"Didn't wanna dap up AD" - Fans react as LeBron James walks off the court with game still going on

Fans react as LeBron James walks off the court with game still going on. (Photo: IMAGN)
Fans react as LeBron James walks off the court with game still going on. (Photo: IMAGN)

LeBron James had a huge fourth quarter in the LA Lakers' 107-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. James scored 16 of his 27 points in the final period, but some fans noticed he exited the game while there was still time on the clock.

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With less than five seconds left, Luka Doncic got the used game ball to commemorate his first matchup against his former team following the shocking trade that sent him to Hollywood. Cameras then panned to "The King" heading to the tunnel before the buzzer sounded.

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LA Lakers fans were happy to see their team get the win, but some were not thrilled with LeBron James. Some claimed that James didn't show sportsmanship by greeting the Dallas Mavericks players, including former teammate Anthony Davis.

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"Didn't wanna dap up AD wow @KingJames," a fan tweeted.
"Not saying what up to AD… Interesting," one fan claimed.
"He ain't f*cking with Max, AD and Kyrie," another fan remarked.
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"The King" did interact with his former teammates before and during the game. Some fans pointed out that it was Luka Doncic's night as he faced off against his former team.

"LeBron walked off early just to let Luka have his moment after the game," a fan wrote.
"Gave Luka his moment," one fan commented.
"Probably had to use the restroom. He is human just like us," another fan claimed.
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Doncic dropped his first triple-double as a Laker, finishing with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, adding three steals and two blocks. James, on the other hand, finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and three assists as the Lakers improved to 35-21 for the season.


LeBron James made history in Lakers' win over Mavs

According to StatMuse, LeBron James passed former teammate Ray Allen for the most games with at least one made 3-point shot. James went 2-for-4 from beyond the arc on Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, marking his 1,148th game with a 3-pointer.

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While not known as a shooter early in his career, James developed his jumpshot and is seventh on the list of most 3s. He could pass Reggie Miller later this season and needs 33 to crack the top 5.

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