LeBron James And The Lakers Give Up Lead AGAIN, About To Be SWEPT By The Denver Nuggets

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Комментарии • 213

  • @geert574
    @geert574 Месяц назад +144

    Lebron wins: I need my respect as goatiest goat in goat history
    Lebron loses: its just basketball theres more important things like learning chinese

  • @Masterdebatorbator
    @Masterdebatorbator Месяц назад +87

    *Lakers being down 0-3 against the mavs in 2011*
    Kobe: "I dont know, maybe Im crazy but I still believe we can win this series."
    *Lakers being down 0-3 against the Nuggets in 2024.*
    Lebron: "Its just basketball."
    It just shows who really is the greatest after Michael Jordan

    • @HanSDevX
      @HanSDevX Месяц назад

      KEKW. Lebron is the biggest 13itch to have ever played the game, I have never in y life seen someone as pathetic as Lebron and the sad part is that he's a billionaire.

    • @PikeBishop1
      @PikeBishop1 Месяц назад +11

      What an accurate profile picture for the situation.

    • @ahnguyen1
      @ahnguyen1 Месяц назад +12

      Kobe > LeFraud

    • @Nightcrawler90210
      @Nightcrawler90210 Месяц назад +1

      “LeBron was not saying “It’s just basketball” as a way of brushing off the loss. In full context, LeBron was explaining why asking his teammates to strive for perfection in basketball shouldn’t be detrimental. But that narrative isn’t nearly as easy to mock.”

    • @lex61425
      @lex61425 Месяц назад

      ​@@Nightcrawler90210lol. You just clarified how poor his leadership is.

  • @shadowandroid1823
    @shadowandroid1823 Месяц назад +88

    Saying lebron is graceful in defeat is like saying kanye west is a real Christian.

  • @paulnolet7908
    @paulnolet7908 Месяц назад +63

    Jordan would never have said that

    • @CJEstradaMartinez
      @CJEstradaMartinez Месяц назад +10

      There are plenty of players who wouldn't say that.

    • @user-dk5st8zl8s
      @user-dk5st8zl8s Месяц назад +4

      ​@@CJEstradaMartinezagreed.

    • @nerofl89
      @nerofl89 Месяц назад +5

      Exactly, can't match Jordan then LeBron can't kiss the feet of the GOAT: Bird.

    • @realbro1415
      @realbro1415 Месяц назад +3

      Kobe would never have said that either...

    • @CJEstradaMartinez
      @CJEstradaMartinez Месяц назад +1

      @@realbro1415 Neither would Magic, Isiah, or Kobe.

  • @JonHubbard-lo4oz
    @JonHubbard-lo4oz Месяц назад +60

    LeBron "Toatal team killer" James strikes again 🤣

  • @Bonesawisready926
    @Bonesawisready926 Месяц назад +57

    Retire Queen James

  • @user-en3sp4gy4r
    @user-en3sp4gy4r Месяц назад +21

    As a lifelong Laker, we want to see this version of our team burn out. Ever since Lebron has been on the team, product is unwatchable smh 🤦

    • @jasonlewis1926
      @jasonlewis1926 Месяц назад +2

      Yeah, but those of us who hate the Lakers are ecstatic that LeChump has literally ruined your franchise for years. Unbeknownst to ownership.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @garyjohnson7133
    @garyjohnson7133 Месяц назад +42

    Lebron isn’t the GOAT of all time he is the CHOKER of all time!

  • @vineelkesavarapu5736
    @vineelkesavarapu5736 Месяц назад +45

    If I was down 3-0, I would be so pissed. The fact that this man says it’s just basketball shows me he plays for stats and sounds like he’s not dedicated.

    • @user-xu1ol3pn1e
      @user-xu1ol3pn1e Месяц назад +1

      He already has his 4 NBA championship rings and 10 conference championships Rings of course he does not care anymore about the game !

    • @Nightcrawler90210
      @Nightcrawler90210 Месяц назад

      “LeBron was not saying “It’s just basketball” as a way of brushing off the loss. In full context, LeBron was explaining why asking his teammates to strive for perfection in basketball shouldn’t be detrimental. But that narrative isn’t nearly as easy to mock.”

