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- LeBron James Social Media blackout came as a big surprise to his fans
- He announced on Wednesday afternoon that he was taking time off social media
- Unforgiving social media users have in the recent past bullied him on anything and everything
LeBron James Social Media blackout came as a big surprise to his fans. Some argue that it was just a matter of time before he ‘made a shocking decision’.
He announced on Wednesday afternoon that he was taking time off social media. The Los Angeles Lakers point guard has taken a lot of negativities in his socials for a while now. Unforgiving social media users have in the recent past bullied him on anything and everything.
What Caused LeBron James Social Media Blackout?
Negativity and doubt in his professional life pushed James to take a social media break. He shared a screenshot of Rich Kleiman just before dropping the shocker.
Kleiman is an agent and business partner attached to NBA legend Kevin Durant. The agent in his post on X called out sports personalities over what he termed as a growing trend where they (athletes) always talk negatively about sports-related issues.
Kleiman wondered why international sports personalities always ‘give a negative take’ a coverage of different sports.
He expressed his dismay that the perpetrators do little to bring people together with their utterances yet, sports is a global unifying factor.
Without saying much, he “endorsed” the message and announced LeBron James social media blackout.
When Will LeBron James Return to Social Media?
Unfortunately, the all-time NBA Scorer did not indicate when he be active again on social media. Speaking post-Lakers match with Utah Jazz on Tuesday; he slammed his critics for calling him a liar.
The father of three was all praises for Lakers’ rookie Dalton Knecht for leading the team to a 124 – 118 victory over Utah Jazz. He boldly said that he believed in Knecht having watched him in Tennessee where he had a successful collegiate career.
He questioned ‘his lie’ in his opinion of the rookie who grabbed the team 37 points on Tuesday. His statement came on the backdrop of mounting criticism on Instagram and X where some quarters alleged that all he spews are lies.
Why Did LeBron Quit Social Media in 2018?
LeBron James social media blackout isn’t a new thing; he walked of the online streets in a similar fashion back in 2018. He steered clear of all socials for weeks in what he called ‘zero dark thirty-23.
Lakers were heading to the Playoffs then and many people thought that it was a cause of acting to focus on the game. It was a tough Playoff season with his former team Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors gunning for the NBA Championship trophy. Just like now, the 39-year-old felt distracted by online criticism and needed to wean it off.
However, the Lakers fell off in the Playoffs leaving Golden State Warriors to battle it out with the Cavaliers in the finals. The Warriors won that season ending a four-year championship dry spell. Despite LeBron James social media blackout in 2018, he did not win the Championship nor did the criticism stop.
Is Savannah James on Social Media?
LeBron James’s wife Savannah James. Photo/Hollywood Unlocked
While her husband takes a ‘voluntary leave’ from social media, LeBron’s wife – Savannah James – is an active social media user. Savannah recently confessed that she is among millions of people globally addicted to TikTok.
Speaking on her podcast, she said that the 300-billion-dollar platform is an oasis of knowledge, unlike other social platforms.
Her curious nature makes TikTok her favourite social media platform because she can always get information on everything she looks up.
Savannah does watch TV; TikTok is her poison of choice. Still, she keeps a low profile on other socials. In 2023, Savannah opened up on how she keeps her head in the game despite gossip about her family online.
She said that she intentionally ignores rumours published online because that’s the only way to keep her sanity. Her focus is always on her three sons and husband.
