Dillon Brooks doesn't regret trash-talking LeBron James
Mark Giannotto: Dillon Brooks says he doesn’t regret his comments about LeBron James. Taylor Jenkins and Zach Kleiman talked about how “self-created distractions” hurt the Grizzlies in the playoffs. Make of that what you will.
Source: Twitter @mgiannotto
Source: Twitter @mgiannotto
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Dillon Brooks did not rule out coming back. But he said he’s not going to change his approach to talking. And he was critical of his role: “I felt like, with all this criticism, I could have gave a lot more. And I wasn’t given enough.” – 2:11 PM
Dillon Brooks did not rule out coming back. But he said he’s not going to change his approach to talking. And he was critical of his role: “I felt like, with all this criticism, I could have gave a lot more. And I wasn’t given enough.” – 2:11 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Dillon Brooks says he doesn’t regret his comments about LeBron James. Taylor Jenkins and Zach Kleiman talked about how “self-created distractions” hurt the Grizzlies in the playoffs. Make of that what you will. – 2:07 PM
Dillon Brooks says he doesn’t regret his comments about LeBron James. Taylor Jenkins and Zach Kleiman talked about how “self-created distractions” hurt the Grizzlies in the playoffs. Make of that what you will. – 2:07 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks said he does not regret his comments about LeBrons James because that is who he is. – 2:03 PM
Dillon Brooks said he does not regret his comments about LeBrons James because that is who he is. – 2:03 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks on his chance on being back in Memphis:
“I think that it could potentially be good. I’m leaving that to my agent.” – 2:02 PM
Dillon Brooks on his chance on being back in Memphis:
“I think that it could potentially be good. I’m leaving that to my agent.” – 2:02 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Zach Kleiman declined to talk about Dillon Brooks today. He did say, about “self-created” distractions, “We’re going to take a different approach.” – 1:26 PM
Zach Kleiman declined to talk about Dillon Brooks today. He did say, about “self-created” distractions, “We’re going to take a different approach.” – 1:26 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Kleiman says Dillon Brooks has brought a lot of good things to the Grizzlies for a long time. But while touching on him again, he’s short.
It seems (in my opinion) that there is some disconnect there. And it sounds a lot (in my opinion) like it’s very unlikely Brooks will be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… – 1:21 PM
Kleiman says Dillon Brooks has brought a lot of good things to the Grizzlies for a long time. But while touching on him again, he’s short.
It seems (in my opinion) that there is some disconnect there. And it sounds a lot (in my opinion) like it’s very unlikely Brooks will be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… – 1:21 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Dillon Brooks has been fined by the NBA for failure to participate in team postgame media availability during the first round of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/TZf2my9u9O – 1:17 PM
Dillon Brooks has been fined by the NBA for failure to participate in team postgame media availability during the first round of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/TZf2my9u9O – 1:17 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Zach Kleiman on Dillon Brooks’ future with the Grizzlies: “I’ll hit on DB another day. Nothing I can comment on.” – 1:12 PM
Zach Kleiman on Dillon Brooks’ future with the Grizzlies: “I’ll hit on DB another day. Nothing I can comment on.” – 1:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dillon Brooks fined $25K for skipping out on media interviews during #NBAPlayoffs . pic.twitter.com/zcRVDbMuHs – 12:45 PM
Dillon Brooks fined $25K for skipping out on media interviews during #NBAPlayoffs . pic.twitter.com/zcRVDbMuHs – 12:45 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined $25k for failure to participate in post-game media. Not shocking. – 12:26 PM
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined $25k for failure to participate in post-game media. Not shocking. – 12:26 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Memphis’ Dillon Brooks fined $25,000 by the NBA for violating league rules regarding media access. – 12:25 PM
Memphis’ Dillon Brooks fined $25,000 by the NBA for violating league rules regarding media access. – 12:25 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The NBA just assessed a $25,000 fine to Memphis’ Dillon Brooks for violating league rules regarding post-game media interviews.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 12:23 PM
The NBA just assessed a $25,000 fine to Memphis’ Dillon Brooks for violating league rules regarding post-game media interviews.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 12:23 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
NBA announced they fined Grizzlies’ bear-poker Dillon Brooks $25K for failure to participate in team postgame media availability during the 1st round of the playoffs. – 12:22 PM
NBA announced they fined Grizzlies’ bear-poker Dillon Brooks $25K for failure to participate in team postgame media availability during the 1st round of the playoffs. – 12:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The NBA announces Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for failing to do media availabilities multiple times during Memphis’ first round loss to the Lakers. – 12:22 PM
The NBA announces Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for failing to do media availabilities multiple times during Memphis’ first round loss to the Lakers. – 12:22 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The NBA has announced that Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access. – 12:22 PM
The NBA has announced that Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access. – 12:22 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James responded to Dillon Brooks after eliminating Grizzlies out of the NBA playoffs 👀 pic.twitter.com/R6onsDDOxH – 9:50 AM
LeBron James responded to Dillon Brooks after eliminating Grizzlies out of the NBA playoffs 👀 pic.twitter.com/R6onsDDOxH – 9:50 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic last night:
24 PTS
19 REB
5 AST
It’s the 25th time Jokic has recorded at least 20p/10r/5a in a playoff game.
