Over the years, the heated debate surrounding the King’s GOAT status has gained considerable backing from millions of NBA fans. However, the major point of contention for LeBron James has always been his meltdown in the 2011 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. ‘LeBron haters’ led by the popular analyst Skip Bayless have used the same to discredit his status as one of the greatest for over a decade. But Mark Cuban, who was on the other side of the King’s meltdown, once had a stern message for Skip Bayless on live Television in what was an absolute demolition of a First Take segment.

The Billionaire businessman appeared on the program after the fateful 2011 NBA Finals. During his appearance, Cuban made it a point to address Skip Bayless and his antics on TV. 

Mark Cuban once humiliated Skip Bayless in an attempt to defend LeBron James

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had left no stone unturned while shredding Skip Bayless to bits on live TV. Bayless is one of the biggest names in the sports media industry. He has made a name for himself on the back of his dismissive and radical ‘hot takes’ at the expense of superstars like LeBron James. Unsurprisingly, when James underperformed in the 2011 NBA Finals, Bayless pulled out all stops in his scathing criticism of the King, mainly through First Take. 

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Bayless kept the same energy when Mark Cuban appeared on ESPN’s First Take. But unlike his co-host Stephen A. Smith, Mark Cuban did not hold back against the veteran reporter. The anticipated show kicked off with Cuban’s monologue, where he passionately expressed his intense disapproval of Skip Bayless’ takes and the media industry in general. He then went on to back his statements but was met with Bayless’s rebuttal. 

In response to Bayless, Cuban said, “First of all, you have a presumption that people care what you say. They Don’t.” The Billionaire’s response left Bayless speechless. The debate continued with Bayless and Cuban going back and forth. The Mavs boss mostly pointed out how Bayless and other analysts like him manufacture news out of thin air by talking about generalities and personal opinions, which often have no factual foundation.

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Fast forward a decade, and the above segment of First Take remains one of the most popular segments of all time. Mark Cuban’s defense of James comes as no surprise, as the Billionaire owner, on multiple occasions, has attempted to sign the King to the Dallas Mavericks.

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After yet another underwhelming season so far with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is looking to find some momentum against Luka Doncic and his Mavs on Christmas. The two superstars are set to face-off in what is expected to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the season.

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