Hot Mics Caught LeBron James Getting Mad at Opponent for Flopping, and NBA Fans Had Jokes
LeBron James was mic’d up for the Lakers’ matchup with the Grizzlies Tuesday night and was caught razzing another player for flopping. Naturally, the internet had jokes.
James and Grizzlies star big Jaren Jackson Jr. were battling for position in the post. When LeBron tried edging in front of Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies forward flew backwards, drawing a whistle from the referees. James wasn’t pleased, accusing Jackson Jr. of flopping on the play to earn a call.
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“I really threw you to the ground like that J-Jack?” James was caught saying sarcastically, tossing in a grin for good measure.
Here’s the video of the play.
"I really threw you to the ground like that J Jack?"
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 15, 2023
Bron had jokes for JJJ ???? pic.twitter.com/SB2j2xDksV
While Jackson Jr. clearly made the most of the contact, fans didn’t seem all that interested in hearing James complain about flopping. After all, the legendary Laker has been accused of embellishing contact plenty of times throughout his storied career.
He should have looked at LeBron and said I learned that from you https://t.co/JxxYoXM0aM
— Will (@TheRealWillLich) November 15, 2023
2 things are hilarious.
— ▶️@????????????▶️ (@_KoreanHeir) November 15, 2023
1. His commentary
2. His Irony https://t.co/WLIr5RR0v4
He wasn’t joking. He’s pissed he stole Brons move https://t.co/SFfuW1q9Sw
— Nick Ale (@nick_ale24) November 15, 2023
I KNOW he ain’t tryna call someone out for flopping lol ☠️ https://t.co/EjgBFfOG7P
— Kason Harrell (@ChurchBoy_32) November 15, 2023
...says the NBA's Flopper in Chief https://t.co/DPEJjm5ggy
— Peter Groff (@realpetercgroff) November 15, 2023
Coming from the biggest flop on planet earth https://t.co/QyrmBo0UjU
— lsx1320 (@Ryan83614339) November 15, 2023
Bron calling someone out for flopping is the definition of irony LMAO https://t.co/RUfkCeIkfL
— Will (@WillHayes_24) November 15, 2023