Only two other active players have reached that mark: LeBron James (90) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (26).
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:31 AM
Nikola Jokic last night:
24 PTS 19 REB 5 ASTIt’s the 25th time Jokic has recorded at least 20p/10r/5a in a playoff game.
Only two other active players have reached that mark: LeBron James (90) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (26).
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:31 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Should the Grizzlies re-sign Dillon Brooks? How can the roster be improved? Will Desmond Bane need a max contract extension? What’s the biggest lesson from this season?
@DamichaelC and I debate the biggest offseason questions facing Memphis.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 8:19 AM
Should the Grizzlies re-sign Dillon Brooks? How can the roster be improved? Will Desmond Bane need a max contract extension? What’s the biggest lesson from this season?
@DamichaelC and I debate the biggest offseason questions facing Memphis.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 8:19 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Interesting wrinkle: The Lakers are 1-3 vs. SAC, but all four games were pre-trade deadline. Conversely, the Lakers won all three games vs. GSW post-deadline, but two games were w/o Steph and/or Wiggins. (Although two were also w/o LeBron.) Blanks to fill in either way. AK – 7:26 PM
Interesting wrinkle: The Lakers are 1-3 vs. SAC, but all four games were pre-trade deadline. Conversely, the Lakers won all three games vs. GSW post-deadline, but two games were w/o Steph and/or Wiggins. (Although two were also w/o LeBron.) Blanks to fill in either way. AK – 7:26 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
After going from “fine in the West” to out in the first round, the Grizzlies face some major culture questions. Two of them: Will Ja Morant grow up? And is it time to move on from Dillon Brooks? espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:54 PM
After going from “fine in the West” to out in the first round, the Grizzlies face some major culture questions. Two of them: Will Ja Morant grow up? And is it time to move on from Dillon Brooks? espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:54 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Personally I really respect LeBron’s “lyrics from a deep cut on an album most people don’t like from a massively popular artist” move. – 5:36 PM
Personally I really respect LeBron’s “lyrics from a deep cut on an album most people don’t like from a massively popular artist” move. – 5:36 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Saturday bonus @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers advance to the second round, absolutely destroying the Grizzlies on the way out. Big nights from AD, D’Lo, LeBron… everyone, really. (Including Darvin Ham!) @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 1:11 PM
Saturday bonus @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers advance to the second round, absolutely destroying the Grizzlies on the way out. Big nights from AD, D’Lo, LeBron… everyone, really. (Including Darvin Ham!) @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 1:11 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Column: “LeBron, I’ve never seen anything like it.” Darvin Ham marvels at the efforts of @KingJames. And after dominating the Grizzlies, the Lakers are headed to the next round. si.com/nba/2023/04/29… – 12:02 PM
Column: “LeBron, I’ve never seen anything like it.” Darvin Ham marvels at the efforts of @KingJames. And after dominating the Grizzlies, the Lakers are headed to the next round. si.com/nba/2023/04/29… – 12:02 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers advanced to second round for first time since 2020 NBA title run & first time before fans since 2012. But Lakers have greater ambitions. LeBron James: “We were able to conquer level one and now we move to level two.” My dispatch for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/3LEzlqr pic.twitter.com/G47Ii6NcmW – 11:04 AM
Lakers advanced to second round for first time since 2020 NBA title run & first time before fans since 2012. But Lakers have greater ambitions. LeBron James: “We were able to conquer level one and now we move to level two.” My dispatch for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/3LEzlqr pic.twitter.com/G47Ii6NcmW – 11:04 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude @DanWoikeSports goes strong again with this piece in @latimessports: LeBron James and the Lakers eliminate Grizzlies in a Game 6 rout latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 10:48 AM
My dude @DanWoikeSports goes strong again with this piece in @latimessports: LeBron James and the Lakers eliminate Grizzlies in a Game 6 rout latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 10:48 AM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
LeBron James and the Lakers teach the Grizzlies a humiliating lesson. Now, will the Grizzlies learn? Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 10:43 AM
LeBron James and the Lakers teach the Grizzlies a humiliating lesson. Now, will the Grizzlies learn? Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 10:43 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron has beaten 2/3 of the league in the playoffs 😳 pic.twitter.com/YhFU0phU09 – 10:18 AM
LeBron has beaten 2/3 of the league in the playoffs 😳 pic.twitter.com/YhFU0phU09 – 10:18 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
“I don’t respect someone until they give me 40.” – Dillon Brooks.
A few days later: LeBron gets his 40th series win. – 10:07 AM
“I don’t respect someone until they give me 40.” – Dillon Brooks.
A few days later: LeBron gets his 40th series win. – 10:07 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
We’ve got deep fakes + self-cloning. Losing isn’t failing. And if you speak Clipper, a sprain and a tear are one in the same. Also, war is peace. Ignorance is strength. 2+2 = 5.
