Published 12:48 IST, February 2nd 2021
LeBron James responds to heckler's Instagram rant: 'Courtside Karen was MAD MAD'
Lakers star LeBron James has responded to his heckler's long Instagram rant after a heated altercation during the game vs the Hawks on Monday night.
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Defending champions Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form on ro this season, result was different when y travelled to Atlanta to face Hawks. game also saw a controversial stopp of play, in fourth quarter as LeBron James h an exchange with fans in courtside seats. altercation saw four fans ejected out of State Farm Arena, but 35-year-old has remained diplomatic when discussing ejection of 'courtside Karen'.
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LeBron James response: Lakers star says he 'missed interaction' with fans after heated altercation
Speaking to reporters after Lakers vs Hawks game, Lebron James said that he "missed that interaction" with a live audience and felt like ir actions was warranted to be kicked out. reigning NBA Finals MVP said that exchange was back and forth between two parties and believes y shouldn't have been kicked out. Lakers star, however, ded that hecklers might've h a couple of drinks maybe and could've probably kept it going in game and so referees did what y h to do. LeBron's teammate Anthony Davis was a touch blunter and said, "It was a crazy little thing, but s--t happens".
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Lakers star's comments come in after Juliana Carlos, who was escorted out of building after altercation, revealed her side of story. LeBron James heckler took to Instagram and said that she told LeBron “I’m going to f*** you up” because he cursed at her husband. She says that 35-year-old started fighting with her before saying 'shut your mouth dumb b****'.
Carlos continued her rant on social media and hurled s at Lakers star. LeBron James ultimately laughed off situation on Twitter, with a tongue-in-cheek remark calling her a 'Courtside Karen'. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, four fans were escorted out of arena.
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heckling seemed to have worked against Hawks, as LeBron James rallied to help Lakers to a win. A three-pointer from Trae Young brought Atlanta to within a point of defending champions with 1:40 on clock, but James responded with five quick points to eliminate any doubt about result. LeBron ended game with 21 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds to help Lakers to a 107-99 win at State Farm Arena.
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(Im Courtesy: LeBron James, Juliana Carlos Instagram)
12:04 IST, February 2nd 2021