Lakers star LeBron James faced significant criticism when he posted a meme that likened COVID-19 to the cold and flu on Instagram on Friday and an NBA legend even got his licks in.
Former Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote on his Substack that the post was a “blow to his worthy legacy” on Tuesday. He added the “implication [of the post] is that LeBron doesn’t understand the difference among these three illnesses, even after all the information that’s been presented in the press.”
After Los Angeles's 132–123 win over Houston on Tuesday night, James was asked if he had a response for Abdul-Jabbar.