At least we have LeBron James, who meant what he said: “I’ll be better.”
ocregister.com/2023/04/28/swa… – 9:35 AM
We’ve got deep fakes + self-cloning. Losing isn’t failing. And if you speak Clipper, a sprain and a tear are one in the same. Also, war is peace. Ignorance is strength. 2+2 = 5.
At least we have LeBron James, who meant what he said: “I’ll be better.”
ocregister.com/2023/04/28/swa… – 9:35 AM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
I was wrong about the Lakers running out of gas by the end of the series. I never doubted LeBron, but I did doubt them collectively. I was also right about them all season. They were talented before the trades, more talented after. And the lack of size for Mem helped. Ditto GS. – 8:52 AM
I was wrong about the Lakers running out of gas by the end of the series. I never doubted LeBron, but I did doubt them collectively. I was also right about them all season. They were talented before the trades, more talented after. And the lack of size for Mem helped. Ditto GS. – 8:52 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Lakers’ leading scorers vs. Memphis
Game 1: Rui Hachimura
Game 2: LeBron James
Game 3: Anthony Davis
Game 4: Austin Reaves
Game 5: Anthony Davis
Game 6: D’Angelo Russell
Lakers eliminate the No. 2 seed with LeBron leading the team in scoring just once… Who saw that coming?… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… – 5:32 AM
Lakers’ leading scorers vs. Memphis
Game 1: Rui Hachimura
Game 2: LeBron James
Game 3: Anthony Davis
Game 4: Austin Reaves
Game 5: Anthony Davis
Game 6: D’Angelo Russell
Lakers eliminate the No. 2 seed with LeBron leading the team in scoring just once… Who saw that coming?… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… – 5:32 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James is now the #NBA‘s all-time leader in playoff series won with 40 out of 52 played
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 5:18 AM
LeBron James is now the #NBA‘s all-time leader in playoff series won with 40 out of 52 played
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 5:18 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Two days after showing fatigue in Game 5, LeBron James looked rejuvenated w/ his game that included a reverse dunk. My dispatch for @SportingTrib on LeBron pushing back Father Time in Game 6 win over Grizzlies https://t.co/sVNMadXuSy pic.twitter.com/HenmdROKOE – 4:31 AM
Two days after showing fatigue in Game 5, LeBron James looked rejuvenated w/ his game that included a reverse dunk. My dispatch for @SportingTrib on LeBron pushing back Father Time in Game 6 win over Grizzlies https://t.co/sVNMadXuSy pic.twitter.com/HenmdROKOE – 4:31 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
This season has finally provided LeBron James with the opportunity to connect with Los Angeles fans like he first envisioned back when he chose to sign with the Lakers as a free agent in 2018. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:59 AM
This season has finally provided LeBron James with the opportunity to connect with Los Angeles fans like he first envisioned back when he chose to sign with the Lakers as a free agent in 2018. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:59 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron James said his son Bryce had EYBL game in Phoenix Friday night and he was watching that game up until 45 minutes before Game 6 #Lakers #Grizzlies in Los Angeles.
Lakers win, advance to play Kings-Warriors Game 7 winner #NBAPlayoffs
youtu.be/uZk3i-1eqQI via @YouTube – 3:49 AM
LeBron James said his son Bryce had EYBL game in Phoenix Friday night and he was watching that game up until 45 minutes before Game 6 #Lakers #Grizzlies in Los Angeles.
Lakers win, advance to play Kings-Warriors Game 7 winner #NBAPlayoffs
youtu.be/uZk3i-1eqQI via @YouTube – 3:49 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Little is what is seems these days, but then there’s LeBron James, a man who means what he says & says what he means.
Who said he’d be better in Game 6.
Who was, and whose Lakers were too — 40 points (gotta respect it, Dillon) better.
Round 2 next.
ocregister.com/2023/04/28/swa… – 3:18 AM
Little is what is seems these days, but then there’s LeBron James, a man who means what he says & says what he means.
Who said he’d be better in Game 6.
Who was, and whose Lakers were too — 40 points (gotta respect it, Dillon) better.
Round 2 next.
ocregister.com/2023/04/28/swa… – 3:18 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Little is what is seems these days, but then there’s LeBron James, a man who means what he says & says what he means.
Who he said he’d be better in Game 6.
Who was, and whose Lakers were too — 40 points (gotta respect it, Dillon) better.
Round 2 next.
ocregister.com/2023/04/28/swa… – 3:09 AM
Little is what is seems these days, but then there’s LeBron James, a man who means what he says & says what he means.
Who he said he’d be better in Game 6.
Who was, and whose Lakers were too — 40 points (gotta respect it, Dillon) better.
Round 2 next.
ocregister.com/2023/04/28/swa… – 3:09 AM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
Bron and Derek Fisher are now tied for most playoff series wins by any player in NBA history with 40 🤩 pic.twitter.com/QhSXuxhFpa – 2:37 AM
Bron and Derek Fisher are now tied for most playoff series wins by any player in NBA history with 40 🤩 pic.twitter.com/QhSXuxhFpa – 2:37 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
D’Angelo Russell and LeBron James. The chemistry on this team, man. pic.twitter.com/sS48pwXCAa – 2:14 AM
D’Angelo Russell and LeBron James. The chemistry on this team, man. pic.twitter.com/sS48pwXCAa – 2:14 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James breaks down the upcoming second-round schedule. On one hand, Lakers play every other day.
