LeBron James hilariously calls out Draymond Green's "extracurricular activities" after Warriors star's outburst

NBA: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers - Source: Imagn
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers - Source: Imagn

The end of the Golden State Warriors-Los Angeles Lakers turned out to be an action-packed affair, highlighted by Draymond Green’s outburst toward the officials.

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Green expressed his frustration after the officials missed a crucial call late in the game. The 2017 Defensive Player of the Year was convinced that the Lakers took longer than eight seconds to advance the ball past half-court. Replay footage validated Green’s frustration, confirming that the officials had indeed overlooked the eight-second violation.

A few plays later, James playfully mimicked Draymond’s fiery outburst, drawing laughter from supporters at the Crypto.com Arena.

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After the game, LeBron James spoke about Green’s animated gestures, referring to them as “extracurricular activities”.

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“Every time you go against Draymond (Green), you know there's gonna be some extracurricular activities,” James said.
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James entertained the nearly 19,000-strong crowd with a sensational performance, tallying 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists. He added six 3-pointers in the Lakers' 120-112 victory.

LeBron James receives praise from teammates

LeBron James made history as the first player aged 30 or older to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ 3-pointers in a single game. His dominant performance propelled the Lakers to a 2-0 record in the Luka Doncic era and secured their 10th victory in the last 12 games.

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James’ dominance drew praise from his teammates, who were left in awe.

“I don't think anybody's ever seen anything like this... I tapped him on the shoulder and told him thank you for this one because I didn't show up like I needed to,” Austin Reaves lauded James.
"He had 42 and 17 with eight assists. He's leading us in every way,” Gabe Vincent said.

The 40-year-old has stepped up his game as the All-Star break nears. Through the first three games of February, he's averaging a staggering 33.6 points, 12 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game, positioning himself as an early favorite for the Western Conference Player of the Month honor.

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