Lakers legend SLAMS LeBron James for disrepectful act during team’s win over Suns

Former Los Angeles Lakers' player and legend Michael Cooper expresses disappointment on LeBron James' recent actions.

Lakers legend SLAMS LeBron James for disrepectful act during team’s win over Suns

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A recent viral video from a recent preseason game that shows Los Angeles Lakers’ frontrunner LeBron James calmly eating on the bench while dressed in street clothes has Lakers legend and podcast host Michael Cooper disappointed with James’ gesture. Despite the fact that other people thought the incident was funny and a sign of the superstar’s laid-back attitude, Cooper, expressing his displeasure, blasted James for his decision to eat on the bench during a competitive game and stressed the value of respecting the game.

Following LeBron’s early departure from the game against the redesigned Golden State Warriors, the incident took place. James took an early rest despite having a strong first half performance with 12 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds. He changed into more laid-back clothes, picked up a fruit dish, and decided to eat on the bench—a decision that raised questions about player demeanor and professionalism in the head of Cooper.

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Speaking on his recent podcast, Cooper said, ” “I didn’t like that. I didn’t like that. Again, he’s LeBron James, but still, you’ve got to have respect for the game, man… I don’t mind the guy eating, but go eat in the locker room, and then when you come out and be part of the team, not just sit at the end of the bench eating. It’s the eating part for me. No, he understood, ‘I ain’t going to play, so I get changed.’ And that happened with us several times…but you’re still being a part of the team. Don’t be like a spectator, sitting over there.“

Cooper’s displeasure draws attention to the continuous discussion of how to strike a balance between player comfort and preserving the sport’s integrity. While fans love seeing players’ personality off the court, events like this make us wonder what constitutes proper conduct during games.

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LeBron James (Credit: ESPN)

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