On other hand, short flights, same time zone and, as LeBron pointed out, @Brad Turner will enjoy wine country pic.twitter.com/HJVh5R8ofB – 2:01 AM
LeBron James breaks down the upcoming second-round schedule. On one hand, Lakers play every other day.
On other hand, short flights, same time zone and, as LeBron pointed out, @Brad Turner will enjoy wine country pic.twitter.com/HJVh5R8ofB – 2:01 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron on Davis defensively this series: “He was AD. Basketball guys know, the competition knows how dominant he is defensively. He was AD. He was spectacular.” – 1:56 AM
LeBron on Davis defensively this series: “He was AD. Basketball guys know, the competition knows how dominant he is defensively. He was AD. He was spectacular.” – 1:56 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on his quick turnaround from Game 5 and Game 6 pic.twitter.com/F9ese7Vsvf – 1:55 AM
LeBron James on his quick turnaround from Game 5 and Game 6 pic.twitter.com/F9ese7Vsvf – 1:55 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron: “We fed off our fans once again,” and tried to give back the energy. – 1:52 AM
LeBron: “We fed off our fans once again,” and tried to give back the energy. – 1:52 AM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
BIG results from this trio 👏
Bron and Derek Fisher now tied for most playoff wins in NBA history (40)
AD’s 24 blocks over the six-game playoff span are the most by any player since 2014. (He finished with 26)
D-Lo scored a playoff career-high (31 points) pic.twitter.com/y4bjiT0yKZ – 1:48 AM
BIG results from this trio 👏
Bron and Derek Fisher now tied for most playoff wins in NBA history (40)AD’s 24 blocks over the six-game playoff span are the most by any player since 2014. (He finished with 26)D-Lo scored a playoff career-high (31 points) pic.twitter.com/y4bjiT0yKZ – 1:48 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Both LeBron and MJ average exactly two playoff series won per season.
The Lakers’ average is 1.49. Boston’s: 1.16. – 1:46 AM
Both LeBron and MJ average exactly two playoff series won per season.
The Lakers’ average is 1.49. Boston’s: 1.16. – 1:46 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James walks off court before final buzzer in Game 6, doesn’t shake hands with Grizzlies
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 1:45 AM
LeBron James walks off court before final buzzer in Game 6, doesn’t shake hands with Grizzlies
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 1:45 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most playoff series won in NBA history
Lakers: 113
Celtics: 88
76ers: 49
Warriors: 46
Spurs: 45
Knicks: 42
LEBRON JAMES: 40 👑
Pistons: 40
Bulls 39 – 1:37 AM
Most playoff series won in NBA history
Lakers: 113
Celtics: 88
76ers: 49
Warriors: 46
Spurs: 45
Knicks: 42
LEBRON JAMES: 40 👑
Pistons: 40
Bulls 39 – 1:37 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Austin Reaves on LBJ: “He honestly seems about 18. He acts like he’s 18. He’s very childish, in a great way. Seeing him play for as long as he’s played, some days I sit back and think about how crazy it is, how long he has been doing this but how youthful he is at the same time.” – 1:37 AM
Austin Reaves on LBJ: “He honestly seems about 18. He acts like he’s 18. He’s very childish, in a great way. Seeing him play for as long as he’s played, some days I sit back and think about how crazy it is, how long he has been doing this but how youthful he is at the same time.” – 1:37 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Rob Pelinka and LeBron James share a moment after the Lakers advance to the second round of the playoffs pic.twitter.com/qCqlFkgBnT – 1:34 AM
Rob Pelinka and LeBron James share a moment after the Lakers advance to the second round of the playoffs pic.twitter.com/qCqlFkgBnT – 1:34 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron James left the floor with 14.1 seconds remaining in the game. Not yet clear why he didn’t stick around for the final buzzer. pic.twitter.com/Zebzb7AlLw – 1:33 AM
LeBron James left the floor with 14.1 seconds remaining in the game. Not yet clear why he didn’t stick around for the final buzzer. pic.twitter.com/Zebzb7AlLw – 1:33 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham contextualizes LeBron James at 38 years old pic.twitter.com/ffTLUUYdvM – 1:32 AM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham contextualizes LeBron James at 38 years old pic.twitter.com/ffTLUUYdvM – 1:32 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says he’s been around greatness and other elite players, referencing Kobe Bryant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but says that he’s never seen anyone at the level of LeBron James: “I’ve never seen anything like it.” – 1:31 AM
Darvin Ham says he’s been around greatness and other elite players, referencing Kobe Bryant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but says that he’s never seen anyone at the level of LeBron James: “I’ve never seen anything like it.” – 1:31 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Darvin Ham says he arrived at the arena at 3:10 and @LeBron James was already there. Ham says he could tell early that James and AD had that switch flipped. – 1:26 AM
Darvin Ham says he arrived at the arena at 3:10 and @LeBron James was already there. Ham says he could tell early that James and AD had that switch flipped. – 1:26 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The LeBron-era Lakers have this really bizarre ability to post poetic scores.
