NBA fans went wild on LeBron James after he pulled off Sophie Cunningham’s finger gesture on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers.
The Philadelphia 76ers star questioned the officiating after a missed foul call following a made shot. James raised his hands in disbelief, hoping to get the and-1 call. The four-time champion started pointing at the officials.
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Some fans compared it to Cunningham’s finger-pointing meme during the Indiana Fever’s June matchup against the Phoenix Mercury.
“Trying to do Sophie meme,” a fan said.
“New meme just dropped,” another fan commented.
“That finger wag has 23 years of experience,” one fan said.
More fans reacted to James’ reaction to the missed foul call.
“LeScolding😭😭,” someone commented.
“I don’t think any Bron meme this season will top this one,” a comment read.
“NGL bron has been a meme machine for 20 straight years,” one fan commented.
James and the 76ers took care of business against the Pacers with a 131-124 win. The four-time MVP finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists on 5-for-8 shooting. Star forward Jaylen Brown led Philly with 31 points on 50.0% shooting from beyond the 3-point arc.
LeBron James and the 76ers hold a 2-0 record against the Pacers this season. Their season series has two games remaining, and their next meeting is scheduled for November 27 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle Makes an Admission About LeBron James
LeBron James is regarded as one of the smartest basketball players ever. Aside from his elite physical conditioning, James’ IQ is often praised by peers and fans. Before tip-off between the 76ers and the Pacers, coach Rick Carlisle made an honest admission about playing against the future Hall of Famer.
“LeBron James is one of the reasons we try not to have play calls, cause he knows all of them,” Carlisle said. “He’s a walking NBA basketball AI machine; that’s what he is. So smart. This is 24 years. I don’t think we’ll ever see this again.”
James is well aware of Carlisle’s system. He holds a 37-20 record against teams that Carlisle has coached, according to StatMuse.
Carlisle is one of many coaches who have expressed how much in awe they are of the 41-year-old star. The head coach praised James’ longevity before the game and credited the hard work he has put in to last 24 seasons.
“It’s mind-boggling, really,” he said. “Historic, unprecedented, a lot of those adjectives. He’s just amazing, amazing. I can’t even begin to imagine how hard he works to keep himself this strong, agile, durable, everything. It’s just beyond anything anybody’s ever seen. … Absolutely remarkable.”
LeBron James continues to dominate the NBA.
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