    • @garrettwright6373
      @garrettwright6373 Месяц назад

      Easy to mock your use of quotes though​@@Nightcrawler90210

    • @Burnninmysoul
      @Burnninmysoul Месяц назад

      He's telling the truth, it is just a child's game, played by overpaid assclowns. Plus anyone with intelligence knows the nba is scripted, rigged. Only slave's watch

  • @DarkManX16
    @DarkManX16 Месяц назад +19

    That post game clip of LeBron should be the ultimate goto in the Jordan-Lebron Debate. Imagine Kobe or Jordan saying "it's just basketball" 🤨

    • @Nightcrawler90210
      @Nightcrawler90210 Месяц назад

      LeBron was not saying “It’s just basketball” as a way of brushing off the loss. In full context, LeBron was explaining why asking his teammates to strive for perfection in basketball shouldn’t be detrimental. But that narrative isn’t nearly as easy to mock.

    • @jonmarrie9469
      @jonmarrie9469 Месяц назад

      ​@@Nightcrawler90210nah you're just making excuses 😂

    • @Nightcrawler90210
      @Nightcrawler90210 Месяц назад

      @@jonmarrie9469 how?

  • @mslalaluv
    @mslalaluv Месяц назад +67

    He has made basketball not fun to watch. A quitter and a crybaby. Definitely not a GOAT

    • @actrue9712
      @actrue9712 Месяц назад +10

      Can’t wait until he retires and espn can talk about real talent we have in the league like ANT Luka and jokic and wemby

    • @leeronald3645
      @leeronald3645 Месяц назад

      Lebron is just a cheater since 2010. A literally parasite on other all stars for rings and steal their fame and credits.

    • @mattschabel4423
      @mattschabel4423 Месяц назад +3

      With lebron eventually retiring and seeing a bright future I think the nba is in great hands and I am here for it!!!

  • @trevorstockwell8290
    @trevorstockwell8290 Месяц назад +23

    If it’s just basketball then why do you get paid so much

  • @Afghanistan_Baby-Oh-Yeah
    @Afghanistan_Baby-Oh-Yeah Месяц назад +28

    "It's just Basketball".. Says the Dude who's team hopped, Stacked the Deck and Desperately asked (Told) the Lakers Front Office to make trades like there's no tomorrow.. Then complains about the Officiating when he and his team LIVES at the Free Throw Line, LOL.. Something tells me you're just saying that because you and your hand picked team is getting your heads caved in.

    • @Nightcrawler90210
      @Nightcrawler90210 Месяц назад

      LeBron was not saying “It’s just basketball” as a way of brushing off the loss. In full context, LeBron was explaining why asking his teammates to strive for perfection in basketball shouldn’t be detrimental. But that narrative isn’t nearly as easy to mock.

    • @desitterspace2127
      @desitterspace2127 Месяц назад +1

      Once the Lakers add the missing piece, Bronny, everything will be good 😂!

  • @edelmantoamendola
    @edelmantoamendola Месяц назад +10

    His defensive assignement was Aaron Gordon (a good all around player but not known for his scoring) had a playoff career high 29 pts against leflop. Lebron could not find him and when he did was getting bodied and then looking at his teammates.

  • @NateO123
    @NateO123 Месяц назад +12

    Joker is an amazing player to watch and what he’s doing with the Nuggets is something really truly special. Him absolutely crushing the hopes and dreams of the Lebron cult is an amazing added bonus 😂

  • @BrandonGavin_EDC
    @BrandonGavin_EDC Месяц назад +18

    Surprised Lebron didn’t throw another ref hissy fit because they lost again. Gave up a 20 point lead.

    • @johnbach2380
      @johnbach2380 Месяц назад +1

      hard to throw a hissy fit when your teammate you need to be leading is over on the side of the bench snacking on fritos while your teammates are in a huddle.🤣

    • @batboy555
      @batboy555 Месяц назад

      He did game 2

    • @TheUltimateBastich
      @TheUltimateBastich Месяц назад

      He doesn't care. He's just stat padding at this point.