In 2020, on the only Kobe Bryant day that will ever feature an NBA game (8/24), they opened with a 24-8 lead over the Blazers.
Now they beat Dillon Brooks by exactly 40 after what he said about Bron. – 1:23 AM
The LeBron-era Lakers have this really bizarre ability to post poetic scores.
In 2020, on the only Kobe Bryant day that will ever feature an NBA game (8/24), they opened with a 24-8 lead over the Blazers.
Now they beat Dillon Brooks by exactly 40 after what he said about Bron. – 1:23 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron James remains on the right side of 3-1 series leads. The Lakers destroyed the Grizzlies and stopped this first rounder in six games, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4468343/2023/0… – 1:19 AM
LeBron James remains on the right side of 3-1 series leads. The Lakers destroyed the Grizzlies and stopped this first rounder in six games, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4468343/2023/0… – 1:19 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron walked off the court before the game went final. pic.twitter.com/yADV806HM8 – 1:14 AM
LeBron walked off the court before the game went final. pic.twitter.com/yADV806HM8 – 1:14 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I love LeBron leaving for the locker room early in the wake of a forty-point, series-clinching win. That man is thinking about nothing other than bedtime. AK – 1:11 AM
I love LeBron leaving for the locker room early in the wake of a forty-point, series-clinching win. That man is thinking about nothing other than bedtime. AK – 1:11 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
An all-around win for the Lakers. D’Angelo Russell dropped a playoff career-high 31 pts. Anthony Davis controlled the flow of the game defensively. LeBron James played efficiently. Austin Reaves did what he does. – 1:09 AM
An all-around win for the Lakers. D’Angelo Russell dropped a playoff career-high 31 pts. Anthony Davis controlled the flow of the game defensively. LeBron James played efficiently. Austin Reaves did what he does. – 1:09 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
ANOTHER RECORD
LeBron James has become the player with the most playoff series won in NBA history, tied with Derek Fisher at 40.
Among active players, Andre Iguodala is second with 26. – 1:09 AM
ANOTHER RECORD
LeBron James has become the player with the most playoff series won in NBA history, tied with Derek Fisher at 40.
Among active players, Andre Iguodala is second with 26. – 1:09 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
D’Angelo Russell scored a playoff career high 31 points on 12-for-17 shooting, 5-for-9 on 3s, LeBron James had 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, AD had 16 points 14 rebounds, 5 blocks to lead LA to 125-85 win over Memphis to win series 4-2. – 1:07 AM
D’Angelo Russell scored a playoff career high 31 points on 12-for-17 shooting, 5-for-9 on 3s, LeBron James had 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, AD had 16 points 14 rebounds, 5 blocks to lead LA to 125-85 win over Memphis to win series 4-2. – 1:07 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
22 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
9-13 FG
The only player with 100+ 20/5/5 playoff games. LeBron has 191. pic.twitter.com/KKe7uooLzt – 12:59 AM
LeBron tonight:
22 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
9-13 FG
The only player with 100+ 20/5/5 playoff games. LeBron has 191. pic.twitter.com/KKe7uooLzt – 12:59 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Grizzlies have officially emptied the bench. Lakers will now be off until Tuesday, waiting the winner of Kings-Warriors. Valuable rest for LeBron/AD. – 12:51 AM
Grizzlies have officially emptied the bench. Lakers will now be off until Tuesday, waiting the winner of Kings-Warriors. Valuable rest for LeBron/AD. – 12:51 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
A huge bonus for the Lakers to rest LeBron and AD to begin the 4th. Hopefully for the rest of the game. – 12:47 AM
A huge bonus for the Lakers to rest LeBron and AD to begin the 4th. Hopefully for the rest of the game. – 12:47 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers get to rest both LeBron and AD here due to the margin on the scoreboard (103-69) with 10 minutes to play. – 12:46 AM
Lakers get to rest both LeBron and AD here due to the margin on the scoreboard (103-69) with 10 minutes to play. – 12:46 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Dude, you know things are going well when the Lakers begin a fourth quarter without LeBron or Davis. AK – 12:45 AM
Dude, you know things are going well when the Lakers begin a fourth quarter without LeBron or Davis. AK – 12:45 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Grizzlies-Lakers is such a blowout that Kyrie Irving left at the end of the third quarter. He dapped up Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ longtime friend and business associate, on the way out. – 12:45 AM
Grizzlies-Lakers is such a blowout that Kyrie Irving left at the end of the third quarter. He dapped up Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ longtime friend and business associate, on the way out. – 12:45 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 100, Grizzlies 67
That was the best quarter of the Lakers’ season. They’ve dominated on both sides of the ball. D’Angelo Russell has a playoff career-high 28 points. LeBron James has 22 points. Anthony Davis has 16 pts, 14 rebs and 5 blks. – 12:43 AM
