LeBron James’ remarkable NBA career seems to be outlasting his presence on social media, as the Los Angeles Lakers star has decided to take a break from it.
However, James didn’t just disappear quietly – he took to his platform to announce his departure before logging off on Wednesday afternoon.
His exit came shortly after expressing frustration, claiming, “Everybody on the internet calls me a liar.” He also posted a message from Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s business partner, who had shared his thoughts on the unhealthy state of sports media.
“With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of National sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes,” the Oct. 24 post from Kleiman reads.
“We can all acknowledge that sports is the last part of society that universally brings people together. So why can’t the coverage do the same?” Kleiman wrote on Oct. 24.
“It’s only click bait when you say it. When the platform is so big, you can make the change and allow us all an escape from real life negativity. I for one find it all a waste of breath. The Olympics and JJ and Bron’s show was the future of what this can and should all be.”
After sharing Kleiman’s post, James bid farewell to social media.
“And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care,” James wrote on X.
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— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 20, 2024
