Lebron James Went to the Super Bowl and Then Didn’t Play for the Lakers the Next Day

LeBron James was unable to attend his third consecutive game Monday night. Los Angeles Lakers The Portland Trail Blazers won.

Fans are becoming increasingly angry and worried about their star player’s inability to continue to play this season. “Work management,” It has been the biggest load of BS and it’s been getting out of hand to the point where one literally doesn’t know if a player is going to be on the court the night they go to the game.

But let’s say LeBron James’ ankle is bothering him more than he had originally let on. At least fans know that he’s doing everything he can to get back on the court as soon as possible, right?

You can.

LeBron was on Sunday at the Jumbotron at State Farm Stadium, for Super Bowl LVII.

Yes, James was there for the Super Bowl.

Imagine the reactions of Lakers fans last night.

It’s the equivalent of playing hooky at school but then getting caught by the principal. Except oh yeah, you’re making hundreds of millions of dollars rather than trying to sneak into the movies.

LeBron last played a week ago when he scored 38 points and surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabaar’s all-time scoring record. He was listed as questionable in games against the Trail Blazers and Warriors.

It’s not just that it’s terrible optics alone that is making the LeBron “at the Super Bowl but not playing tonight” Not only is the narrative negative, but it could also hurt the team’s chances of making the playoffs.

LeBron only wanted a team. This is what we know. They didn’t know if it was suggesting that Kyrie Irving should be drafted. However, he reported that he encouraged the Lakers front office team to create the best possible team.

In recent weeks, they did exactly that.

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The Lakers made three trades and brought in six new players to help LeBron’s dreams of another championship with the help of additions like Malik Beasley, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell. They also were able to get rid of Russell Westbrook. All of these things have been beneficial. That is of course, if they have LeBron in the game.

LeBron is averaging 30.2 points this year.

The team is 13th in the Western Conference at 26-32. With an upcoming All-Star Break happening anyway this weekend, one has to wonder if LeBron’s injury is much worse than he (or the team) is telling fans.

If not, then Laker fans need to start demanding more from James.

Get away from the Super Bowl and show up to your actual job, LeBron.