NBA Star LeBron James Takes Jab At NFL

NBA star LeBron James had a message to the NFL after defeating the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Night.

James netted 31 points and had 10 assists in the 115-113 win over the Warriors.

However, James’ performance was quickly overshadowed after the NBA star took a jab at the NFL.

During a post-game interview, James shared, “I love the NFL. I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day.”

The comments by James come after the NFL recently scheduled three games on Christmas Day; previously, the NBA only scheduled games on Christmas Day.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) December 26, 2024

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— Parler (@parler_social) December 26, 2024

Here’s what Fox News reported:

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had a message for the NFL following the team’s close win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

James scored 31 points and dished out 10 assists as Austin Reaves’ go-ahead bucket gave the Lakers a 115-113 win. But with the NFL creeping up on what was the NBA’s most exciting day of the regular season, James sent a warning shot to the league.

“I love the NFL. I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day,” he declared.

Last year, the NFL scheduled three games on Christmas Day as it fell on a Monday. This year, two games were scheduled on Christmas. In 2022, regular season games fell on Christmas Day.

NFL officials said last year the league wouldn’t schedule any games on Christmas if it fell outside of a normally scheduled day.

LeBron James, bless his heart, seriously believes Christmas Day sports is dominated by the NBA. We know the NFL has something to say about that laughable take.https://t.co/bFhMbiHoCL

— OutKick (@Outkick) December 26, 2024

Per The Huff Post:

LeBron James on Wednesday unwrapped a message for the NFL as the league continues its push to schedule games on Christmas Day, a holiday that sports fans typically associate with NBA games.

“I love the NFL, I love the NFL but Christmas is our day,” James told ESPN’s Lisa Salters as he pointed to the court then darted to the locker room after the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling 115-113 win over the Golden State Warriors.