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LeBron James’ Former Teammate Brutally Slams Lakers Superstar’s “Unacceptable” Behavior Amid Blowout Loss To The Suns


Kendrick Perkins slams LeBron James for his performance against PhoenixLeBron James (Image Credit: Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough night in Arizona as they were blown out by the Phoenix Suns, losing 127-100 on Tuesday. Despite LeBron James' efforts, the Suns overwhelmed the Lakers, particularly in the third quarter, where they capitalized on defensive lapses to take full control of the game.

The loss marked the Lakers' third straight defeat, dropping their record to 10-7. While the team struggled collectively, LeBron became the focal point of criticism.

Following the game, LeBron's former teammate Kendrick Perkins added fuel to the fire. Perkins took to social media after the game to express his disappointment with LeBron's performance.

"Bron was horrible tonight defensively, and his body language was unacceptable," Perkins wrote in X.

Bron was horrible tonight defensively and his body language was unacceptable

— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) November 27, 2024

LeBron finished the game with 18 points, eight rebounds, and ten assists in 35 minutes, putting up a near triple-double. However, his shooting efficiency was less than stellar, going 7-for-16 from the field and just 2-for-7 from beyond the arc.

The GOAT conversation often comes up between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Recently, former NBA star Stephon Marbury shared his thoughts on the topic during an appearance on The Mark Jackson Show, firmly siding with Jordan as the clear GOAT.

"When I look at Kobe, I'm like, 'How is LeBron better than Jordan when he isn't better than Kobe? LeBron James is the best all-around player that this game will ever see. It won't be nobody like him. But he will never be better than Michael Jordan. I'm sorry," Marbury said.

The GOAT debate continues to be a topic of discussion in the NBA. Ultimately, the answer may come down to personal preference, but the discussion ensures that both players' extraordinary contributions to the game will never be forgotten.

Also Read: LeBron James Gets Accused Of Being 'Overprotected' By Veteran Analyst As Lakers Slumps To Two-Match Losing Streak

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