NBA fans went into a frenzy after LeBron James’ cryptic tweet: “Ever consider winning a real ring?”, “Good god man grow up”
Amid the LA Lakers’ recent struggles, Lakers star forward LeBron James decided to send out a cryptic tweet on Thursday night. In the tweet, James appeared to compare himself to a warrior as the Lakers sit at 13-18 and 13th in the Western Conference.
Fate whispers to the Warrior, You cannot survive the Storm.” The Warrior whispered back, “I am the Storm….,” James tweeted.
Fate whispers to the Warrior, You cannot survive the Storm.” The Warrior whispered back, “I am the Storm….”
As expected, the tweet quickly led to backlash from NBA fans who called out James for being dramatic and having self-pity. So on that note, here are some of the best fan reactions to James' latest tweet.
NBA fans react to LeBron James’ cryptic tweet
Most fan reactions to LeBron James’ tweet were just straight-up harsh. Many called James childish and said he was making excuses.
“LOL, you Warrior you. Let's see how this next month treats you...Warriors don't make excuses and Kings don't need other Kings to win Championships. Just go win with your talents you brought with you from South Beach,” one fan said.
@KingJames LOL you Warrior you. Lets see how this next month treats you...Warriors don't make excuses and Kings don't need other Kings to win Championships. Just go win with your talents you brought with you from South Beach.
“Good god man, grow up,” another fan said.
@KingJames Good gd man, grow up.
Many also called out James for his inability to lead the Lakers to success.
“Ever consider winning a real ring?” One fan said:
@KingJames ever consider winning a real ring?
“Thought he was going to let history repeat itself. Absolutely not,” another fan said as they shared James’ past promise to never miss the playoffs again.
@KingJames twitter.com/kingjames/stat…
Thought he was going to let History repeat itself. Absolutely not.
Many fans also took the opportunity to make fun of James via different variations of his first name combined with other words.
“LeSocrates,” one fan said.
@KingJames LeSocrates
One fan also made reference to the long-running joke that James only read the first pages of the book.
“Which first page of the book is this?” the fan joked.
@KingJames Which first pages of the book is this?
One fan also shifted the focus towards Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and called him out for not making any moves.
“Can fate whisper to Pelinka, ‘make a damn trade,’’’ the fan said.
@KingJames Can fate whisper to Pelinka, "make a damn trade"
LeBron James and the LA Lakers’ next game will be on Friday night at home against the 8-24 Charlotte Hornets.
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