LeBron James has been attacked for his smile during the American National Anthem. Some fans have cited the issue of Chinese slave labor and how it connects to the smile LeBron wore during the anthem. Others have pointed to the booing he received when he was awarded the MVP award. Whatever the motivations of the booing, LeBron has remained positive throughout his career.
When the Los Angeles Lakers won the championship in 2018, LeBron James famously tweeted a selfie with the caption “Smiling through it all.” A few days later, the same guy re-tweeted Josh Allen’s tweet. LeBron James is determined to compete for the title again next season. He hopes to win the NBA title for the third time in four years and continues to be an inspiration to young players.
LeBron James tried to contain his laughter while singing the national anthem but couldn’t. Macy Gray sang the Star-Spangled Banner in an off-key manner, accompanied by a guitarist. After she finished singing, the camera focused on LeBron James and his teammates as they lined up on the court. However, LeBron couldn’t hide his grin during the anthem. He looked up at the mega screen and smiled as he listened to the song. Many fans believed he was trying to contain his laughter.
LeBron James must win the 2020 NBA championship if he wants to do so. His prime is coming to an end and he can’t wait to sign with another team to compete for the title. Fortunately, his teammates are doing the same. He has a chance to make the Lakers contenders again. It is important that he doesn’t let the underperformance of the Lakers spoil his chances of winning the title.