LeBron James Is Criticized by Skip Bayless for “Ignoring” Cooper DeJean

During the Lakers’ recent 118-104 loss to the Sixers, Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean became viral for all the wrong reasons. After they defeated the Commanders in the NFC Championship, DeJean went to the game with some of his teammates. Lakers star LeBron James greeted the Eagles players during warmups, but he left DeJean hanging. There were many people who were disappointed by James’ behavior, but none more so than NBA analyst Skip Bayless, who wasn’t holding back while criticizing the NBA’s all-time top scorer. Bayless used X to send LeBron a private message. His criticism was intended to pressure James into atoning for his disdain for DeJean. He stated: “Hey, LeBron, you should get to know who Cooper DeJean is. You greeted several of his Eagles teammates who were in the front row last night at the Lakers at Sixers game BUT YOU IGNORED COOPER DEJEAN. Surely not on purpose. He can ball, Bron!” Hey, LeBron, you should get to know who Cooper DeJean is. You greeted several of his Eagles teammates who were in the front row last night at the Lakers at Sixers game BUT YOU IGNORED COOPER DEJEAN. Surely not on purpose. He can ball, Bron! —...