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Compared to several controversial athletes in the league, one could say that LeBron James is the least likely to cause disputes. However, when you are an established athlete with millions of fans trouble eventually finds its way to you. The 4x NBA champion recently found himself under the spotlight when a controversial NBA veteran shared a tweet addressed to him. Days later, the ex-NBA star surfaced with yet another Twitter post that served as a ‘warning’ to the league but the tweet only ended up getting dismissed by fans.

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While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James mostly prefers to stay away from trouble, he has had his fair share of feuds nevertheless. Less than a month ago, a particular basketball star targeted LeBron James for his ties with China. While the new scoring leader was basking in the compliments showered by the NBA world, the former NBA athlete took a jab at LeBron with his not-so-cryptic post.?

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Ex-NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom has been in a dispute with the Turkish government for the past few years. To add to the trouble, Freedom also locked horns with the NBA when he spoke out against the league’s relations with China. Freedom has been vocal about the human rights violations in China and had condemned the league and LeBron James for their silence on the matter.

Shortly after receiving the award for Most Valuable Patriot in November 2022, Freedom revealed his decision to sue the NBA for allegedly blackballing him from the league.?During the 2021-22 season, ‘Big Man’ Freedom played in no more than 35 games for the Celtics. He was then traded to the Houston Rockets who waived him after a brief period of time.

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The 30-year-old center recently shared another post on his Twitter handle with a caption that instantly snagged fans’ attention. The short clip showed Freedom doing the bicep curls exercise and his caption read, “Lawsuit Loading…#NBA”

NBA fans bashes Freedom due to his cryptic post

Fans are well aware of the meaning behind Freedom’s caption. However, the former Boston Celtics star failed to gain support from the majority of the fans and instead ended up getting brutally trolled by them. One fan compared his situation to that of controversial NFL veteran Colin Kaepernick and wrote, “If Colin Kaepernick couldn?t win a lawsuit you have no chance.”

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Whereas, another user’s comment read, “Case would be dismissed before the jury sits down if the NBA shows your pick and roll defense.”?Below are a few more of the tweets.

https://twitter.com/easytomakeanew/status/1629663936713748484?s=20

https://twitter.com/LessGreaterNow/status/1629505645253722112?s=20

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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