The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are set to face off in a play-in game on Wednesday night.
LeBron James has spoken at length regarding this match-up, as has Stephen Curry.
On Wednesday morning, an interesting controversy regarding the game sprung up out of nowhere – specifically as it pertains to James.
In a series of Instagram posts, world-renowned rapper Drake published photos of James seemingly partying ahead of the play-in game.
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LeBron partying with Drake the day before the play-in lol https://t.co/keEG3ZbN41
— pickuphoop (@pickuphoop) May 19, 2021
Naturally, social media had some reactions.
LeBron was partying with Drake last night knowing they have a play-in game today what the Lakers are about to do to the Golden State Warriors should be illegal.
— Colb (@___Colb___) May 19, 2021
LeBron out here partying with drake as if he doesn’t have a game tonight lmao
— Certified Simp (@MoBahmba) May 19, 2021
this man lebron got a play-in game tomorrow night against curry & he out here partying with drake lmfaooo
— cj (@watanabehive) May 19, 2021
LeBron partying with Drake and Micheal B. Jordan last night that man dont care lmaooo
— MigOs(ei) ひ (@TheBrOsei) May 19, 2021
Lebron was partying wit drake last night . We’re fucked
— ShoeBoxFull4L (@BigGucciBeeber) May 19, 2021
For what it’s worth, James has made it abundantly clear that he plans to play in the Lakers’ play-in game against Golden State. How he will ultimately look is the question.
It has been a rough year for James, all things considered. Before his most recent injury and the weird messaging surrounding it, he survived a terrifying threat from a crazed fan. Before that he was involved in some pretty controversial on-the-court plays. And that’s to say nothing of the backlash he received over one specific tweet.
Will James be able to turn his fortunes around and silence the haters this week? That’s the million dollar question.
That’s one way to watch a game. https://t.co/rlfZSR4DDe
— Game 7 (@game7__) May 13, 2021
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A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
