains to be seen how much he has left in the tank before retiring from his favorite sport.

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