LeBron James Called Out for Shading NBA Cup After celebrating It

LeBron James has a great mind for basketball.

Not so much for public relations.

The soon-to-be 40-year-old has been called out for dismissing the NBA Cup after the Lakers were eliminated, in contrast to how he celebrated taking the in-season tournament title last year.

LeBron James went from the only person popping champagne 🍾 when winning the IST Cup to...

"I don't think these tournaments are important."

After being eliminated.

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"I don't think these tournaments are important," James said.

Are they?