LeBron James fan ejections, alleged comments about son Bronny
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LeBron James had two Pacers fans ejected in overtime of his team’s 126-116 win in Indiana, because they reportedly made disgusting comments about his son.
After drawing the first suspension of his career because of a fracas in Detroit, James delivered tiebreaking and back-breaking 3-pointers in overtime and finished with 39 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 10-10 record.
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However, vision of two fans being escorted from the arena after James pointed them to security stole the headlines.
Speaking after the game, James said he was taken aback by what he heard but didn’t specify what was said.
« When obscene gestures and language come into it, (it) can’t be tolerated, » James told reporters.
« There’s a difference from cheering for your team and not wanting the other team to win and things I would never say to a fan and they shouldn’t say to me. »
Reports later emerged alleging comments made about James’ son Bronny were the reason he asked for the Pacers fans to be ejected.
It’s alleged one of the spectators said they « hope Bronny dies in a car wreck ».
The woman who was told to leave shed fake tears and made a pouty face on her way to the exit.
James has had run-ins with fans courtside in the past.
Last season, James had four fans kicked out of a game in Atlanta. One of the fans took aim at James on Instagram which earned her the nickname, « Courtside Karen. »
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