NBA legend LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he would be taking a temporary break from social media platforms. This decision came after he shared a post expressing his frustration with the “unfavorable” media coverage he has been receiving in the United States.
LeBron Relaxed From Social Media Due To ‘Negative Takes’
James, who has a combined following of approximately 212 million on his Instagram and X accounts, has declared a temporary break from social media activities. This decision was made subsequent to the sharing of a post by Mr. Rich Kleiman, the longstanding agent of renowned NBA player Mr. Kevin Durant.
“With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes,” Kleiman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I for one find it all a waste of breath.”
Los Angeles Lakers ace James shared the post to his followers with a one word comment: “AMEN!!”
The 39-year-old then followed up that post to confirm he was leaving social media — for now.
“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.
It is not the first time James has stepped away from social media. The all-time record points scorer has taken breaks before, but usually to concentrate on his basketball.
James had hinted at disaffection with online criticism following the Lakers’ win over Utah on Tuesday, when Los Angeles rookie Dalton Knecht erupted for 37 points.
Talking about Knecht’s performance, James said he had been aware of the rookie’s talent from watching his collegiate career at Tennessee.
“Everybody on the internet calls me a liar all the time,” James said. “They say I lie about everything. So what am I now? I’ve been said it. I watched him. I watched Tennessee a lot.”