Third quarter: Lakers 100, Grizzlies 67
That was the best quarter of the Lakers’ season. They’ve dominated on both sides of the ball. D’Angelo Russell has a playoff career-high 28 points. LeBron James has 22 points. Anthony Davis has 16 pts, 14 rebs and 5 blks. – 12:43 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Lakers/Warriors for Steph/LeBron Vol. 5 or Lakers/Kings blood rivalry revenge resurrected after 21 years since the infamous Game 7. Either way: holy shit. – 12:40 AM
Lakers/Warriors for Steph/LeBron Vol. 5 or Lakers/Kings blood rivalry revenge resurrected after 21 years since the infamous Game 7. Either way: holy shit. – 12:40 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The NBA is going to bring Dick Bavetta out of retirement for Kings-Warriors game 7 so it can get LeBron-Curry in the next round – 12:35 AM
The NBA is going to bring Dick Bavetta out of retirement for Kings-Warriors game 7 so it can get LeBron-Curry in the next round – 12:35 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Dream scenario for Lakers tonight. Taking care of own biz, plus Kings win gives them two day rest-advantage, plus at least 50-50 chance to not to have LBJ chasing all these Warriors through screens next round. – 12:28 AM
Dream scenario for Lakers tonight. Taking care of own biz, plus Kings win gives them two day rest-advantage, plus at least 50-50 chance to not to have LBJ chasing all these Warriors through screens next round. – 12:28 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves, who just scored on a pretty Eurostep move, has 6 assists to match LeBron for the team high. Lakers have 21 assists, to 11 for Memphis. – 12:23 AM
Austin Reaves, who just scored on a pretty Eurostep move, has 6 assists to match LeBron for the team high. Lakers have 21 assists, to 11 for Memphis. – 12:23 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
If you caught that little Euro-step celebration between LeBron and Austin Reaves, you might want to read more about how James is a fan of the Lakers’ second-year guard here: es.pn/3nciPoq – 12:21 AM
If you caught that little Euro-step celebration between LeBron and Austin Reaves, you might want to read more about how James is a fan of the Lakers’ second-year guard here: es.pn/3nciPoq – 12:21 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jenkins goes to Brooks on Russell and Bane on LeBron, and Brooks loses Russell twice in a row off overhelps. – 12:12 AM
Jenkins goes to Brooks on Russell and Bane on LeBron, and Brooks loses Russell twice in a row off overhelps. – 12:12 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lebron was magnificent in that first half. Dominant on both ends – 11:55 PM
Lebron was magnificent in that first half. Dominant on both ends – 11:55 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Halftime:
Lakers 59 Grizzlies 42
Memphis is struggling offensively. LeBron James, D’lo Russell and Anthony Davis all playing well. Some tough shooting numbers for the Grizzlies. 32.7% as a team. – 11:54 PM
Halftime:
Lakers 59 Grizzlies 42
Memphis is struggling offensively. LeBron James, D’lo Russell and Anthony Davis all playing well. Some tough shooting numbers for the Grizzlies. 32.7% as a team. – 11:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 59, Grizzlies 42
The Lakers are dominating on both ends, shooting 59.5% and holding Memphis to 32.7% shooting. LeBron James has 16 points. Anthony Davis has 11 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. D’Angelo Russell has 14 points. LA has played eight players. – 11:54 PM
Halftime: Lakers 59, Grizzlies 42
The Lakers are dominating on both ends, shooting 59.5% and holding Memphis to 32.7% shooting. LeBron James has 16 points. Anthony Davis has 11 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. D’Angelo Russell has 14 points. LA has played eight players. – 11:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A terrific half for the Lakers in Game 6 puts them up 59-42 at the break.
Anthony Davis (3 blocks, 10 boards, countless shots impacted) absolutely dominated defensively, the key reasons Memphis shot 32.7%. LeBron (16 points) and D-Lo (14) led the offense, w/AD adding 11. – 11:54 PM
A terrific half for the Lakers in Game 6 puts them up 59-42 at the break.
Anthony Davis (3 blocks, 10 boards, countless shots impacted) absolutely dominated defensively, the key reasons Memphis shot 32.7%. LeBron (16 points) and D-Lo (14) led the offense, w/AD adding 11. – 11:54 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Halftime. Lakers 59, Grizzlies 42. Overwhelming half from LeBron and AD. Your Grizzlies leading scorer … Dillon Brooks. – 11:53 PM
Halftime. Lakers 59, Grizzlies 42. Overwhelming half from LeBron and AD. Your Grizzlies leading scorer … Dillon Brooks. – 11:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Lakers needed to treat this game like a Game 7 and LeBron James and Anthony Davis have done just that. Dominant performance. – 11:53 PM
The Lakers needed to treat this game like a Game 7 and LeBron James and Anthony Davis have done just that. Dominant performance. – 11:53 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
That was a WILD dunk by LeBron… I don’t even know what the hell actually happened lol – 11:52 PM
That was a WILD dunk by LeBron… I don’t even know what the hell actually happened lol – 11:52 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wow. LeBron just exploded for a reverse dunk.
He’s 7 for 8 for 16 points with 4 assists (just 1 turnover) and 3 boards. – 11:52 PM
Wow. LeBron just exploded for a reverse dunk.
