What did Lebron James say to Ime Udoka before he got ejected? The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets had a heated confrontation in the fourth quarter of their game on Saturday. The incident started when Tari Eason was at the line getting ready to shoot a free throw, and Cam Reddish bumped into him, sparking a scuffle.
The situation would calm down without much trouble, but on the sideline, Ime Udoka and LeBron James were engaged in an intense conversation. A referee standing beside them quickly called a technical foul on both of them. For Ime Udoka, it was his second tech, which got him ejected from the game automatically.
Did LeBron James Mention Nia Long to Ime Udoka Before He Got Ejected?
The incident left many NBA fans wondering if LeBron James said something about Nia Long to Ime Udoka, which set him off. Nia Long is a famous actress who was engaged to Ime Udoka for 13 years, before they split in 2022 amid a cheating scandal involving Udoka and a Celtics staff member. Udoka, who was the head coach of the Boston Celtics at the time, was suspended for the 2022-23 season for violating team policies. He later joined the Houston Rockets as head coach.
As you’ll see below on the replay, it was clear that LeBron James said something that really hit a nerve in Ime Udoka, which made him say something in response that caused the referee to intervene by ejecting him. Some people think that LeBron knew that Udoka already had a tech, so he baited him into getting a second one, by making a sarcastic remark about Udoka’s coaching skills or his personal life.
Why Ime Udoka’s Postgame Interview is Fueling More Conspiracy Theories About What Lebron James Said To Him
After the game, which the Lakers won, LeBron James was asked about his exchange with Ime Udoka. He laughed then sarcastically said it was a friendly conversation about “Thanksgiving dinner”. It was easy to see that Lebron knew he got the better of the exchange. Plus getting that win probably felt good too, after the tough loss in their last game.
Ime Udoka, on the other hand, did not comment on what LeBron James said to him, but he still looked agitated. During his postgame interview Ime Udoka refused to call Lebron James by his name, rather he referred him as “the player”. He was also breathing very hard. Some fans thought this could be proof that Lebron might have actually said something about Nia Long, since Ime Udoka was still acting salty while talking about the incident.
The ejection of Ime Udoka was one of the most talked-about moments of the game, and many NBA fans took to social media to share their reactions. Some fans praised LeBron James for his cleverness and his trash-talking skills, while others criticized him for being disrespectful and petty, saying he was just talking tough while he’s up, word to Luka Doncic.
Some fans also made jokes and memes about the possible involvement of Nia Long in the altercation, while others defended her and her privacy. Some fans also expressed sympathy for Ime Udoka, who has been through a lot of turmoil in his personal and professional life in the past year. They speculate that his reaction in the postgame interview has more to do with the stress of going from coaching the Celtics to a Rockets team that is far from a contender.
The ejection of Ime Udoka was certainly a surprising and dramatic turn of events in the game between the Lakers and the Rockets. It also raised a lot of questions about what LeBron James said to Ime Udoka, and whether he mentioned Nia Long or not.
Due to the fact that it will probably never be confirmed what was said, NBA fans will continue to wonder if LeBron James really used a Nia Long comment to get Ime Udoka ejected. If he did, it would be a hilarious and savage move by the King.
