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“Haven’t Seen My Family Since Last Year”: LeBron James Puts Forth Corny New Years Joke Amidst 43 Point Explosion In Lakers Win

Samir Mehdi
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“Haven’t Seen My Family Since Last Year”: LeBron James Puts Forth Corny New Years Joke Amidst 43 Point Explosion In Lakers Win

LeBron James has been balling out for the Los Angeles Lakers ever since turning 38 years old. On the night of his birthday, he would score a season 47 points with little to no effort. When asked about his performance, he claimed he had tried scoring 30 and that didn’t work so why not try scoring 40+ points. 

Dennis Schroder even admitted that ‘The King’ had come up to him prior to the game on his 38th birthday and predicted that he would go off for 40 or more points that night. Well, it seems as though turning 38 might have triggered something within him as he dropped 40+ points once again tonight. 

He did so against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte by dropping 43 points on 16-26 shooting from the field while also grabbing11 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. Thomas Bryant chipped in with his own double-double of 18p and 15r.

Also read: “Paul Pierce Doesn’t Believe Lebron James is Better Than Him!”: When Antoine Walker Explained The Truth’s Beef With The King

LeBron James on not having met his family in a while 

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the tumultuous schedule in December. A majority of their games were away from LA and on the East Coast. They started December off with a 6-game roadie that started with a win against the Bucks and ended with a win against the Pistons. 

Their last 4 games have also been on the road in the East, with their most recent game being the Hornets win. During his postgame interview following his 43 point performance, he was asked about how he felt following the end of this mini-road trip. 

“I miss my family; I haven’t seen them since the 23rd of December. Haven’t seen them since last year. So excited to go home, see my family, spend time with the kids.” 

LeBron James did see his family on NYE and his birthday 

If there was one player who would hit fans and the media with the ‘I haven’t seen you since last year’ joke following the new year, it would be LeBron James. Maybe even Giannis. Though, it is strange that he said he hasn’t seen his family since 23rd of December. 

He celebrated his birthday at a Lobos party with his wife, Savannah James, in presence. He brought in the New Year while playing Madden next to his wife as well. Perhaps he meant he hasn’t seen his kids since the 23rd and hasn’t had his family as a whole be with him since then.

Also read: “LeBron James, That’s Not Michael Jordan-esque!”: Skip Bayless Goes After Lakers Star for His ‘Winner’ Speech in Miami

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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