On Saturday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics. During this heated matchup, a particular moment ignited a wave of reactions from fans watching at home.
Viewers criticized the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, accusing him of feigning contact on a 4th-quarter drive when he collided with Celtics’ Jayson Tatum. A clip of LeBron’s apparent flopping quickly surfaced on social media, fueling a frenzy of commentary.
Best actor in LA: LeBron James pic.twitter.com/so7QvDUxUp
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) March 9, 2025
In his post, a user jokingly labeled LeBron as the “Best actor in LA,” adding that he has “perfected this move since playing in Hollywood. Impressive acting.” Another critic sarcastically remarked, “This acting deserves an ‘Academy Award.’ No man can flop better than LeBron.”
Jayson Tatum with the HARD foul on LeBron. 😳 pic.twitter.com/PZjW7DQsi1
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) March 9, 2025
Another fan quipped, “He wasn’t acting this well in Space Jam 2. I thought he got shot.” Despite the jesting, some fans defended LeBron, suggesting that Tatum’s elbow may have slightly made contact with his chin, especially upon reviewing the slow-motion replay.
LeBron haters don’t have any critical thinking skills. They just hate
You can literally see him get hit. You can see his head move. You can see his mouth go from open to closed from his elbow. Only LeBron can get elbowed in the face and people say he flopped https://t.co/i9ZNAc5t6T pic.twitter.com/jvKwpluYzK
— Shane (@Shane00) March 9, 2025
Shortly after the controversial play, the 22-year veteran exited the game — a match the Lakers ultimately lost 111-102 — and was later diagnosed with a “Grade 1 sprain” to his groin.
LeBron probably injured his groin on this exaggerated flop.
— John Ta (@johnjohnta) March 9, 2025
LeBron, now 40 years old, is expected to miss 1-2 weeks as he recovers, aiming to return in time for the crucial final stretch of the season. The Lakers hold a promising 40-22 record, setting the stage for a potential deep playoff run.
As fans playfully suggest that LeBron should consider transitioning into acting, they can’t help but recall his appearances in several notable films, including Trainwreck, House Party, and a leading role in Space Jam 2.
Ultimately, if viewers analyze those films, it is clear that LeBron’s innate talent lies squarely on the basketball court.
