The Los Angeles Lakers recently faced off in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a disappointing night for the Lakers, as they were eliminated from the series following their defeat. Nevertheless, the dramatic moment where LeBron James collided with Donte DiVincenzo on the court has captured the attention of fans everywhere, creating a stir across social media platforms.
During the game, James made a valiant effort to execute a defensive manoeuvre, but he unfortunately crashed into DiVincenzo, tumbling to the court. James lay on the floor as a Timberwolves player effortlessly sank a basket, clearly in distress.
Recently, a fresh angle of the incident has surfaced, showing that his teammates maintained an air of composure, seemingly unfazed by the unfolding drama.
The funniest thing about LeBron James rolling around crying like a baby is literally nobody cares, including his own teammates 😂 pic.twitter.com/GuRToKpZ6E
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) May 1, 2025
James played for 40 minutes, scored 22 points, recorded six assists, and grabbed seven rebounds. Doncic also made a significant contribution by scoring 28 points, providing nine assists, and collecting seven rebounds.
However, despite their efforts, the Lakers fell short against the Timberwolves’ dominance, losing the game with a final score of 96-103. As a result, the Timberwolves advanced to the second round, sparking much speculation about their upcoming opponent.
Fans Take Shots At LeBron James For Being Soft
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When the footage showing LeBron James crumpling to the floor after a collision with Donte DiVincenzo hit social media, fans immediately flocked to the comments to voice their opinions. Some harshly labelled James as “soft,” while others couldn’t help but chuckle at how his Lakers teammates appeared oblivious to the turmoil as he struggled in visible pain on the court. The whole situation sparked quite a debate online.
One fan said, “LeBron James 6’9 250lbs Donte DiVincenzo 6’4 203lbs LeBron is soft.”
LeBron James 6’9 250lbs
— ChainlinkJohnny (@ChainlinkJohnny) May 1, 2025
Donte DiVincenzo 6’4 203lbs
LeBron is soft.
Another fan said, “I bet if someone waved some KFC under his nose he’d spring back to life.”
I bet if someone waved some KFC under his nose he’d spring back to life.
— TimeForStacking (@TimeForStacking) May 1, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “The white guy is like 80 pounds, LeBron is built like a linebacker…u can tell he is totally faking it.”
The white guy is like 80 pounds, LeBron is built like a linebacker…u can tell he is totally faking it
— MambucaX (@MambucaX) May 1, 2025
A sports enthusiast commented, “Isn’t he embarassed to be such a p*ssy?”
Isn't he embarassed to be such a pussy?
— Charles₿ (@cryptologent) May 1, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “There has never been a softer player in the NBA.“
There has never been a softer player in the NBA.
— Deeps (@IBringTheDeeps) May 1, 2025
James has received significant criticism for rolling on the court in pain during Game 5 against the Timberwolves. It will be interesting to see how NBA analysts respond to this situation.
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