The NFL world caught LeBron James lacking and they don’t seem to take it lightly. Tonight, there’s literally no noise around the NBA world, as the Super Bowl has taken over the sporting world. The Philadelphia Eagles have come into the showdown strong and the defending champions’ dream to produce the first-ever three-peat in the SB era went into shambles. Amid this situation, the Lakers superstar can take a bit of credit for the Philly side’s unexpected run. But that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Y’all remember when the Lakers visited Philadelphia to take on the 76ers and suffered a humiliating defeat. It was right after the Eagles decimated the Washington Commanders in the Conference Finals. Riding on championship spirits, the Philly players took over the court ahead of the tip-off, witnessing Bron’s shoot-around.
Recognizing the players, the 4x Champ went on to greet some of them. He dapped up with AJ Brown & DeVDonta Smith and also acknowledged Darius Slay. Unfortunately, he missed out on acknowledging the 22-year-old star, Cooper DeJean. Realising his mistake, Bron issued an explanation via IG, writing, “I have previous relationships with the other guys! Wasn’t a snub at all. Cooper you’re a stud brother and best of luck in the Super Bowl! Go be great.”
Fast forward to tonight, it was rookie, who stole the night, intercepting Patrick Mahomes and scored on a pick-six. That was it, fans were all over it and James paid the price. Even the explanation couldn’t save him. Here are the reactions:
LeBron probably regrets not dapping up Cooper DeJean now pic.twitter.com/j551i8YG9A
— Philly Fly (@thephillyfly) February 10, 2025
LeBron James definitely knows who Cooper DeJean is now
— On Pattison (@OnPattison) February 10, 2025
You think LeBron James noticed Cooper DeJean there?
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) February 10, 2025
HEY, LEBRON, THAT GUY WHO JUST PICK SIXED MAHOMES … HIS NAME IS COOPER DEJEAN. MAYBE HE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE CAN PLAY CORNERBACK IN THE NFL, BUT HE’S ON HIS WAY TO BEING A STAR OF A STUD! 17-0 FLY, EAGLES, FLY.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 10, 2025
thank you LeBron James for igniting a fire in Cooper Dejean and the Fellas.
— Southern Charm Sports (@SouthernCharmSp) February 10, 2025
This is a developing story!
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