The ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, turned what became a controversial comment on LeBron James’s interactions with the duration of the referees, the defeat of game 1 of the Lakers against the Timberwolves on Saturday night.
While James expressed his frustration in a shot not called in a jumping shot, Bilas defended the superstar, stating: “It is not a complainant.”
“LeBron James thought he was beaten in that jumping shot, and I think he did it,” said Bilas.
The game announcer for ESPN game, Mark Jones, also also added in the game call: “You can see the tangible frustration recorded on his faces and [Luka] Dončić tonight. “
Bill added, infamously, “and is not a complainant.”
The statement immediately raised his eyebrows, considering James’s well -documented story or … well … whining About receiving calls and the referees, in general, games of duration.
LeBron James is seen arguing calls or expressing his disgust towards the referees, as a result often in the headlines.
Critics quickly touch social networks, expressing their disbelief about the comment.
“Jay Bils clearly just looks at university basketball.” A written tweeter. “No one complains more than LeBron, apart from maybe Luka.”
Another wrote“This guy lost all credibility. The most absurd statement of all time.”
The former NBA player Gilbert Arenas intervened with humor with a video Mocking the idea that James is not a complainant, and posing a photo of the Lakers stars in a “committed” knee for a call from a referee.
All this, of course, as the Lakers were erased by the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-95 in game 1 of their playoff career of the West Conference and at home in Los Angeles.
James ended the night with 19 points, five rebounds, three blockages and two robberies while fired only 1 by 5 of three.
