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In the latest installment of the long-standing feud between Skip Bayless and LeBron James, the veteran NBA analyst has once again targeted the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. This time, Bayless's criticism came after James's performance in the Lakers' 124-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on April 5, 2025.
Despite James's impressive stats, scoring 27 points and dishing out eight assists in 33 minutes, Bayless was quick to downplay the achievement. He took to social media to express his views, suggesting that James played against a severely depleted Pelicans team solely to pad his stats and further solidify his all-time scoring record.
"LeBron played 33 minutes tonight vs Pelicans without their top 6 players. I guess he wanted to make his all-time scoring record a little more unbreakable. Add 27 more highly unimpressive points to his total," Bayless tweeted.
The Pelicans were indeed missing key players, including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, due to injuries, which Bayless highlighted as a reason why James's performance was not as commendable. He also criticized James for staying in the game late, describing his actions as "embarrassing" and "beneath him"[1][5].
This criticism comes despite James's significant contribution to the Lakers' win, which included an alley-oop dunk that reminded fans of his peak athletic form. James had recently returned from a groin injury and has shown no signs of slowing down, continuing to be one of the most athletic players in the league[1].
The Lakers, currently the third seed in the Western Conference, are on track for a 50-win season for the first time since their championship-winning campaign in 2020. With the addition of Luka Doncic, who scored a game-high 35 points against the Pelicans, and the emergence of Austin Reaves, the Lakers look formidable heading into the playoffs. However, Bayless's comments ignore the broader context of James's consistent high-level performance and his crucial role in the Lakers' success[1][5].
This is not the first time Bayless has accused James of stat-padding. In a previous instance, he criticized James for playing until the end of a blowout game during the Olympics, suggesting it was done to accumulate longevity stats and chase Michael Jordan's legacy[3].
As the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, James remains a central figure in their championship aspirations. Despite Bayless's persistent criticism, James continues to demonstrate his enduring greatness, making a strong case for being considered the greatest of all time if he secures a fifth NBA championship in his 22nd season[1].
Despite James's impressive stats, scoring 27 points and dishing out eight assists in 33 minutes, Bayless was quick to downplay the achievement. He took to social media to express his views, suggesting that James played against a severely depleted Pelicans team solely to pad his stats and further solidify his all-time scoring record.
"LeBron played 33 minutes tonight vs Pelicans without their top 6 players. I guess he wanted to make his all-time scoring record a little more unbreakable. Add 27 more highly unimpressive points to his total," Bayless tweeted.
The Pelicans were indeed missing key players, including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, due to injuries, which Bayless highlighted as a reason why James's performance was not as commendable. He also criticized James for staying in the game late, describing his actions as "embarrassing" and "beneath him"[1][5].
This criticism comes despite James's significant contribution to the Lakers' win, which included an alley-oop dunk that reminded fans of his peak athletic form. James had recently returned from a groin injury and has shown no signs of slowing down, continuing to be one of the most athletic players in the league[1].
The Lakers, currently the third seed in the Western Conference, are on track for a 50-win season for the first time since their championship-winning campaign in 2020. With the addition of Luka Doncic, who scored a game-high 35 points against the Pelicans, and the emergence of Austin Reaves, the Lakers look formidable heading into the playoffs. However, Bayless's comments ignore the broader context of James's consistent high-level performance and his crucial role in the Lakers' success[1][5].
This is not the first time Bayless has accused James of stat-padding. In a previous instance, he criticized James for playing until the end of a blowout game during the Olympics, suggesting it was done to accumulate longevity stats and chase Michael Jordan's legacy[3].
As the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, James remains a central figure in their championship aspirations. Despite Bayless's persistent criticism, James continues to demonstrate his enduring greatness, making a strong case for being considered the greatest of all time if he secures a fifth NBA championship in his 22nd season[1].
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By Quiet. PleaseIn the latest installment of the long-standing feud between Skip Bayless and LeBron James, the veteran NBA analyst has once again targeted the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. This time, Bayless's criticism came after James's performance in the Lakers' 124-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on April 5, 2025.
Despite James's impressive stats, scoring 27 points and dishing out eight assists in 33 minutes, Bayless was quick to downplay the achievement. He took to social media to express his views, suggesting that James played against a severely depleted Pelicans team solely to pad his stats and further solidify his all-time scoring record.
"LeBron played 33 minutes tonight vs Pelicans without their top 6 players. I guess he wanted to make his all-time scoring record a little more unbreakable. Add 27 more highly unimpressive points to his total," Bayless tweeted.
The Pelicans were indeed missing key players, including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, due to injuries, which Bayless highlighted as a reason why James's performance was not as commendable. He also criticized James for staying in the game late, describing his actions as "embarrassing" and "beneath him"[1][5].
This criticism comes despite James's significant contribution to the Lakers' win, which included an alley-oop dunk that reminded fans of his peak athletic form. James had recently returned from a groin injury and has shown no signs of slowing down, continuing to be one of the most athletic players in the league[1].
The Lakers, currently the third seed in the Western Conference, are on track for a 50-win season for the first time since their championship-winning campaign in 2020. With the addition of Luka Doncic, who scored a game-high 35 points against the Pelicans, and the emergence of Austin Reaves, the Lakers look formidable heading into the playoffs. However, Bayless's comments ignore the broader context of James's consistent high-level performance and his crucial role in the Lakers' success[1][5].
This is not the first time Bayless has accused James of stat-padding. In a previous instance, he criticized James for playing until the end of a blowout game during the Olympics, suggesting it was done to accumulate longevity stats and chase Michael Jordan's legacy[3].
As the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, James remains a central figure in their championship aspirations. Despite Bayless's persistent criticism, James continues to demonstrate his enduring greatness, making a strong case for being considered the greatest of all time if he secures a fifth NBA championship in his 22nd season[1].
Despite James's impressive stats, scoring 27 points and dishing out eight assists in 33 minutes, Bayless was quick to downplay the achievement. He took to social media to express his views, suggesting that James played against a severely depleted Pelicans team solely to pad his stats and further solidify his all-time scoring record.
"LeBron played 33 minutes tonight vs Pelicans without their top 6 players. I guess he wanted to make his all-time scoring record a little more unbreakable. Add 27 more highly unimpressive points to his total," Bayless tweeted.
The Pelicans were indeed missing key players, including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, due to injuries, which Bayless highlighted as a reason why James's performance was not as commendable. He also criticized James for staying in the game late, describing his actions as "embarrassing" and "beneath him"[1][5].
This criticism comes despite James's significant contribution to the Lakers' win, which included an alley-oop dunk that reminded fans of his peak athletic form. James had recently returned from a groin injury and has shown no signs of slowing down, continuing to be one of the most athletic players in the league[1].
The Lakers, currently the third seed in the Western Conference, are on track for a 50-win season for the first time since their championship-winning campaign in 2020. With the addition of Luka Doncic, who scored a game-high 35 points against the Pelicans, and the emergence of Austin Reaves, the Lakers look formidable heading into the playoffs. However, Bayless's comments ignore the broader context of James's consistent high-level performance and his crucial role in the Lakers' success[1][5].
This is not the first time Bayless has accused James of stat-padding. In a previous instance, he criticized James for playing until the end of a blowout game during the Olympics, suggesting it was done to accumulate longevity stats and chase Michael Jordan's legacy[3].
As the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, James remains a central figure in their championship aspirations. Despite Bayless's persistent criticism, James continues to demonstrate his enduring greatness, making a strong case for being considered the greatest of all time if he secures a fifth NBA championship in his 22nd season[1].