LeBron James Says NBA Referees Have Been Telling Him They Are Missing Calls: “That’s Been What They’ve Been Telling Me Over The Last Couple Of Years…”

LeBron James calls out NBA officials for missing calls.

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As a 19-year veteran of the NBA, LeBron James commands all the respect in the world on the basketball court. Besides the players, fans, and media, that respect also applies to the referees, who usually give James the benefit of the doubt when it comes to making calls in games. 

But after L.A.’s loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday, LeBron James actually went off on the officials for how they called the game, revealing that they often admit to missing calls.

“Last game I got bumped, knocked off the path a few times and at halftime, the refs came to me and told me they missed it. That’s kinda been what they’ve been telling me over the last couple of years that they just missed it.”

LeBron James Is Showing Signs Of Ageing In His 20th NBA Season

While the officiating may be part of the equation for LeBron, it may not be the full story. At almost 40 years old, James has been in decline for years now, and it’s starting to show for the first time in his career.

During Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, James looked especially rusty from three, heaving up some airballs from deep that drew some criticism from the fans. They even started comparing James to Michael Jordan with the Wizards, who was pretty far out of his prime at that point of his career.

Whatever is going on with LeBron right now, it’s clear he is not feeling like himself. So far this season, he’s only averaging 24 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists on 43.1% shooting (well below his career average).

James hasn’t shot the ball well this season, and he has missed a surprising number of layups. Some fans have chalked it up to some sort of sickness, but the more games that go by, the more it looks like something more permanent.

Still, despite how it looks, we have to give James the benefit of the doubt. He has faced adversity before, and he has overcome great odds time and time again.

This time, however, even LeBron looks like he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Maybe if he starts getting some more calls around the rim, things will start to come a little easier for him.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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