“He’d be hung on live TV like Saddam” – NBA Twitter points out HYPOCRISY in treatment of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a memorable response to a reporter who asked him if he viewed his season as a failure after the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs by the Miami Heat. The two-time MVP said that there is no failure in sports and that every year is a step to success, using Michael Jordan’s career as an example.

“There’s no failure in sports. You know, there’s good days, bad days. Some days you are able to be successful. Some days you are not. Some days it’s your turn, some days it’s not your turn. And that’s what sports is about. You don’t always win,” said Antetokounmpo in response to the question asked by the Athletic’s Eric Nehm.

Antetokounmpo’s comments went viral and drew praise from many fans and analysts who admired his humility, optimism and perspective. However, some Lakers fans wondered how people would have reacted if LeBron James, the face of the NBA and Antetokounmpo’s rival in the league, had said the same thing instead of Giannis.

James is one of the most scrutinized and criticized players in history. He has faced immense pressure and expectations since he entered the league as a teenager in 2003. He has been compared to Jordan and other legends constantly and has been blamed for his team’s failures even when he performed at a high level.

According to NBA and LeBron Fans on Twitter, he would probably have been called a quitter, a loser, a choker, a fraud, and a coward by some of his detractors. He would have been accused of making excuses, avoiding accountability, disrespecting his opponents, and diminishing his legacy by some of his critics.

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NBA Twitter Reacts: LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo the double standard of expectations

If James had said what Antetokounmpo did after losing in the playoffs, he would likely have faced a different reaction than Giannis. Here’s what the NBA Twitter had to say:

Of course, not everyone would have reacted negatively to James’ hypothetical comments. Some of his fans and supporters would have defended him and praised him for his honesty, maturity and resilience. Some of his peers and mentors would have empathized with him and encouraged him to keep working hard.

However, it is undeniable that James would have faced more backlash and scrutiny than Antetokounmpo did for saying the same thing. This is because James is held to a higher standard than any other player in the league due to his status, achievements and influence.

Therefore, Antetokounmpo’s viral comments after playoff elimination reveal not only his own character and mindset but also the double standard of expectations that LeBron James faces in comparison to other players.

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