  • @SixerIverson04
    @SixerIverson04 Месяц назад +17

    When the Lakers lose this series they will blame this on Russell Westbrook

    • @DjAether8
      @DjAether8 Месяц назад

      And DeAngelo and Ham. But oh never the Queen because "OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!".

    • @JonathanRodriguez-tj3lf
      @JonathanRodriguez-tj3lf Месяц назад

      They will blame dead Lakers Kobe and wilt

  • @DarthBalsamic
    @DarthBalsamic Месяц назад +6

    Seeing Lebron talk that nonsense last night was insane to me. Every time someone mentions him as the best to ever do it, that quote from last night should be the only response. This along with the likelihood of being swept out of the playoffs by the exact team two years in a row.
    Jokic, as he reiterated last night, likes to win. He says it suits him and his team well.

  • @actrue9712
    @actrue9712 Месяц назад +20

    Crazy you don’t hear any pistons saying it’s just basketball 😂😂😂😂

  • @captainamerica3074
    @captainamerica3074 Месяц назад +9

    He couldn't flop his way out of this one. Lol

  • @patrickmcgavin2245
    @patrickmcgavin2245 Месяц назад +13

    Are you surprised Ryan? LJ quits on his teams, it's just what he does.

    • @area.man.
      @area.man. Месяц назад +2

      He has books in his locker that he needs to hurry and open for the first time.

  • @jimbeam2501
    @jimbeam2501 Месяц назад +6

    I haven’t watched the NBA in years but this news makes me happy.

  • @batboy555
    @batboy555 Месяц назад +7

    Not 1 not 2 but 11 straight loses. 12 is about to debut.

  • @patrickcombs3567
    @patrickcombs3567 Месяц назад +9

    The goat lebron. The greatest of all time people.
    Damn denver must be loaded with hall of fame talent.
    Lechoke being lechoke yet again.

  • @taguro1006
    @taguro1006 Месяц назад +7

    He’s just a basketball player. As he admits. Yet he acts he holier and more wise than everyone else 💀

  • @kennethpoole5354
    @kennethpoole5354 Месяц назад +8

    It's all good they still have their in season championship 🏆

  • @carsondyle1793
    @carsondyle1793 Месяц назад +6

    Davis looks like he’s in Saturday detention

  • @krantzanator
    @krantzanator Месяц назад +5

    F Labron James, just needs to shut up and retire.

  • @lous4806
    @lous4806 Месяц назад +6

    Everyone gonna wear black to attend game 4 funeral

  • @doocies
    @doocies Месяц назад +4

    Lebron wins - “I’m the goat” Lebron loses - “it’s just basketball”

  • @SixerIverson04
    @SixerIverson04 Месяц назад +6

    Bronsexuals and the Laker fanboys keep telling me that Lebron and the Lakers are the boogie man

    • @SaleBSGN
      @SaleBSGN Месяц назад

      *Jo(hn Wick)ker like it!*

    • @DjAether8
      @DjAether8 Месяц назад +2

      Nah thats just the bronsensuals. Real Laker fans never wanted this diva.

    • @truthx7
      @truthx7 Месяц назад

      Yeah Lakers fans never wanted him,the bronsexuals are made up of bandwagon fans

  • @Equint77
    @Equint77 Месяц назад +4

    A loss “its just basketball”
    A win “i belong in the bible”
    A 40 year old with the mind of a child.

  • @area.man.
    @area.man. Месяц назад +2

    It's so adorable how the Nuggets let the Lakers have their fun in the first half before the Nuggets then start to play.

  • @jeremyhemp8241
    @jeremyhemp8241 Месяц назад +2

    Could you imagine Jordan or Bird in a press conference saying "its just basketball"? Hell no!

  • @SpFlash1523
    @SpFlash1523 Месяц назад +3

    0:03-0:07 Michael and Kobe would never say that.

  • @jman9838
    @jman9838 Месяц назад +2

    LeSwept at his best throwing everyone under the bus and excusing himself from any criticism. Please keep playing so you get swept. I'd love it.

