“Lakers earned this lost. AWFUL” Shannon Sharpe joined other NBA enthusiasts in not holding back amid LeBron James and co.’s recent performance. The Los Angeles Lakers were probably already on thin ice, amongst their fans after losing 6 of their last 8 games, and 2 consecutively. Therefore, it didn’t help when the team recorded yet another loss a few hours ago! Not just against any rival franchise, but the Atlanta Hawks, the same one against whom the Lakers had boasted a 7-3 win record. The blame game had passed on during the previous loss, but the same does not seem to have converted to anything. In light of this, it didn’t take long for the criticism to start flying in from all sides.
Shannon Sharpe continued his critique by posting on X. The former NFL star took a shot at the defense by writing “Vincent, where were you going? AD had Hunter covered no need 4 you 2 drop that far dwn. FCK.”
You’ve got 2 be fcking kidding me. We’ve got the
. Allowed Hawks 2 tie them up, win jump ball. Then knock the ball outta bounds. Lakers earned this lost. AWFUL
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) December 7, 2024
This was a reference to when a lapse took place as Gabe Vincent and Anthony Davis attempted to put up a defense against the Hawks. Whether it was a mistake in communication, or some other confusion, but Trae Young was left wide open to make a 3-pointer. The shot allowed the Hawks to take the lead, and eventually cost the Lakers the game by a close 134-132 margin. Even LeBron James was captured having the disappointed dad’ look on his face after the mistake.
Anthony Davis and Gabe Vincent’s mistake, combined with the fact that the Lakers are in a deeper role now, did not leave Shannon Sharpe alone in passing out criticism for long.
How did NBA Fans and analysts react to Gabe Vincent’s mistake and Lakers loss?
One social media user outright stated “no way we’re blaming AD for this??? gabe fcked up the defensive scheme two times before this too so stop it”.
no way we’re blaming AD for this??? gabe fcked up the defensive scheme two times before this too so stop it
— 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙮
Lakers 12-11 (@iiTREYY) December 7, 2024
This is a developing story.
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