He also tweeted a poll asking his fans, “Should they let me tweet during games?” To no one’s surprise, over 80% of respondents voted “Yes.” Whether or not this will lead to any policy changes remains to be seen, but LeBron’s casual response to his ejection has only added fuel to the fire.
“Man, I’ve been playing this game for 21 seasons. If I want to take a quick pic, I don’t see why that’s a big deal,” LeBron said during a post-game interview, which he attended despite not finishing the game. “I mean, can you imagine MJ getting kicked out for using his pager during a timeout? Nah, this is just weird.”
The incident has sparked intense debate among fans, with opinions split right down the middle. Some supporters believe that LeBron was simply being himself and connecting with his fanbase, which is part of what makes him so popular. “Why can’t he tweet? He’s literally the face of the league. It’s not like he was missing layups to update his status,” one fan commented on Twitter.
Others, however, sided with the NBA’s decision. “This is exactly why the rule was made,” another fan tweeted. “Focus on the game. There’s plenty of time to tweet after you win.”
Sports analysts have also weighed in, with some even suggesting that LeBron’s ejection might have been orchestrated to set an example. “If they can kick out LeBron, they can kick out anyone. This was a statement from the NBA,” said sports commentator Stephen A. Smith. “But honestly, who’s going to stop him if he decides to just buy the whole league one day?”
