LeBron James’ record-breaking 23rd year came to a sweeping end at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Conference Semifinals ended after a close 115-110 loss in Game 4. This playoff, while Bron has juggled between roles, he has not been safe from fans’ heckling. On Monday, we saw another example as the 41-year-old headed back to the locker room.

A Clippers fan on X added a video of trolling Bron from the Crypto.com Arena. The video was cut into two parts: first, when Bron was guarded by Dort on the hardwood. The fan yelled, “You’re Not Clutch Like Kobe, LeBron.” He did it again as the Los Angeles Lakers star headed inside the tunnel. “You are not clutch, You are not clutch like Kobe.” That netizen took pride in this activity and added the caption, “Had to tell him in person.” Alongside laughing and shouting emojis. Unable to hit in the clutch is actually what transpired tonight.

LeBron James had 24 points and 14 rebounds in the probable final game for the Lakers. But he missed a driving bank shot with 20 seconds left that would have put the Lakers ahead. With 20 seconds left, the Purple and Gold were behind by 1. Bron scored 7 points in the final frame and went 3-5 and also had a crucial turnover when the Lakers were behind by two. That’s why the comments from the fan would have stung the Lakers’ superstar. While this time it seems King James did not hear it, last time he did and gave a reply.

It was Game 2 of the series against the Thunder, where LeBron James’ 23 points failed to inspire his team to a win. Then we saw a clip surfacing on the net where the 41-year-old was intensely gesturing while saying, “Stay a kid, I’m a grown a– man. I got kids of my own. Alright? Alright?” We’re not exactly sure what triggered this reaction from the four-time NBA champion. OKC had the lead for the majority of the game, so it’s natural for their fans to throw shade at the visitors.

That game was also heated since the Lakers felt that the whistle was not in their favor. JJ Redick got technical. Austin Reaves, after the game, confronted the official in the middle of the court, while Bron kept pleading on multiple occasions to award him a foul. With an average of 23 points in the playoffs, the loss on Monday brings an end to his 23rd career.

LeBron James remains non-committal about his future

Just like the stance throughout the season, King James once again kept his future plan to himself. The 41-year-old James has repeatedly said he hasn’t decided whether to play next season, so there was no ceremony or momentousness around this game. Instead, the Lakers desperately tried to extend their year, only to lose to Oklahoma City for the eighth time this season.

“I don’t know what the future holds for me, obviously, as it stands right now, tonight,” James said. “I’ve got a lot of time. I’ll go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them, and when the time goes, obviously you guys will know what I decide to do.” Even JJ Redick had no idea and is not dwelling on if Bron returns.

“I haven’t even thought about that. We’ll deal with the offseason in the offseason, which is the next two months,” Redick said after Game 4. Many believed it could be his final year in the league. Some reports also indicate that he might step away from the Lakers and could go back to the Cavs or play elsewhere. The decision is in his court, and a few fans heckling him won’t dampen his mood further.