Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James talked himself into a semantics quagmire about load management, which is a buzz-worthy topic in NBA discussion circles. Of course, his comment was construed as a subtle shot at Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.
Following a 101-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, a reporter asked James about rest, which made sense. The Lakers were in the middle of a five-game road trip, going against teams in the Eastern Conference.
James inadvertently tossed gasoline on to the fire between the Lakers and Clippers while adding to the load management conversation with his comments on rest.