“HOORAY FOR THE NBA, LeBron, suspended for tomorrow night’s game at MSG”: Skip Bayless can’t keep calm in light of the NBA announcing a one-game suspension for the Lakers superstar

Arjun Julka | 23/11/2021
"HOORAY FOR THE NBA, LeBron, suspended for tomorrow night's game at MSG": Skip Bayless can't keep calm in light of the NBA announcing a one-game suspension for the Lakers superstar

Veteran NBA analyst Skip Bayless celebrates the NBA’s decision to suspend LeBron James for one game. The Lakers superstar would not be playing against the Knicks at the garden. Bayless can’t keep calm about LBJ not being at the basketball mecca.

The NBA recently announced its suspensions for LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart following the unfortunate altercation during the Lakers-Pistons game. The league has suspended James for one game and Stewart for two games, respectively.

One person who cannot contain his happiness with the league’s decision is Skip Bayless, the Undisputed analyst had targetted the Lakers superstar ever since Sunday night’s incident in Detroit. Bayless believed James was in the wrong and indulged in a dirty and intentional play.

Bayless had given his verdict on the situation even before the NBA made its announcement.

“LeBron James closed his fist! And he looked at that man right in the face before leading with his elbow and then cold-cocking Isaiah with his forearm and the back of his fist! LeBron should be suspended.”

Also read: “You cannot do that, LeBron James gotta be suspended for one game, while Isiah Stewart deserves more stringent action”: Stephen A. Smith gives his take on the altercation during the Pistons-Lakers game on Sunday

With his wishes coming true following the league’s announcement, Bayless couldn’t contain his happiness. The analyst took to Twitter to celebrate the news.

Skip Bayless is delighted that LeBron James would not be playing at Madison Square Garden.

During a recent episode of Undisputed on Fox Sports, Bayless had no qualms at throwing multiple accusations at James. The analyst believed what James did was intentional and that he was frustrated since they were losing to the Pistons at the time.

Bayless stated that James took a cheap shot at the 20-year old. According to the veteran NBA analyst, James needed police protection if Stewart wasn’t stopped. Bayless would time and again state how James had closed his fist while taking a swing at the Pistons center.

Thus following NBA’s recent announcement, Bayless had a reason to rejoice. The Lakers visit the basketball mecca next to face the Knicks. However, James is not allowed at MSG. Bayless couldn’t be more delighted about the four-time champion missing the Lakers’ lone game at the basketball mecca.

From the very time that the incident took place, Bayless has been taking shots at James. The Undisputed analyst even went to the extent of blaming the superstar’s actions as a result of frustration due to the Lakers’ poor performances.

Also read: “LeBron James was just the latest; Isaiah Stewart has brawled with Blake Griffin and Giannis before!”: When the Pistons rookie messed with the Nets forward at the start of 2021-22

The NBA has been prompt with its decision, which many believe is the right call. However, Bayless’ celebratory reactions come across as biased.

 

 

Post Edited By: Arjun Julka
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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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