Basketball World Reacts To ESPN Analyst's Blunt LeBron Comment

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Much has been made about LeBron James since he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018.

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He's been with them for five seasons and helped lead them to a championship during the COVID-shortened season in 2020.

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That led ESPN radio host Harry Douglass to touch on how James' overall tenure has been since he arrived.

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“If you take away that bubble championship, it has been a disaster," Douglas said. The sports community had their reactions to this fascinating take.

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"Ifs and buts. But, you can’t take away that championship," another tweet read.

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James is trying to lead the Lakers back to the playoffs this season. He's doing all he can as he's averaging 30 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.

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