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NBA Twitter Erupts as LeBron James Mocks Damian Lillard’s Celebration Mid-Game: “Le Dame Time”
The “Damian Lillard is washed” narrative has started to trend after a series of unimpressive performances from Portland’s All-Star. Most recently, his team even faced a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on New Year’s Eve. And in this final game of the calendar year, LeBron James led his team with a spectacular performance to triumph over the struggling Trail Blazers.
During the game, LeBron James even mocked Damian Lillard’s celebration after slamming a dunk on his unstoppable drive. He brought out the classic Dame Time celebration with a twist of his own. This surely was a statement celebration. At least for the fans who could not believe LeBron James is 37 years old.
NBA fans react to LeBron James mocking Damian Lillard
Le’dame time https://t.co/qVG31DlW7R
— Edwin Quartey (@eddyquart) January 1, 2022
Don’t forget DAME said KD was the best player..LBJ has a point to prove
— Antonio Bowman (@TonysDungeon) January 1, 2022
Dame looking at his future team like
— KingJamesForever (@StarBoyKev6) January 1, 2022
Yea time to trade Russ for dame
— (@YautjaHoops) January 1, 2022
Naw his finger might’ve been cut after he yammed it. That’s happens when your finger grazes the rim
— SleazyPeezy (@PeezySleazy6) January 1, 2022
Dame when he coulda faced up: https://t.co/T7XQ4OH61Q pic.twitter.com/H23NAf5pm6
— IG: HomelessMillionaire (@TheAllenYork) January 1, 2022
Year 19 and moving like it’s 2K https://t.co/N56ShgCMn4
— 𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐡 (@YeshuaAriel) January 1, 2022
Yooooo wtf ! Dis man 40!!! https://t.co/FM2xSJkA6i
— Maxisnicee (@maxisnicee) January 1, 2022
There was a time when Lakers’ fans were optimistic about Damian Lillard landing up in the Lakers. So a lot of fans related this mocking to the fact that Dame said no to LeBron for joining the Lakers.
Could Damian Lillard have become a Lakers player?
After the end of last season, a lot of NBA experts raised questions about Lillard’s plans for his future. Especially Stephen A. Smith who even claimed the Superstar would choose the Knicks if he leaves Portland. However, Damian Lillard had different intentions. There was a time when he remained silent about all the rumors among the analysts.
At that time he was spotted at a WNBA game with LeBron James when the Sparks faced the Aces. This sparked rumors in the NBA that Damian Lillard might be on his way to the Lakers. Especially since LeBron is infamous for being the primary recruiter for any team he plays for.
Let’s not forget what happened last time Lebron dapped someone up like this. . I’ll leave this here. #lebron #damianlillard #lakers #lebronjames pic.twitter.com/FxGsBuB5Ij
— Anderson Bluu (@Anderson_Bluu) July 2, 2021
However, subsequently, Lillard broke his silence and shut down all the rumors. He pledged his long-term future to the Trail Blazers and clarified that he has no intention to leave. While the extension he wants is a different question altogether, he seems committed to this franchise until the end of his current contract.
Dec 31, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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