LeBron James continues to rewrite history, proving that age is just a number. At 39 years old, he cemented his legacy as the all-time leader in NBA Christmas Day victories, racking up his 11th win in 19 appearances.
The triumph came with a nail-biting 115-113 win over Curry’s Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, giving LeBron plenty of reasons to celebrate this Christmas. Refusing to let anyone steal his spotlight, he boldly sent a message to theNFL.
LeBron’s historic win and bold message to the NFL
While LeBron may be a self-proclaimed football fan, it’s clear he’s not thrilled about the NFL pulling viewers away from the NBA’s marquee day. And even though tradition holds that the NBA dominates Christmas with five high-profile games, all eyes are now on the ratings to see if the NFL managed to outshine the court action.
It’s also likely that LeBron James had to miss some NFL games, and that probably didn’t sit well with him. After all, the charm of American sports lies in the fact that each league has carefully claimed its own holiday, ensuring fans can enjoy a feast of sports throughout the season. But it seems the NFL is set on shaking things up.
NFL vs. NBA: A battle for Christmas Day viewership
For years, Christmas Day was the NBA’s domain, while the NFL owned Thanksgiving. This balance kept the peace between the leagues and fans-until LeBron sent his bold message to the NFL. His words sparked a fiery social media debate, with fans questioning whether this long-standing tradition should continue or if it’s time to create new ones.
Change can be exciting, but the loyal football fans were thrilled to have three games in just 11 days. While players like Patrick Mahomes admitted they were caught off guard by the Wednesday games, many still expressed feeling honored to be playing on Christmas Day, even if it meant disrupting their usual routine.
Can the NBA hold its ground?
It’s clear that LeBron James has no interest in sharing Christmas with the NFL-after all, the thought of losing viewership and limelight is likely a tough pill to swallow. But the truth is, the NFL has already taken that step, and if it proves successful, they’ll likely keep pushing for it in the years to come. The reality is, there’s not much the NBA can do about it, not even LeBron himself.
Fans didn’t hold back in calling out James for his comments, arguing that the NFL holds far more television power than the NBA. But the real issue isn’t about one sport overshadowing the other-it’s about both leagues playing a huge role in shaping American culture and the entertainment landscape. The big question now is whether this issue will reach the decision-makers behind the sports calendar, and whether they’ll find a way to avoid clashing dates or even start a new tradition altogether.