Chapter 216: It’s Just Basketball.
LeBron James, who angrily called out Russell Westbrook in the previous game, merely chuckled dismissively in the face of Han Sen's 'concern.'
This season, James' actions and decisions had made it abundantly clear what kind of person he was.
Perhaps, ever since his infamous 'they gotta wake up tomorrow with the same personal problems that they had today' remark in 2011, people already had a glimpse of the reality behind his so-called kingly facade.
He wasn't, and perhaps never would be, someone with a strong mental fortitude.
Han Sen quickly lost interest.
In a way, he felt grateful to the Thunder. If the Grizzlies had encountered last season's Miami Heat again in the Finals, he might have realized how underwhelming such a matchup would have been.
LeBron James didn't return to the court in the second half.
According to a post from his personal trainer Mike Mancias on social media, James had sustained an ankle injury prior to the game. The situation had worsened after playing the first half, leaving him unable to continue.
Han Sen heard the news from Damon during a timeout.
No surprise there.
It seemed his earlier remarks had little to no effect on James—except, perhaps, prompting him to come up with a new injury excuse.