He’s 7 for 8 for 16 points with 4 assists (just 1 turnover) and 3 boards. – 11:52 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Ja’s gotta do better than that at point of attack. Cooked by LBJ in straight line to rim. – 11:38 PM
Ja’s gotta do better than that at point of attack. Cooked by LBJ in straight line to rim. – 11:38 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
LeBron’s been Cavs-era Kevin Love on a cold streak this series and the Lakers are still up 3-2 and 16 points in Game 6. – 11:33 PM
LeBron’s been Cavs-era Kevin Love on a cold streak this series and the Lakers are still up 3-2 and 16 points in Game 6. – 11:33 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jaren tries to attack LeBron and AD guarding Brooks just stuffs him. – 11:33 PM
Jaren tries to attack LeBron and AD guarding Brooks just stuffs him. – 11:33 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Great to see Jack Nicholson in the arena together for the first time in ages. Jack broke into movies around the same time LeBron entered the NBA… – 11:32 PM
Great to see Jack Nicholson in the arena together for the first time in ages. Jack broke into movies around the same time LeBron entered the NBA… – 11:32 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
I am not sure I agree with Brooks closing out as hard as he has been on LBJ when he’s behind the arc. May just want to live with that shot. – 11:30 PM
I am not sure I agree with Brooks closing out as hard as he has been on LBJ when he’s behind the arc. May just want to live with that shot. – 11:30 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron was 5 for 17 last game, and vowed to be better on offense.
And he has.
He’s 5 for 6 tonight after sticking a jumper to put LAL up 39-27. – 11:29 PM
LeBron was 5 for 17 last game, and vowed to be better on offense.
And he has.
He’s 5 for 6 tonight after sticking a jumper to put LAL up 39-27. – 11:29 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron playing with a determined mode to do everything tonight, similar vibe to when he set out to score when he broke Kareem’s all-time scoring record – 11:26 PM
LeBron playing with a determined mode to do everything tonight, similar vibe to when he set out to score when he broke Kareem’s all-time scoring record – 11:26 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 31, Grizzlies 20
A dominant opening quarter for LA. They shot 59.1% and nearly outscored Memphis just in the paint (16 points). D’Angelo Russell — as Kyrie Irving sits courtside — has 10 points. LeBron James has 7. Anthony Davis has 6 points. – 11:21 PM
First quarter: Lakers 31, Grizzlies 20
A dominant opening quarter for LA. They shot 59.1% and nearly outscored Memphis just in the paint (16 points). D’Angelo Russell — as Kyrie Irving sits courtside — has 10 points. LeBron James has 7. Anthony Davis has 6 points. – 11:21 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell is having arguably his best quarter of the series: 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting. He and LeBron James have carried the Lakers’ offense early. – 11:12 PM
D’Angelo Russell is having arguably his best quarter of the series: 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting. He and LeBron James have carried the Lakers’ offense early. – 11:12 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Why is LeBron upset that was an amazing foul, take foul without the take foul penalty. – 11:11 PM
Why is LeBron upset that was an amazing foul, take foul without the take foul penalty. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Really strong defense, and efficient offense from LeBron thus far.
LAL lead 16-11 after his transition layup. – 11:07 PM
Really strong defense, and efficient offense from LeBron thus far.
LAL lead 16-11 after his transition layup. – 11:07 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
LeBron greets Kyrie in LA ahead of Game 6 👀
Irving is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
pic.twitter.com/ACTimgpRP8 – 11:02 PM
LeBron greets Kyrie in LA ahead of Game 6 👀
Irving is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
pic.twitter.com/ACTimgpRP8 – 11:02 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Whatever the absolute upper limit is for AD and LeBron minutes, I’d expect Ham to hit it tonight. – 10:59 PM
Whatever the absolute upper limit is for AD and LeBron minutes, I’d expect Ham to hit it tonight. – 10:59 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
True or false: De’Aaron Fox is having the best playoff series anyone has ever had against the Steph Curry Warriors, excluding LeBron James? – 9:48 PM
True or false: De’Aaron Fox is having the best playoff series anyone has ever had against the Steph Curry Warriors, excluding LeBron James? – 9:48 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
LeBron warmed up 3 hours early in the LeBron 2s 👀 pic.twitter.com/nmrfgVjKUo – 9:46 PM
LeBron warmed up 3 hours early in the LeBron 2s 👀 pic.twitter.com/nmrfgVjKUo – 9:46 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers says Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (right foot soreness) and Dennis Schröder (right Achilles soreness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Memphis. – 9:45 PM
Lakers says Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (right foot soreness) and Dennis Schröder (right Achilles soreness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Memphis. – 9:45 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham on LeBron James’ focus this series: “He knows there’s only so many more of these he’s going to participate in so he’s definitely been in the moment” – 8:52 PM
Darvin Ham on LeBron James’ focus this series: “He knows there’s only so many more of these he’s going to participate in so he’s definitely been in the moment” – 8:52 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
A Grizzlies fan remixed the LeBron meme from the 2016 Finals, and now the photos are all over Twitter. By @pupadhyaya_ dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 7:45 PM
A Grizzlies fan remixed the LeBron meme from the 2016 Finals, and now the photos are all over Twitter. By @pupadhyaya_ dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 7:45 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron has never lost a series in which he had a 2-game lead, going 30-0.
