LeBron James has always been unique and willing to do things that fans and other players find strange. Sometimes, that has led to him being one of the greatest players that this generation of basketball fans has ever seen. At other times, he just looks silly. That was the case when LeBron was seen randomly falling to the floor in a playoff game where his Los Angeles Lakers played the Golden State Warriors.
In game two of the Western Conference Semifinals, James inexplicably falls to the floor as the game clock approaches half-time. Two lakers teammates rush to lift him off the ground, but not before the Warriors on CBS Twitter account offered a hilarious video of the play, writing, “Wait … Why did LeBron fall down?”
Wait … Why did LeBron fall down?? 💀 pic.twitter.com/JR68FMH27J
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) May 5, 2023
Some are saying that this play appears to indicate that James’ right leg is giving out, forcing him to collapse to the floor. To others, it simply looks like another instance of James playing up a fall for the cameras, to bolster his legacy in the game. LeBron’s week hasn’t been all bad, as he and the rest of the James family celebrated son Bronny James’ commitment to the University of Southern California. The younger James will play for the basketball team, and an emotional LeBron offered his thoughts on his oldest son’s commitment, in an interview shared by CBS Sports:
“One of the best days of my life. First of all, congratulations to Bronny on his decision he made. I’m super proud of him, our family is proud of him. For me personally, it’s even more special to me because it’s the first time someone out go my family to go to college. Obviously I didn’t go to college. It’s just a proud moment to see my son go to college, and he’s the first one to go college in my family. Super duper proud, super emotional, but just super duper excited and happy for his journey. Today was a proud day. I couldn’t lose today no matter the outcome of this game.”
LeBron also gave reporters a glimpse into his plans for the coming NBA seasons, saying that if he can remain in playing shape, he would love to be on a team with his son when the time comes:
“I’m still serious about it. Obviously I’ve gotta continue to keep my body and my mind fresh. I think my mind most importantly, if my mind goes, then my body will just go ‘okay, what are we doing?’ But at the end of the day, if I am, if I’m not, I’ve done what I have to do in this league. My son is gonna take his journey. Whatever his journey is, however his journey lays out, he’s gonna do what’s best for him, and as his dad, his mom Savanah, his brother and sister, we’re gonna support him in whatever he decides to do. Just because it’s my aspiration and my goal doesn’t mean it’s his. I’m absolutely okay with that. My job is to support my son in whatever he wants to do.”
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