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NBA Fans Call Out LeBron James After Lakers Get Eliminated From Playoff Contention: “Disqualified From GOAT Race”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 6, 2022
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For the fourth time in his 19-year career, LeBron James has been eliminated from the race to enter the NBA playoffs. This is the second time this has happened in his four-year stint with the Lakers, with the first time happening in his debut season in 2018.

The year has been catastrophic from the start, as the Lakers started the season with an 0-6 record in pre-season. They struggled through the season and never showed the promise that a would-be championship contender team should show. While LeBron had a historic scoring season for himself, he couldn’t carry this team to wins.

After all the talking that the Lakers had done about the team they had built, to see it fall like this is quite spectacular. The internet is collectively losing its mind at the moment, and a lot of hate is being directed to LeBron, who didn’t even suit up for the eliminating loss to the Phoenix Suns, a team that has now eliminated the Lakers in back-to-back years.

The Lakers have 48 losses this season.

The most by a LeBron James team ever. pic.twitter.com/S2YV3T6PrA

— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/DrGuru_/status/1511562020172275716https://twitter.com/BeansGoated/status/1511568775685947392

how could you expect lebron to win! he only had four hall of fame players on his team !

— mansur🕊️ (@mansurshaheen) April 6, 2022

So now that we’re at the end, does @KingJames still want that energy his way? pic.twitter.com/912oB7KkHz

— Bugsy (@J_Bugsy408) April 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/DrGuru_/status/1511562020172275716

They criticized Steph for losing in the play-in and a year later their goat couldn’t even reach that play-in.

Life comes at you fast.

— Antonin (@antonin_org) April 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/CryptoKey98/status/1511557150006411265

https://t.co/Ov8UUT4FzK

— Kofie (@Kofie) April 6, 2022

However, there have been some fans that have also sent positive messages towards LeBron. The load he had to carry at 37 to make this team even remotely competitive was quite absurd, but that doesn’t necessarily absolve him of the blame because a franchise did pin their hopes on him being a GOAT level player even now.

I hope y’all know This has 0 effect on lebron james legacy with all due respect.

— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) April 6, 2022

The lakers failed lebron james with all due respect

— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) April 6, 2022

LeBron will be the only guy in NBA history to get criticized for scoring 30ppg efficiently in the game of basketball 😂 pic.twitter.com/dBGTBrcCzc

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) April 5, 2022

LeBron is averaging 30.3 points at age 37.

His team didn’t even make the play-in. pic.twitter.com/3lqL5Z3XrF

— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 6, 2022

LeBron playing:
“he just tryna win the scoring title”

LeBron not playing:
“he gave up on his team” pic.twitter.com/23ObTRTVEW

— Bron’s Best (@LBJsBest) April 5, 2022

After a point, there isn’t just one factor to blame here. It will be ignorant to say LeBron is not responsible for this disaster. Even though he played up to his talent, he made poor decisions that shaped the roster and the team. As its leader, he needs to place the blame upon himself.

Frank Vogel and Rob Pelinka won’t be absolved either, and nor will Russell Westbrook. A lot of heads may roll in the Lakers organization over the summer. But we know LeBron will be there no matter what, and try to make something happen for the team in his 20th NBA season. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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