WATCH: LeBron James and Russell Westbrook’s Viral Pre-Game Ritual Ahead of Loss to Joel Embiid’s 76ers
LeBron James, the main star for the LA Lakers, was displeased with how the team’s most recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers ended. James commented on the team’s performance as Purple and Gold suffered a heartbreaking 112-113 defeat. The Lakers suffered a heartbreaking loss against the 76ers on Monday at home, losing 113-112. Westbrook’s performance on the final possession, during which he was unable to even attempt a shot, left many spectators perplexed.
LeBron James and the Lakers, though, don’t appear to place much importance on stretching before games. Even though the Lakers were defeated 113-112 by the 76ers on Sunday, dropping to an awful 19-24 overall, you wouldn’t have thought there was any urgency based on the way LeBron and Russell Westbrook conducted themselves before to the game.
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LeBron James and Russell Westbrook’s insane pre-game dance
The team decided that entertaining the crowd was more important than preparing for a victory. Westbrook and LeBron began to dance as the latter fired off a hook jumper from the corner.
LeBron and Russ pregame vibes are immaculate 🤣🔥
(via @LADEig)pic.twitter.com/McIhFFbTZd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2023
“It’s just frustrating,” James said after the game. “Getting in those positions and not being able to come out with the victory.”
LeBron James’ achievement of becoming the second player in NBA history to reach 38,000 career points was cause for celebration that evening. The squad was disappointed with the outcome of the game because their final offensive play ended in a regrettable miss.
LeBron James is the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points.
Greatness. pic.twitter.com/XgvALhcuON
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2023
Questions have been raised about Westbrook’s strange play and Lakers head coach Darvin Ham’s choice not to use a timeout. The Lakers, who have suffered in 2022–23 as a result of their weak start to the season, would have benefited much by defeating the 76ers at full health.
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