Basketball Corridor of Famer Isiah Thomas took exception to LeBron James capturing shirtless earlier than the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Houston Rockets on Friday night time.
Thomas, an analyst for NBA TV, took challenge with James’ alleged lack of professionalism as he warmed up.
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April 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (23) passes in opposition to the Houston Rockets through the first half at Crypto.com Area. (Jonathan Hui-Imagn Photos)
“I just totally 100% object to this,” Thomas stated. “If I were the GM or coach, I would never let one of my players walk out on the floor looking like this. I mean, we’re a professional NBA league. We ain’t summer league. We ain’t at the YMCA.”
Thomas agreed with Steve Smith when he stated he thought the NBA ought to return to creating gamers put on fits.
“I simply assume the professionalism in our NBA league has diminished a lot,” he continued. “Look, I like LeBron, I’m a fan of his so forth and so on. But to walk out on the floor before a game with no shirt on and shoot – I mean come on man. Where we at? What we doing?
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February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio: NBA great Isiah Thomas is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
“Adam Silver, if you wish to positive any person, positive that. Put a positive on that.”
James appeared to answer Thomas’ remark in a submit on X after the Lakers received the sport, 140-109.
“Man I used to be going to say one thing however it’s ineffective at this level in my profession! Anyhow extra vital CONGRATULATIONS JJ on a 50 win season within the WEST & Put up Season nod!” he wrote.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dunks as Houston Rockets center Jock Landale defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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James had 14 points, eight assists and four rebounds.
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