LeBron James exits social media: The king says goodbye to digital chaos

LeBron James, the King of the Court, just hit pause on his social media presence, and fans can¡¯t decide if they¡¯re shook or relieved. The Lakers legend, boasting a combined following of over 200 million on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), announced his digital detox on Wednesday, leaving the internet in collective FOMO.

LeBron James took some time off from social media

James, who often takes a "Zero Dark Thirty" approach to social media during playoffs, dropped this bombshell midseason¡ªcatching everyone off guard. His reason? The rampant negativity online. Sharing a post from Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant¡¯s manager, James expressed frustration with the current state of sports coverage. Kleiman¡¯s post lamented how sports, which should unite, often falls prey to divisive, clickbait narratives. Adding his own caption, James called the situation ¡°a damn shame¡± and gave Kleiman¡¯s sentiment an emphatic "Amen!"

And with that said I¡¯ll holla at y¡¯all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y¡¯all take care ???

¡ª LeBron James (@KingJames) November 20, 2024

James wrapped his farewell with a classic mic drop: "I¡¯ll holla at y¡¯all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y¡¯all take care." Naturally, he ended it with a peace sign and his signature crown emoji¡ªbecause how else does a King exit the stage?

Netizens react

But the timing has everyone scratching their heads. The Lakers are on a six-game winning streak, and rookie sensation Dalton Knecht just dropped 37 points in a breakout game. Speaking about Knecht¡¯s talent, James pointed out how he¡¯d been following the rookie¡¯s college career, but noted that fans often accuse him of lying about such things. This ongoing internet narrative of calling him a ¡°liar¡± likely fueled his discontent with social media.

As the NBA¡¯s oldest active player and a basketball GOAT, James¡¯s career is nothing short of legendary. With four championships, three Olympic gold medals, and the Lakers¡¯ current dominance, his absence from the online world leaves a massive void. Fans can only hope his hiatus is short-lived.

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In September after rapper P Diddy¡¯s arrest, a photo of the NBA superstar dressed as a maid sparked significant online debate. The photo first appeared when hip-hop king Sean "Diddy" Combs was being prosecuted for severe offences like racketeering and sex trafficking.

In the picture LeBron is seen allegedly clicking a mirror selfie in a maid coded white apron attached with a black corset with white detailed embroidery, and a toque.(Chefs hat) Since the time LeBron¡¯s picture went viral, the internet seems to have mixed reactions to it. While many say this does look like something which LeBron will do, whereas some people think it¡¯s an AI generated image.

Social media is definitely chaotic, and after all that¡¯s been happening it¡¯s for the best that he is taking some time off of it. For now, King James is off to reclaim some peace. But knowing LeBron, his return to social media will likely be as iconic as his slam dunks.