"Draymond gets thrown in prison for that": NBA fans lose it as LeBron James doesn't get called for hitting Jaren Jackson Jr. in the face

LeBron James and the LA Lakers welcomed the Memphis Grizzlies to Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. "The King" was involved in a controversial play with Jaren Jackson Jr midway through the third quarter. However, he was not called for a foul despite hitting Jackson in the face.

With around six minutes left in the third quarter and the game tied at 75-75, Jackson lost the ball to James. The two players jumped for it and scrambled on the floor, with the 39-year-old star recovering the rock.

However, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins stormed the court and stopped the play after James seemingly hit Jackson in the face. Jenkins was called for a technical foul for interference as the crowd applauded.

Here's the video of the controversial play:

NBA fans quickly reacted to the incident on social media, referencing Draymond Green, who's suspended indefinitely after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the face. LeBron James did hit Jackson in the face during the loose ball, but the Grizzlies big was holding James' arm.

One fan commented:

"Draymond gets thrown in prison for that."

Another wrote:

"If that was Draymond, that would be a 5-game suspension."

One fan tried to make sense of the situation:

"He was holding onto LeBron, but LeBron should t have elbowed him in the face either."

Here are the rest of the reactions on X to the controversial no-call:

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Draymond Green attends LeBron James' birthday party

Draymond Green was present at LeBron James' 39th birthday celebration.

LeBron James turned 39 on Dec. 30, the day the LA Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves. James celebrated his birthday two days later on New Year's at Hyde Sunset in Los Angeles. It was a star-studded party that included Jay-Z, Beyonce, Don Cheadle, Kevin Hart and 2 Chainz.

Fellow Klutch Sports clients Anthony Davis and Draymond Green were also there to celebrate with "The King."

However, some Warriors fans were unhappy with Green, as he was in the middle of his indefinite suspension. He has not reported to the team or communicated with coach Steve Kerr. He did not train at the team's practice facility either.

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