LeBron James Responds To Lakers’ Owner Jeanie Buss Calling Him ‘Ungrateful’

After a 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, LeBron James spoke to the media about recent comments made by Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.

A story came about how Buss felt about James, calling him “ungrateful” and expressing her frustration with him. James was asked about this Thursday night, and he brushed it off, saying “[I] don’t care how somebody feels about me.”

James, 41, is without a doubt one of the most accomplished players of all time, and that includes bringing a championship to the Lakers in 2020. James spoke about why he came to the Lakers, and a major goal of his was “restoring excellence” to the organization. The Lakers are 330-266 with a championship since James signed with the historic franchise. James was a big part of the Anthony Davis trade, as he lobbied for the star big man, and the duo would go on to dominate the league in their first season together.

Before James joined the Lakers, they struggled mightily, missing the playoffs for 6 straight seasons and consistently at the bottom of the Western Conference.

Buss didn’t agree with labeling James the “savior of the franchise.” There was friction ever since the Lakers traded for point guard Russell Westbrook.

James was asked what he thought of their relationship. “I thought it was good, but, you know, somebody could see it another way,” James said. The 21-time NBA All-Star has spent eight years with the Lakers, his longest stint with any team.

With James being a free agent after this season, could his time with the Lakers be coming to an end, whether through retirement or a move to a different organization?