Can the Lakers close tonight? 🤔
📺 ESPN | 10:30 PM ET pic.twitter.com/x6KQiNA1zD – 5:36 PM
LeBron has never lost a series in which he had a 2-game lead, going 30-0.
Can the Lakers close tonight? 🤔
📺 ESPN | 10:30 PM ET pic.twitter.com/x6KQiNA1zD – 5:36 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NBA playoff nuggets — series underdogs winning at an impressive rate, LeBron as the closer, Jimmy climbing the charts, how to watch, etc.
apnews.com/article/nba-pl… – 2:36 PM
NBA playoff nuggets — series underdogs winning at an impressive rate, LeBron as the closer, Jimmy climbing the charts, how to watch, etc.
apnews.com/article/nba-pl… – 2:36 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Suns’ Kevin Durant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joins Michael Jordan and LeBron James
cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-… – 12:52 PM
Suns’ Kevin Durant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joins Michael Jordan and LeBron James
cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-… – 12:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most REB + AST this playoffs:
107 — Nikola Jokic
97 — Kevon Looney
92 — Jayson Tatum
87 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/K501394H1k – 12:49 PM
Most REB + AST this playoffs:
107 — Nikola Jokic
97 — Kevon Looney
92 — Jayson Tatum
87 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/K501394H1k – 12:49 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
Kevin Durant has entered a lifetime contract with Nike, per @boardroom.
Players with lifetime deals in the basketball division:
— Michael Jordan
— LeBron James
— KD pic.twitter.com/buFcFLr83O – 12:21 PM
Kevin Durant has entered a lifetime contract with Nike, per @boardroom.
Players with lifetime deals in the basketball division:
— Michael Jordan
— LeBron James
— KD pic.twitter.com/buFcFLr83O – 12:21 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
More random than anything, but…
Jimmy Butler finished with 37.6 PPG in the 1st Round, but had a -5 plus-minus.
That is the most PPG in a playoff series by a player with a negative plus-minus since LeBron James in the 2009 Conference Finals (38.5 PPG, -7 plus-minus). – 10:26 AM
More random than anything, but…
Jimmy Butler finished with 37.6 PPG in the 1st Round, but had a -5 plus-minus.
That is the most PPG in a playoff series by a player with a negative plus-minus since LeBron James in the 2009 Conference Finals (38.5 PPG, -7 plus-minus). – 10:26 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @lockedonlakers pod, on YouTube! We get into the Lakers’ G5 loss to Memphis, AD bouncing back, LeBron’s rough night, and the fatigue factor. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/gkGz7Qs65M0?t=… – 4:33 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @lockedonlakers pod, on YouTube! We get into the Lakers’ G5 loss to Memphis, AD bouncing back, LeBron’s rough night, and the fatigue factor. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/gkGz7Qs65M0?t=… – 4:33 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
“Over his career, LeBron has attempted almost twice as many free throws as 3-pointers. In this series, he has taken 28 free throws and 36 3-pointers. (And it’s not because he has been hot—he has only hit six.) That’s just how age works.”–@coachthorpe truehoop.com/p/not-mike-bud… – 3:20 PM
“Over his career, LeBron has attempted almost twice as many free throws as 3-pointers. In this series, he has taken 28 free throws and 36 3-pointers. (And it’s not because he has been hot—he has only hit six.) That’s just how age works.”–@coachthorpe truehoop.com/p/not-mike-bud… – 3:20 PM
More on this storyline
Shannon Sharpe is known for being a massive LeBron James stan. But he may have outdone himself with the comment he left on James’ latest post. The Los Angeles Lakers star James took to Instagram on Saturday with a bit of shade for the Memphis Grizzlies. Having just eliminated Memphis from the playoffs on the night before, James made a reference to fighting (and defeating) a “Grizzly bear” in the forest. James’ post led to an interesting reaction from the former NFL tight end (and now FS1 analyst) Sharpe. He left a comment saying that he wanted to pour honey on James … sort of. “I’m pouring honey on you GOAT,” Sharpe wrote. “It’s illegal to kill a bear unless being attack[ed].” -via Larry Brown Sports / April 30, 2023
LeBron James: Unlike you little 🤬I’m a grown ass man Big shoes to fill 🤬, grown ass pants Prolly hustled with your pops, go ask your parents Its apparent you’re staring at a legend Who, put a few little 🤬in the they place before Trying to eat without saying they grace before! 🤫👑 -via Twitter @KingJames / April 29, 2023
Drew Hill: Dillon Brooks says he brushes the criticism off. He said there is criticism because he knows he is capable of so much more. -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / April 30, 2023
Damichael Cole: Dillon Brooks said he’s feels good about his chances of coming back to Memphis, but he’ll let his agent work on that side of things while he focuses on improving. -via Twitter @DamichaelC / April 30, 2023
Drew Hill: Zach Kleiman is asked about the teams bravado and Dillon Brooks. “There were definitely some self created distractions in the series and along the way. We are going to take a different approach (next season).” He is asked about Brooks again “I’ll hit on Dillon another day…” -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / April 30, 2023