LeBron James has recently been in the spotlight due to various reasons, including his team’s struggles in the Western Conference and his uncertain NBA future. On Wednesday night, James garnered attention for an incident involving the Washington Wizards‘ Deni Avdija, resulting in a viral flagrant foul.
The Los Angeles Lakers surged to a significant lead against the Wizards, aiming for a crucial victory amid the turmoil. During the game, James executed a spin move that led to an elbow striking Avdija‘s face, resulting in a flagrant one foul.
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Fan reaction to the incident
This action sparked reactions from fans across various platforms, with some drawing comparisons to Warriors‘ Draymond Green.
“Draymond Green so proud (right now),” one fan wrote.
Another added: “That’s a dangerous move that could have easily caused a serious concussion. No class for someone of his posture. Should be a suspension.”
A third mentioned: “He didn’t throw the elbow. He turned with it out. We used to be taught to play like that in the post in high school. You turn with your elbows flared. As long as you don’t throw the elbow, you’re good. I wouldn’t have called it a flagrant. An offensive foul though prob.”
Despite the controversy, the Lakers emerged victorious with a final score of 125-120, improving their record to 44-33 for the regular season.
“We want to continue to play good basketball,” James said.
“The postseason’s still kind of a ways away. Postseason prep, all that other stuff is totally different from the regular season, so wherever we fall is where we fall.”
