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Fan claims Lakers fanbase never accepted LeBron; sparks reaction

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 11:28 AM ET

The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is going through a rough patch recently. There has been a lot of talk about LeBron wanting to leave and even that the Lakers themselves are ready to move on.

If this rumor is true and LeBron leaves LA, we must take a step back and look at his legacy in Hollywood. As of now, LeBron has played seven seasons in Los Angeles. This is three more years than he played in Miami, and only four years off of his time in Cleveland (11).

LeBron led the Lakers to a championship in 2020, winning Finals MVP, as well. He set the all-time scoring record while wearing a Lakers jersey, and his only assists title came while donning the purple and gold.

Still, his time in Tinseltown is often criticized. His Lakers missed the postseason twice and were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round three times.

Fans debate LeBron’s LA legacy

One fan recently took to X to trash the Lakers fanbase, stating they never fully embraced LeBron.

Let’s keep it a buck.

Even after 8 years. LeBron was NEVER accepted by Laker fans. pic.twitter.com/pFFib7DPRe

— LeBron’s IQ (@emanuelgodina) July 5, 2025

This caused a reaction among fans.

I couldn’t imagine ever being ungrateful for someone who brought my team a championship, idk how they do it

— MaverickSZN (@Maverick_SZN) July 5, 2025

True pic.twitter.com/UufujB0jGd

— For Truth’s Sake (@JonathanFast9) July 5, 2025

Those people are just Kobe fans.

— Jake Hurricane (@BigJakeCLE) July 5, 2025

And why is that? Too much dramatic flopping? Or knowing he would bail like he did in Cleveland?

— The Best Ball Junkie (@BestBallJunkie) July 5, 2025

LeBron always wanted it for LeBron and is one of the most transactional players in NBA history, no surprise a team with the richest history and legends galore didn't just roll over for him.

— AlwaysKnocking (@AlwaysKnocking) July 5, 2025

It's that negative plus minus. Fans like players that make teams better, not worse.

— Rageoverrun (@Rageoverrun) July 5, 2025

He never really embraced being a Laker.

— Carter2x (@TulaneTiger) July 5, 2025

LeBron’s future hangs in the balance as fans weigh his impact on the Lakers. Will LeBron finish his career in LA? Or will King James be on the move, sooner rather than later?

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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