[Saba Sports News] LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, recently addressed a specific criticism that has been bothering him. In an Instagram post, he shared his stats from a recent win against the Portland Trail Blazers, where he scored 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, marking his 108th 30-point game with the Lakers.
His caption, “But I just came here to make movies though! Ain’t that what y’all said right!?!” was a direct response to the skepticism he faced when joining the Lakers in 2018. Critics suggested that James moved to Los Angeles, a hub for entertainment, to focus more on off-court activities like film production, rather than basketball.
James’ post, however, comes at a time when he has indeed been involved in Hollywood projects, such as “Space Jam 2.” Since his arrival, the Lakers have had a moderate success rate (214-188, .532) and won a championship in 2020, a season seen as an anomaly. Despite the team’s inconsistent performance, James, nearing 39, maintains impressive averages of 25.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this season. The Lakers’ current 7-6 record suggests that while James’ personal performance remains strong, greater team success is needed to completely dismiss the criticism about his off-court pursuits.