LeBron James is somebody that’s not afraid of sharing his opinion on any matter. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is well outspoken on a variety of topics. Yet, it’s rare to watch him making a case for himself on anything, but the King changed that in recent hours.
After StatMuse shared some numbers showing how great and consistent his scoring numbers have been since he entered the association, James echoed that. Next, he took to Instagram to call out people for not naming him among the greatest scorers of all time.
“Since I was 19 years old! And I’m a pass first guy. Always been. That’s why I’m never mentioned with the greats of scoring huh?? That’s perfect cause I’d rather keep it that way!”
If that wasn’t enough, StatMuse backed LeBron’s claims and shared more numbers showing how dominant this man is and how easy it is for him to score.
1st in playoff points
1st in 20-point playoff games
1st in 30-point playoff games
3rd in points
3rd in 20-point games
3rd in 30-point games
6th in PPG
6th in playoff PPG
Not bad for a pass first guy. pic.twitter.com/DaVxuhwuIp
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 17, 2021
Still, not everybody enjoyed those comments. NBA fans called him out for getting sensitive even though his name is part of heated debates every day. Fans and players reacted to this post, sending some messages to Bron.
Please be humble https://t.co/V7kAZa0TY3
— Ayoung Prince (@ayoung_prince) May 17, 2021
https://twitter.com/albreezygonz/status/1394392952441434112https://twitter.com/SteveMerkle9/status/1394359863778725888
“lebron james? never heard of him.” pic.twitter.com/jyWBj4TELY
— Simba Ω 🏳️🌈🦄🦁 (@abmis0) May 17, 2021
AND IM A PASS FIRST GUY 😂😂😂 IM NEVER MENTIONED AS A SCORING GREAT 😂😂😂😂 how much sheeeesh is this dude on rn dog. It’s 2pm on a monday relax https://t.co/zVFonbm57X
— Dave Lauderdale (@LauderdaleDave) May 17, 2021
“I’d rather not be mentioned with the greats of scoring but I’m going to literally post about how I’m one of the greats of scoring” got it https://t.co/kbbzejTGPa
— Jeaux (@sports_talk_joe) May 17, 2021
This man is acting like he’s never mentioned among the greats on the same app that people will make his GOAT argument daily https://t.co/y0zgUUo2WE
— Diaz (@justindiaz92) May 17, 2021
Im a bron fan but hes embarrassing somewhat often
— jake gyllenhaal too well (@gap_lorax) May 17, 2021
Perhaps this is LeBron letting people know he’s motivated and ready to roll with the Lakers this 2021 NBA playoffs. They will face the inspired Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to clinch a playoffs berth.
James just returned from an injury last weekend and he seems ready to lead his team to the promised land again while proving his doubters wrong.