  • @actrue9712
    @actrue9712 Месяц назад +4

    Lakers fans must be ashamed. To go from Kobe’s greatness and competiveness to thissss??? 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @DjAether8
      @DjAether8 Месяц назад

      Fan since late 80s. Have NOT rooted for them since they traded all their young talent for this pu$$y.

  • @thewholefnjt
    @thewholefnjt Месяц назад +4

    it's just basketball. it's just competition. it's just representing your city and fans. it's just about winning championships. it's just about adding to your GOAT legacy. it's just losing. it's just only winning a bubble championship. it's just about losing 11 straight to your DADDY The Nuggets

  • @marshallsvideo
    @marshallsvideo Месяц назад +6

    Leswept

  • @thebenc1537
    @thebenc1537 Месяц назад +2

    Lebron has the record for most playoff games lost, 5 more than anyone else and growing.

  • @truthx7
    @truthx7 Месяц назад +3

    Lebrick fans can't damage control this

  • @capandcheese
    @capandcheese Месяц назад +3

    Winning Mickey Mouse tournaments will be Lebrons legacy as a Laker.

  • @ahnguyen1
    @ahnguyen1 Месяц назад +6

    Kobe > LeFraud

  • @stevefromny92
    @stevefromny92 Месяц назад +2

    All the LeBrendas through the LeMedia Shell Shocked about the outcome of this series. I’m glad they finally getting the boot. I’m sick of Nick “NoodleNose” Wrong, Shannon NotSoSharp, Gil-Dung Arenas Ms.Perkins and the rest of those LeWorshippers.

  • @artfire28
    @artfire28 Месяц назад +2

    Meanwhile Nikola Jokic made his mission to sweep every team so he can go home early.

  • @ValRhapsody
    @ValRhapsody Месяц назад +4

    11-0!

  • @LaserRanger15
    @LaserRanger15 Месяц назад +4

    Who is leQueen going to blame this year?

  • @joelagrana6816
    @joelagrana6816 Месяц назад +4

    Labranda ruined the NBA

  • @terencew7716
    @terencew7716 Месяц назад +2

    It is going to be a long off-season in Los Angeles

  • @brokenclock77
    @brokenclock77 Месяц назад

    I forgot they hung a banner for that silly little in-season tourney. Priceless

  • @RichM0410
    @RichM0410 Месяц назад +1

    Go NUGGETS! Lachina ❄️❄️❄️

  • @TruthWarriorB88
    @TruthWarriorB88 Месяц назад +5

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @NapoleonBonaparteMAGA
    @NapoleonBonaparteMAGA Месяц назад +1

    Love to see it

  • @homielander5924
    @homielander5924 Месяц назад +1

    Hopefully the squatters take over his place

  • @mixteleAzul
    @mixteleAzul Месяц назад

    "It's judt a game " he says , smh 🤦 what a disrespect to all those that came before and left it all in the court.

  • @user-cp8qm5lb2x
    @user-cp8qm5lb2x Месяц назад +1

    Yes this is fantastic

  • @loveoneanother4812
    @loveoneanother4812 Месяц назад

    Makes me think of the people who say Jordan played in a weak league that didnt have many superstars. Then we look at the players on Denver and its not like they are a super team.

  • @TwiDancer
    @TwiDancer Месяц назад +1

    Am I tripping, or did I remember correctly that somewhere during the season AD said during the interview that they "Can't wait" to play the Nuggets after they swept them last playoff, and that all that talk made him and LeBron "very motivated"?
    I guess not motivated enough, eh?

    • @symptomofsouls
      @symptomofsouls Месяц назад

      AD has played well it's LeBron and DLo that is losing them games

    • @TwiDancer
      @TwiDancer Месяц назад

      @@symptomofsouls I don't think LeBron is the problem either, good or bad the guy plays way better than can be expected from 39yo in his 20th season. But reality is they have to admit their team is just not good enough to beat the Nuggets period.

  • @michaelboehm2598
    @michaelboehm2598 Месяц назад +2

    Draft Bronny and the James Gang will take it all.

  • @David-hl9bw
    @David-hl9bw Месяц назад

    This is great!

