News

LeBron James Comments On First Career Ejection On Social Media

LeBron James was ejected from a game for the first time in his 14-year career on Tuesday night, a 108-97 Cleveland Cavaliers home victory over the Miami Heat.

LeBron James ejection social media reaction

The star forward, who was playing in his 1,082nd career game, subsequently took to social media, particularly Instagram, to express how he was feeling after being thrown out. James said in a post-game interview on Tuesday that he was very upset with the way he has been officiated this season.

Here’s what the King had to say following the ejection:


And here is one of the Instagram posts he shared. (New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is out for this season with an injury, also posted a photo of James)

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

Also, here is a report of referee Kane Fitzgerald’s reasoning for why he ejected the King:


The Cavaliers (14-7) next play at Atlanta on Thursday night. Cleveland has won nine straight games.

CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers argues after being ejected in the second half by referee Kane Fitzgerald #5 while playing the Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena on November 28, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 108-97. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Ohio State Buckeyes 2026-2027 Season Outlook: Schedule, Odds & Tickets

The Ohio State Buckeyes entered the 2025 season as the defending national champions after defeating…

3 hours ago

Will Bronny James Stay With The Lakers Now That Dad Is Headed To Philly?

LeBron James's decision to leave Los Angeles for Philadelphia settles one lingering NBA offseason question…

3 hours ago

Real Madrid Holds Firm On Rodri Despite Transfer Speculation

Despite continued speculation linking Manchester City midfielder Rodri with a move to Spain, reports indicate…

3 hours ago

Heisman Runner-Up Diego Pavia Cut By Ravens Before Camp Even Opens

On Thursday, Diego Pavia's rocky path to the NFL hit another setback, as the Baltimore…

4 hours ago

LeBron James Takes $49 Million Pay Cut To Join 76ers For What He Calls His ‘Last Decision’

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season, agreeing to…

4 hours ago

Mookie Betts Sits Out Dodgers’ White House Visit With Trump, Cites New Baby Over Politics

On Thursday, as the World Series champion Dodgers gathered at the White House for a…

1 day ago