LeBron James (Image Credits: Getty Images)
LeBron James, the star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, made the decision to leave the Cavaliers and join the Lakers in 2018. Since joining the team, he has been a dominant force and led the Lakers to the NBA championship in the 2020 season. However, the reason behind James’ move from the Cavaliers to the Lakers was recently revealed.

Ramona Shelburne of ESPN recently disclosed some intriguing insights into James’ decision to sign with the Lakers. According to Shelburne, one of the factors that influenced James’ choice was the Lakers’ handling of Kobe Bryant’s final seasons.

“Part of the reason James came to the Lakers as a free agent in 2018 is the standard of care they showed during the final seasons of Bryant’s career a decade ago, sources said. James liked playing for an iconic franchise as much as he liked how it treated its iconic players.” Shelburne wrote.

Shelburne’s words had a significant impact on King James, who took the opportunity to address the rumors surrounding his decision. The 39-year-old superstar emphasized that his decision to join the Lakers was driven by his desire to assist team owner Jeanie Buss in leading the team to championship victory and getting the team back on the path to success.

“I came to the Lakers cause I wanted to help Jeanie win championships, bring that Spark back to the Lakers and see my family blossom in SoCal. Why would I make a decision on how someone else is treated. Mama always said “Stay out of grown folks business” James wrote in his latest post on X (formerly Twitter).

James, who recently praised the WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, reposted the Legion Hoops post, which spread a rumor about his decision. However, the all-time point leader’s reaction surprised his fans.

NBA Fans Stunned by James’ Unexpected Response to the Post

James’ reaction shocked basketball fans, who started expressing their thoughts in the comment section of his post on X. One fan said, “ShuttingDownLeRumors.”

Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “Fried that fake source GOAT.”

An NBA enthusiast commented, “COOK THAT CRINGE ACCOUNT.”

Meanwhile, another fan showed his support for James: “I came to the Lakers cause I wanted to help Jeanie win championships” Not one championship, but championships. Let’s make it happen this season king!”

Another fan reacted, “Damn and u really did that.”

James, who will soon play his 22nd season, has consistently demonstrated stunning resilience in responding to criticism throughout his remarkable career.