  • @nathanbraun2067
    @nathanbraun2067 Месяц назад

    this isn't sad, this is awesome. All hail the true goat, Joker

  • @bigdogboos1
    @bigdogboos1 Месяц назад +1

    is this actual playoffs, or that weird mid season playoff thing? i literally watch negative amounts of NBA, so i have no idea

  • @michaelcooper8400
    @michaelcooper8400 Месяц назад +1

    It just basketball 🏀 Lakers fans 😮

  • @natas6307
    @natas6307 Месяц назад +1

    Love to see it hahaha

  • @ilocanodetoy2225
    @ilocanodetoy2225 Месяц назад +1

    I was right Nuggets in 3 because Lebron quit before the sweep😂

  • @connorakers668
    @connorakers668 Месяц назад +1

    Lebron is just coasting in games at this point

  • @edgerrr
    @edgerrr Месяц назад +1

    Respect the national anthem or pay the price.

  • @richardweber6024
    @richardweber6024 Месяц назад

    Not a James fan. But that is not what he was saying. He was talking about jitters or play of team mates.

  • @NovaDexter
    @NovaDexter Месяц назад +1

    LeBron James is the GOAT of the POUT

  • @franchisefanatics6536
    @franchisefanatics6536 Месяц назад

    It’s almost over

  • @michaelamato2434
    @michaelamato2434 Месяц назад

    Jordan was an assassin. 6-0 in championship series. 6 MVP's in those series i believe. Had to get past teams like the Bad Boys (Pistons), Larry Bird's Celtics, Magic's Lakers, Karl Malone & Stockton's Jazz. Jordan NEVER acted as GM to attempt to assemble "Super Teams". Do i need to go on??!!

  • @drgordo112
    @drgordo112 Месяц назад

    Granted, the job of playoff professional sports and, for instance, the job of saving lives are not on the same level. Nevertheless, sports and culture are intertwined. Basketball may be just a game, but many people look forward to it; it means a lot. To dismiss poor play as simply men playing a boy's game is poor professionalism.

  • @BouchIsOnTheLoose702
    @BouchIsOnTheLoose702 Месяц назад +1

    I can't understand one thing, everybody wants LeBron to fail, especially another sweep to the Denver Nuggets. All of the fans, and teams seem to dislike the LA Lakers. MJ was my favourite player in the 1980's and 1990's. I'm a little concerned with LeBron. He lacks the intensity, drive, motivation and killer instinct that MJ had.

  • @carlosleger8475
    @carlosleger8475 Месяц назад

    Hey guys, at least they still have the in season tournament banner that they got in December. Geez 🙄 I mean, the showtime lakers wouldn’t make that much of a deal about that, but still.

  • @jsa8368
    @jsa8368 Месяц назад

    His son almost died from playing and he’s pushing the NBA to get him drafted just to play basketball.

  • @iowa_lot_to_travel9471
    @iowa_lot_to_travel9471 Месяц назад

    LeBronica: its just basketball
    Iverson: but we"re talking about practice. 😅😊
    Oh well. LeBronnica has next season with his boy to look forward to 😅

  • @Green-HairedAnti-Liberal
    @Green-HairedAnti-Liberal Месяц назад

    I miss Kobe...

  • @jameshawkins6619
    @jameshawkins6619 Месяц назад +1

    Unfortunately he won game 4 but I still think they will lose this series.

  • @asaptenebrae2240
    @asaptenebrae2240 Месяц назад

    It s just a sweep 😂

  • @140acresretired7
    @140acresretired7 Месяц назад

    Don't think Lebron/Lakers have beaten Jokic scent that All Star thing getting pick at the end. Records are for the loser to look at.

  • @joe_pain9396
    @joe_pain9396 Месяц назад

    LeBron's response is disgusting. No "we're gonna come in game 4 ready to fight like hell" this dude stopped caring about basketball as soon as he realized he could walk into the points record.

