LeBron James has been in the NBA spotlight for more than two decades, but even now, his words still find a way to set off NBA Fans. In a resurfaced clip from his Mind the Game podcast, the Los Angeles Lakers star sounded off about how fake the world feels today.
@BronGotGame shared the quote online:
“LeBron: ‘Everything is so fake now, man. Every time you say something, people think you’re talking to them, first of all. N—-, I’m not fucking talking about you, or to you, alright? I can’t just have a thought?’”
LeBron: “Everything is so fake now, man. Every time you say something, people think you’re talking to them, first of all. N—-, I’m not fucking talking about you, or to you, alright? I can’t just have a thought?” pic.twitter.com/GKulohsQw3
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) October 14, 2025
The clip spread fast, with NBA Fans split between agreeing with his frustration and calling him out for hypocrisy.
@user1837577 fired back, saying,
“Lmaooo yes u r talking to us if u make it public 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 this is y LeBron is extremely unselfaware.”
Some fans argued that James, who often shares cryptic posts on social media, can’t be surprised when people think his comments are aimed at someone. Others said he has every right to vent like any other person — he just happens to have millions of followers reading between the lines.
Adding to the conversation, @CJackGOFAST posted,
“NBA players should not do podcasts…” reflecting the growing sentiment that players are saying too much off the court.
At the end of the day, LeBron may have a point about everything feeling fake.
NBA Fans Debate Whether LeBron James and Luka Doncic Could Actually Work Together
Even while LeBron James was trending for his “everything is fake” rant, another debate took over social media: could LeBron and Luka Doncic ever play together? NBA Fans didn’t hold back.
@bigsportscasual wrote,
“So many people telling me Luka Doncic and LeBron James can’t play together… Might be the worst NBA take of all time.” The idea of pairing two of the league’s most creative playmakers got people imagining wild what-if scenarios. Some fans saw it as a dream duo, others as a chemistry disaster waiting to happen.
So many people telling me Luka Doncic and Lebron James can’t play together…
Might be the worst NBA take of all time pic.twitter.com/EuOviOsgMQ
— Casual Sports Fan (@bigsportscasual) October 14, 2025
One skeptical fan, @BuiltDifferentP, said,
“They need to do this when it matters, and I’ll be convinced.”
Meanwhile, @HiddenNBA was more optimistic, posting,
“They are gonna feed off each other.”
The back-and-forth highlights how NBA Fans tend to split into extremes — either all in or completely out. There’s also the question of ego and control. It shows how much NBA Fans love building hypotheticals, especially when it involves the league’s brightest minds.
Maybe it’s not about whether it would work, but about how fans see their heroes through fantasy matchups. For now, it’s just talk — but in today’s NBA, even talk can feel like a headline.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
