NBA fans have had enough of LeBron James after seeing him get away with complaining to a referee during the Lakers’ 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday.
The night was meant to celebrate James’ 23rd NBA season, marked by a commemorative patch. But even with the milestone, fans couldn’t ignore the familiar antics on the court.
With less than five minutes left in the third quarter, James drove to the basket for a layup. Afterward, he argued with the referee and even grabbed him, seemingly disputing contact on the play.
Fans weighed in on Twitter.
@kungfukenn_eth shared a bizarre theory: “Lebron has pics of all the refs at Diddy parties, they are scared of him.”
Lebron has pics of all the refs at Diddy parties, they are scared of him
— Kungfu Kenneth (@kungfukenn_eth) January 13, 2026
@HumbleW42315015 added, “This how u know the league is still owned by him. And it’s sickening to see.”
Meanwhile, @usermooseontwt sarcastically said, “thats because bron grabbed him in a loving way. he made the ref feel comfortable, secure, and appreciated. y’all could learn something.”
Bron managed just 22 points against a Kings team with a 10-30 record, fueling fan frustration.
“Can he just retire already?”: NBA fans react to LeBron James’ commemorative patch against Sacramento
The night started with a tribute as James wore a jersey marking his 23rd season—the same city where he played his first NBA game roughly 23 years ago.
Despite the celebration, fans are growing tired of the constant spotlight.
@ZombieRod333 said, “Can he just retire already 😒 he’s like that person that won’t leave after the party has ended.”
Can he just retire already 😒 he’s like that person that won’t leave after the party has ended. pic.twitter.com/nEgH8SUqBN
— ZombieRob (@ZombieRob333) January 12, 2026
@BettingPros added, “He’s retiring for sure,” while @CryptoCurb dismissed it: “who tf cares?”
Even with the milestone patch, it seems some NBA fans are ready for LeBron to step aside and let the next chapter unfold.
