There are marriages that survive because of love. There are marriages that survive because of shared history. And then there are marriages that survive because both sides are too stubborn orafraid to walk away from each other.
And right now, the relationship between theLakersandLeBron Jamesis the latter.
That’s why the report that came out Wednesday fromESPN’s Dave McMenaminabout LeBron feeling “unappreciated” after the Lakers’ March 31 win over the Cavaliers landed with so much force around the league.
Not because it was shocking, but because it wasn’t.
The greatest player in Lakers history since Kobe Bryant doesn’t just storm out of the locker room with ice bags wrapped around his knees and slides on his feet randomly — especially not because he didn’t get a game ball.
That kind of resentment and animosity builds slowly, layer by later, over years of passive-aggressive messaging and emotional distance.
And if we’re being honest, both sides are to blame for this mess.
Let’s start with the obvious: The Lakers absolutely should have honored LeBron that night.
Surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most combined (regular season and playoffs) wins in NBA history is not some throwaway stat. It is one of the defining accomplishments in league history. On par with LeBron passing Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s all-time scoring record. It deserved its own moment, acknowledgment and celebration.
LeBron James has passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,228) for the most TOTAL WINS (regular season + playoffs) in NBA history 👑Greatness.pic.twitter.com/zVGeCzw2AR
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