$350 million worth businessman accusing LeBron James of being jealous over Stephen Curry trashed by Suns legend

LeBron James was accused of being jealous of Stephen Curry by millionaire Patrick Bet-David prompting Eddie Johnson to jump to James defense.

$350 million worth businessman accusing LeBron James of being jealous over Stephen Curry trashed by Suns legend

Former Suns player Eddie Johnson defended LeBron James following criticism from Millionaire Patrick Bet-David

The NBA’s declining viewership has been evident over the years, with its cause still unknown. Recently, during a press conference in Sacramento, LeBron James pointed out trends like excessive three-point shooting as a potential factor. His comments stirred up a firestorm, especially when millionaire Patrick Bet-David accused James of being part of the reason for the NBA’s decline.

Following James’ address to the media, millionaire and part owner of the Yankees Patrick Bet-David accused the Lakers star for being part of the cause for the league’s declining viewership. In a post on X, he escalated the conversation, alleging that LeBron James’ remarks indirectly took a swipe at Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry, even suggesting that James was jealous of Curry.

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The NBA’s decline happened under your tenure. Period. Blaming the 3-point shot for it is just you throwing shade at Steph Curry. Quite frankly, he’s been more exciting to watch than you.

Patrick Bet-David’s post read

This narrative didn’t sit well with Eddie Johnson, a former Phoenix Suns player and respected NBA analyst. Johnson took to Twitter to defend James, dismissing Bet-David’s claim as “the dumbest tweet of 2024.”

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This might be the dumbest tweet of 2024. Good timing. This guy, Positive or Negative, will go down as the best face of the league ever. Kept you tuned in for 20 plus years and counting.

Eddie Johnson wrote

The NBA has indeed undergone significant changes during James’s career. The league’s focus on offense, the prevalence of three-point shooting, and the declining physicality have certainly shifted its appeal. A lot of these changes were the indirect cause of Stephen Curry‘s dominance from beyond the three point line, triggering the 3-pt revolution.

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Amid the controversy, LeBron James continues to solidify his legacy. During the Lakers’ recent matchup against the Sacramento Kings, he became the all-time leader in games with 10 or more points, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s previous record of 1,509 games.

James now holds 1,510 such games, a testament to his consistency and longevity in a league that has become faster and more physically demanding. The milestone places him ahead of legendary players like Karl Malone (1,476 games) and Dirk Nowitzki (1,392 games), showing his unbelievable durability.

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This achievement adds to a growing list of accolades for James. He recently became the NBA’s all-time leader in minutes played, overtaking Abdul-Jabbar once again. These milestones come on top of his status as the league’s all-time leading scorer, a title he secured two seasons ago.