"Anybody that says that 'LeBron why would he do that while he's playing? Is he showing a sign of weakness? He's buddy-buddy with guys he's going against. Tell them they can kiss my ass … with a smile too.”@KingJames with a word for the critics. pic.twitter.com/Xv5ZaNhRt3
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 2, 2020
“Anybody that says, ‘LeBron, why would he do that while he’s playing? He’s showing signs of weakness, he’s buddy-buddy with these guys he’s going against.’ Tell em to kiss my ass. With a smile, too,” leBron told reporters after the game.
The King also added that it is his obligation and job to continue to pass on the game to the guys coming after him.