WATCH: “King is still King B**TCH!” Rihanna defending LeBron James passionately against friends after disappointing game

LeBron James won the 2016 NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Warriors.

WATCH: “King is still King B**TCH!” Rihanna defending LeBron James passionately against friends after disappointing game

LeBron James and Rihanna (via Open Source/X)

LeBron James, destined for greatness since his high school basketball days at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, captured the attention of the national media. The media heavily touted him as a future NBA superstar, highlighting his all-round scoring, passing, athleticism, and playmaking abilities.

It’s no surprise that stars from all around flock to witness James in action. One such game happened when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors in the 2017 NBA Finals. This marked the third consecutive year the Cavaliers faced the Warriors in the Finals, creating NBA history.

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Despite the Cavaliers and LeBron James losing the Finals four games to one, a pivotal moment unfolded during game one of the series, involving the Barbadian singer and businesswoman, Rihanna. Following the Dubs’ 113-91 victory over the Cavaliers, Rihanna was heard after the game defending James, showcasing her strong support to ‘King’ despite the game’s outcome.

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The King is still the King, B*tch!

Despite James’ impressive performance with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists during game one, it wasn’t sufficient to propel the Cavaliers to victory in the game one of the series. On the Warriors’ side, Kevin Durant took the lead with 38 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Officials defend controversial call that changed James’ 3 point to 2 point

In a game filled with a dramatic ending on Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a narrow defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, concluding with a score of 108-106. The intense moment unfolded in the fourth and final quarter, with the Timberwolves holding a 107-104 lead and only 2.3 seconds left on the clock.

In a crucial play, LeBron James believed he had leveled the game for the Lakers with a clutch shot outside the arc. However, the officials deemed it a two-point shot, adding an unexpected twist to the game’s conclusion.

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The officials, requiring clear and conclusive evidence to overturn the decision, invested extensive time at the monitor and communicated with the league office in Secaucus, New Jersey. After careful review, they ultimately concluded that it was a 2-point shot, much to the disappointment of James and the Lakers. 

Clearly, the lack of "clear and concrete" evidence is what kept the call a two-point shot, as if it was originally ruled a 3-pointer, there probably would've been insufficient evidence the other way, keeping it a three-ball.
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Following this defeat, the Lakers find themselves in 9th place on the Western Conference standings with a record of 17-16. Eager to move past this episode, they set their sights on a hopeful turnaround when they confront the New Orleans Pelicans on New Year’s Day.

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