NBA fans reacted with disbelief after LeBron James stated he enjoyed being Russell Westbrook's teammate during their time together with the Los Angeles Lakers. The comment, made by James recently, drew widespread skepticism on social media, with many fans labeling the remark as "so fake" given the well-documented on-court struggles and reported tension between the two stars during the 2021-22 season.
James and Westbrook played one season together in Los Angeles after Westbrook was acquired via trade from the Washington Wizards. The pairing failed to meet championship expectations, with the Lakers missing the playoffs entirely. Westbrook was subsequently traded to the Utah Jazz in 2022 as part of a deal that sent him to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The fan reaction highlights the ongoing scrutiny of James' public comments regarding former teammates and the franchise's recent roster decisions.
