Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is considered among the greatest players of the game.

LeBron James (Photo by Chris Nicoll/Imagn Images)
He is often mentioned in the G.O.A.T debates alongside legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. However, his greatness has taken a toll on his longevity, as a shocking stat reveals the four-time NBA champion’s late-game struggles.

The Purple and Gold franchise recently suffered a disappointing 97-100 home loss against the 14th-placed Eastern Conference side, Charlotte Hornets. Lakers star LeBron James had two chances to equalize and force overtime. However, he missed two back-to-back three-point shots, sparking criticism online.

Despite being a 40-year-old, LeBron has set high standards for himself. ESPN’s Get Up recently shared shocking LeBron James stats, and the Lakers fans are not having it. The post claims that King James scored just one of 30 game-tying or go-ahead field goal attempts.

Following the post, NBA fans did not hold back from criticizing LeBron for his closing-time woes. However, some loyal Lakers and the 21-time All-Star’s fans offered their unwavering support in the comment section.

Fans Back LeBron James Despite Late-Game Struggles

The post claimed that LeBron James made 1-29 clutch field goals in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter and overtime since joining the 17-time NBA champions. The Lakers and LeBron fans defended the four-time NBA MVP, dismissing the post as fake.





Despite LeBron James scoring a team-high 26 points alongside 11 assists, eight rebounds, and two blocks, the Lakers lost against the Charlotte Hornets at home. Austin Reaves was ejected following a double-technical foul, while Luka Doncic had a disappointing night. It will be interesting to see how the Lakers will perform in their upcoming games.