  • @timwells5696
    @timwells5696 Месяц назад +2

    it's just basketball 🏀🏀 🏀 according to fake goat if I was the Lakers I would part ways with LeBron the goat at getting swept

  • @titfortatpeterpan
    @titfortatpeterpan Месяц назад

    she is awesome entertainment pure and i have to paid nothing to watch and listen to her statements
    ihope she never retired

  • @PhoenixRising82672
    @PhoenixRising82672 Месяц назад

    Michael Jordan would never

  • @Luchoveli
    @Luchoveli Месяц назад

    This isn't sad.. This is fucking GREAT!!!! I LOVE SEEING LEBUM getting shitted on and swept in the playoffs 👏👏👏👏

  • @RaylanGivens1232
    @RaylanGivens1232 Месяц назад

    "It's just basketball...." not one of the original Top 50 greatest players would have ever said that.
    The guy is a joke. Flopped again the other night too.

    • @bicd3244
      @bicd3244 Месяц назад

      I think lebron is a bitch but in the actual video lebron was talking about him and his teammates needing to strive for perfection to get the win and they should all be able to do that because it's just basketball. This channel hates lebron (me too) but they purposely posted this video out of context to push their narrative.

  • @DM-22
    @DM-22 Месяц назад

    LDS

  • @davidgore1435
    @davidgore1435 Месяц назад

    Basically if it was da nineties they will be swept

  • @neo7566
    @neo7566 Месяц назад

    And fans still compare him or ABOVE TO MJ?! PLEASE!

  • @beatlesa7475
    @beatlesa7475 Месяц назад +1

    Lakers are maybe the 12th best team in the league.
    They are not deep.
    LeBron is great, probably too good. Tough to coach and tough to play with. Seemed that way his whole career.

    • @DjAether8
      @DjAether8 Месяц назад

      Thought he made his teammates better. Too good? Great? More like OVERRATED.

    • @truthx7
      @truthx7 Месяц назад +1

      He can't win without having a big 3.young players don't like playing with him so youth will never be on his side either

  • @kingnaldo4058
    @kingnaldo4058 Месяц назад

    Bron already won his inseason championship, so it's just a game once he's losing🤔

  • @MPTX-be8qq
    @MPTX-be8qq Месяц назад

    The biggest GOAT of all time - Going On A Trip James. So does the King James become Joker James?

  • @michaeldineenSG2018
    @michaeldineenSG2018 Месяц назад

    He's better then Jordan. 😅😂
    I'd take Clyde Drexler in his prime.

  • @rushbroussard5399
    @rushbroussard5399 Месяц назад

    It Isn't Just BASKETBALL LeBron It Is The Lakers Fight To Survive But It Looks Like The Are One Step From Sweeping The Lakers Out Of The Playoffs 😂🎉😅

  • @mizer9510
    @mizer9510 Месяц назад

    You can tell he is so butthurt that he will say anything to deflect. And people still have the balls to compare him with Jordan. It's laughable at this point.

    • @bicd3244
      @bicd3244 Месяц назад

      I think lebron is a bitch but in the actual video lebron was talking about him and his teammates needing to strive for perfection to get the win and they should all be able to do that because it's just basketball. This channel hates lebron (me too) but they purposely posted this video out of context to push their narrative.

  • @Mooo-zr8ph
    @Mooo-zr8ph Месяц назад

    Noone is talking about how lebron is about to be swept 4 times. He's about to be swept more times then he has championship.

  • @bfe954
    @bfe954 Месяц назад

    Lebronda lestunk up the joint and then made lexcuses.

  • @jebbthetrainkid1281
    @jebbthetrainkid1281 Месяц назад

    I dont think its SAD. I think its GREAT. Maybe if Lebum didnt try to be the Hero and gave the ball to Austin Reaves they would be up 3-0. Lebum is the GOAT of LOSING.

  • @jlprescott7243
    @jlprescott7243 Месяц назад

    Lol, they lost because basketball is a team sport. Cheers!

  • @woodstocknation1961
    @woodstocknation1961 Месяц назад

    I watched Jordan his entire college and pro career, believe me there is NO COMPARISON. MJ played his best in the playoffs. And he DID NOT hang around just to pad his stats. Jordan could have easily played another 5 years and been a force. And he didn't chase after rings the way lebaron has. The Covid Ring was a fluke