Jamie Foxx has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, and this time, he came to the defense of LeBron James in a major way. The Oscar-winning actor took to Instagram to slam LeBron’s critics, making it clear that no matter what the Lakers superstar accomplishes, his haters will always find a way to discredit him.
Foxx left a now-viral comment under an Instagram post from a pro-LeBron page that highlighted how James is constantly criticized.
“If he came up with a cure for cancer, they would say yeah but what about diabetes?”
He also pointed out that James has carried the NBA for two decades, writing:
“40,000 points over 20 years of play carrying this bum-ass league on his shoulders, ungrateful.”
This comment from Foxx comes as LeBron is just 19 points away from becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points (regular season + playoffs).
He will likely hit that milestone in the Lakers’ next game against the Los Angeles Clippers, adding yet another historic feat to his resume. However, as Foxx pointed out, there will likely be those who try to minimize the achievement by moving the goalposts—just as they have done throughout LeBron’s career.
LeBron’s criticism from the media has been at an all-time high recently, with Stephen A. Smith being one of the loudest voices. The ESPN analyst went on a long rant after LeBron’s postgame comments last week, where James defended players from media scrutiny.
Smith took offense, claiming that players bring criticism upon themselves and that it’s part of being great. As usual, he compared James to Michael Jordan, fueling the never-ending GOAT debate and attempting to diminish LeBron’s dominance.
.@stephenasmith says he "doesn't appreciate" LeBron's comments on Anthony Edwards becoming the face of the league 👀 pic.twitter.com/EZjDrxZxcg
— First Take (@FirstTake) February 28, 2025
Foxx’s frustration echoes what many LeBron supporters feel. No matter what James does, there will always be those who find a way to belittle his accomplishments. When he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, critics claimed he only did it because he played longer than anyone else.
When he reached 40,000 points, they said he had the luxury of longevity, as if lasting 22 years at an elite level is something to criticize. Now, as he approaches 50,000 total points, the same blueprint of criticism will likely surface again.
Foxx’s comment also highlights LeBron’s unparalleled consistency and durability. No player in history has combined longevity with elite production like James has.
While many legends have faded in their late 30s, LeBron, at 40, is still putting up MVP-caliber numbers and leading the Lakers to a potential championship run. His efficiency, playmaking, and ability to dominate the game remain unmatched in NBA history at this stage of his career.
At this point, it’s clear that LeBron’s haters will never give him his full credit—but it also doesn’t seem to matter to him. He continues rewriting history, and as Jamie Foxx pointed out, no level of greatness will ever be enough for his detractors. When James finally reaches 50,000 career points, it will be yet another reminder that his legacy is untouchable, regardless of how loudly his critics try to deny it.
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