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NBA Twitter Reacts To Lakers Shutting Down LeBron James
This past year’s offseason started with a bang, as the LeBron era in Cleveland had come to an end after James signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The balance of power in the East shifted due to the trade, as the Cleveland Cavaliers went from being a contender to becoming a lottery team. And in the West, so people thought, the Lakers have become contenders.
We all know better now! The Lakers didn’t improve from last season and missed the playoffs once again. Something that has become a reality for Lakers fans and players, but is a rarity for LeBron James. You can see it is bothering him, it has been bothering him all season long.
Last night, the Lakers even revealed that they’ll be shutting down James for their final six games.
This led to NBA Twitter reacting to the shut down, as you can imagine. While some fans were happy, others reacted with jokes.
Draymond Green’s message to LeBron with his season shut down. True! pic.twitter.com/s8YjcvxYfG
— Daman Rangoola (@damanr) March 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/jtylerconway/status/1112097464667070471
LeBron yesterday: “I’m not washed!”
Lakers today: “We’re sitting LeBron for the rest of the season.” pic.twitter.com/0bkDZNIhzw
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) March 30, 2019
What a forgettable year. Which is the last thing LeBron wants to be, forgettable. https://t.co/K9dlKYzAH5
— Joe Fortenbaugh (@JoeFortenbaugh) March 30, 2019
How LeBron drinking wine on the Lakers bench now that his season over https://t.co/DUnC2CYoLf
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) March 30, 2019
Since 2005, LeBron has played 134 more games than anyone else
Enjoy the well-deserved break, LeBron. pic.twitter.com/fjOE9esqyW
— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 30, 2019
How LeBron heading into the offseason pic.twitter.com/8ndocFYQEG
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) March 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/zach__cronin/status/1112102281057583105
How LeBron walking onto the Space Jam 2 set https://t.co/Gk0G5rsLUH
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) March 30, 2019
We would like to thank LeBron James for his participation in the 2018-2019 NBA basketball season. pic.twitter.com/aJEGQg8BFu
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) March 30, 2019
How Lebron stepping into his first summer off since he was 21. https://t.co/y07fy6L2Co
— Joshy B From The Pack (@joshysweatpants) March 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/SportsTalkBarry/status/1112105857192550400
https://twitter.com/j_vineyard99/status/1112096358587133953
This will be LeBron’s longest offseason since 2005. pic.twitter.com/a9cM8LDVga
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/yyyork_/status/1112116923116863488
