LeBron James

2024 - 10 - 29

LeBron's Night of Woe: When a Cough Stole the Show!

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Despite battling a cold, LeBron James had a shooting night that went from bad to worse—21.4%! Is this the beginning of a Lakers slump or just a sneeze in the right direction?

Last night’s game was one to remember, but not for the right reasons, as LeBron James faced his biggest challenge off the court: battling a serious cold. In the Los Angeles Lakers' first loss of the 2024-25 NBA season against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron struggled mightily, shooting just 21.4% from the field—the lowest percentage for him in over 17 years! While fans were left gasping at the dramatic dip in his performance, LeBron revealed the culprit: illness.

LeBron’s woes started as a simple cold, as he stated he had been feeling under the weather since Friday. Think of it as ‘LeBron Lite’! Despite his mediocre play which saw him scoring lower than double digits, his determination to compete didn’t falter—though his nose may have. The game unfolded into a tight contest with a score of 109-105, marking a sad chapter for Lakers fans but undoubtedly a memorable one in the annals of NBA history.

The Twitterverse was on fire following LeBron's revelation about his illness, with fans and analysts chiming in, some even jokingly suggesting he should've taken a breather instead of hitting the hardwood with a case of the sniffles. This backlash highlights how high the stakes are when you’re considered one of the greatest of all-time; a few missed shots can send the NBA world reeling! Did anyone picture him pulling a bear in hibernation act?

As he trudged away from court through the chaos of fans and media, one couldn't help but wonder if we’d see 'King James' back to his usual self soon. Interestingly, the last time LeBron failed to hit double digits (scoring less than 10 points in a game) was back when the world was dealing with an entirely different set of issues—George W. Bush was in office. And just like that, he’s managed to keep fans entertained with more plot twists than a soap opera! The question remains—can LeBron bounce back, or is he in for a spell of two-pointers and tissues?

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