NBA fans call out LeBron over “fake” injury

The Los Angeles Lakers were knocked out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. After the game, LeBron James, who took a nasty hit from Donte DiVincenzo early in the fourth quarter, was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain.

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The news of LeBron’s injury sent shockwaves across the internet. Many claimed that the injury was just an excuse and that this wasn’t the first time he’d pulled the “fake” injury stunt.

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Reports saying Lebron suffered a grade 2 Mcl Sprain when running into divencenzo which was 8 minutes into the 4th quarter

Heres Lebron with 37 seconds left in the 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/uxpZSrk9fJ

— Thetruth (@Thetruth8240) May 3, 2025

Where’s the limp?

— Ben Cleveland (@steamy3) May 3, 2025

Sprained MCL, but LeBron is out there padding stats at the end of 4th, with no chance to win. Sure. pic.twitter.com/fPRaVv9NCK

— Thayne Stratton (@OfWesternSands) May 4, 2025

A tale as old as Lebron. pic.twitter.com/mftVuRVmtE

— Arch Douglas (@BechtramMaler) May 3, 2025

Who knows if LeBron’s injury is truthful. One thing we know for sure is the Lakers’ season is over, giving LeBron plenty of time to recover.

About the Author Published May 4, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1