“LeBron James is still the worst 3-point shooter in the NBA!”: Skip Bayless finds a way to mock the King as Lakers break Grizzlies’ 11-game streak

Advait Jajodia | 21/01/2023
“LeBron James is still the worst 3-point shooter in the NBA!”: Skip Bayless finds a way to mock the King as Lakers break Grizzlies' 11-game streak

Having lost 4 of their last 5 clashes, the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t look like the favourites to win in their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, much to everyone’s surprise, LeBron James and co. put on a sensational performance to upset Taylor Jenkins’ boys.

An action-packed thriller from start to end witnessed a total of merely 3 lead changes and 3 ties. Thanks to the heroics of Dennis Schroder in the final seconds, the Purple & Gold grabbed a 122-121 win, snapping the Tennessee-based franchise’s 11-game win streak.

Also Read: When LeBron James Took Offense Over Grizzlies’ Trash Talk and Dunked Over DPOY Candidate Jaren Jackson Jr.

Skip Bayless attacks LeBron James despite the Lakers’ win

The high-scoring bout saw 5 players record 20-point games. LeBron was one of them. Playing a game-high 36:32 minutes, the King had 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

Even though Bron managed to stuff the stat sheet in a huge win, his efficiency from the 3-point land is still very concerning. LBJ managed only to knock down 1 out of his 5 attempts from beyond the arc, making this his 7th game since the new calendar year with less than 23% 3FG.

Skip Bayless didn’t miss out on his chance to slaughter the 4-time MVP for his awful long-distance shooting. Implying that the 18-time All-Star was the worst 3P shooter in the NBA, the UNDISPUTED analyst went on to laud Schroder for the late and-one.

“It calls for me to be extraordinary at times”: LeBron on playing shorthanded

With Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and Lonnie Walker IV sidelined with injuries for the past few games, James has visibly been carrying a majority of the team’s offensive load. Talking about his role when his teammates are injured, the 4-time champ stated that the job required him to be extraordinary.

“That’s what the job is called for right now. That’s my job description. It calls for me to go out and be extraordinary at times. It is what it is.”

Clearly, an “extraordinary” LBJ isn’t enough for the California-based franchise to win games. Yes, the future Hall-Of-Famer is averaging 29.8/8.4/7, however, LAL is still sitting 13th in the West with a horrific 21-25 record.

Also Read: Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Cites the King’s Mentality as Reason for Greatness

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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