LeBron James Responds To Heckler During Lakers’ Loss To Pelicans

LeBron James is starting to let his frustration show. The Los Angeles Lakers have been a disaster all season long. The team has shown no chemistry. The potential for a playoff berth is dwindling with every loss.

The Lakers most recently fell victim to the New Orleans Pelicans. Fans at Crypto.com arena have been dying to see a winner. The Lakers were blown out in the game, causing the unease to boil over.

A fan began heckling LeBron James during a break in the action. LeBron was visibly upset with the criticism. James told the fan to shut up and sit down.

“Tell me one thing you know about basketball besides the ball going in … Shut your ass up.”

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LeBron has had run-ins with fans in the past. James had two heckling fans ejected from a game at Madison Square Garden in November. This time he simply took matters into his own hands.

The Lakers would miss the playoffs if the regular season ended today. Many fans thought that was unthinkable. LeBron James is starting to feel the weight of a failing team. James’ frustration is now being taken out on the home fans.

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