The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics produced one entertaining clash from their recent meeting at the TD Garden. While LeBron James recorded 41 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, the All-Star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown eclipsed the King’s performance.
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In the Celtics’ 125-121 OT win over LAL, JT recorded a 30-point, 11-rebound double-double, whereas, Brown ended up dropping 37 points and 9 rebounds.
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An action-packed and chirpy contest that witnessed 15 lead changes and 15 ties also saw Bron behave as we’ve never seen him before.
During the final seconds of the regulation, Jayson hit James’ hand on a layup. However, a foul wasn’t called. Clearly, the 4-time MVP didn’t agree with the non-call.
Courtside view of Bron last night pic.twitter.com/HkTPawQXvn
— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) January 29, 2023
Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Chandler Parsons criticising LeBron James
As soon as James’ dramatics went up on social media, every single basketball enthusiast gave their two cents on the incident.
Former NBA star Chandler Parsons was among the group of people who attacked the 4-time champ for being too extra.
Chandler Parsons on LeBron’s antics vs. Boston:
“I can watch my French Bulldog get ran over by the mail-man right now, and I would not react like that.”
(via @FanDuelTV) pic.twitter.com/QDBxhCLEeJ
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 30, 2023
Just as Parsons’ words went viral on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions. Analysts of “UNDISPUTED” even gave their opinions on Chandler’s harsh criticism.
Shannon Sharpe, an extremely good friend of LeBron, ripped apart the former Rockets forward for his words.
.@ShannonSharpe reacts to Chandler Parsons criticizing LeBron’s reaction to missed foul call: pic.twitter.com/416o9LoDgd
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) January 31, 2023
Contrary to what his co-host believed, Skip Bayless regarded LeBron’s actions as an “all-time reaction”. Bayless said:
“It was an all-time reaction and it was operating on very deep levels because a lot was operating there. He can be drama king, he can go melodrama. This was historic histrionics. I’ve never seen a reaction like that.”
“LeBron can be a drama king. I’ve never seen a reaction like THAT, but there was REASON for it.”
— @RealSkipBayless on LeBron’s reaction to missed foul call pic.twitter.com/urZWtrMFfv
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) January 31, 2023
“Don’t see it happening to nobody else”: LBJ
Of course, Bron was furious after not receiving the crucial foul call. As if his reactions weren’t enough, the 6-foot-9 forward even spoke about the referees’ non-calls in the recent past, especially with him being the victim. In the postgame interview, the 4-time Finals MVP said:
“I don’t understand. I don’t understand what we’re doing, and I watch basketball every single day,” said James. “I watch games every single day and I don’t see it happening to nobody else. It’s just weird.”
From their official Twitter handle, the NBA Referees even released a statement wherein they acknowledged their mistake.
Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless nights as we strive to be the best referees we can be.https://t.co/WyN8QVuTOl
— NBA Referees (@OfficialNBARefs) January 29, 2023