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Lakers Nation > Blog > Featured > Lakers Video: LeBron James Doesn’t Like Celtics Fans Because They Are ‘Racist As F–k’
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Lakers Video: LeBron James Doesn’t Like Celtics Fans Because They Are ‘Racist As F–k’

Damian Burchardt
Published: 07/16/2022
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The fierce rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics has been going on for decades — rubbing off on new stars of both teams as they come, seemingly including LeBron James.

Individual clashes have been a major part of the Lakers-Cetlics rivalry. Those included Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell as well as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. But L.A. and Boston haven’t engaged in spectacular duels — similar to those from the ‘60s, ‘80s, or even Kobe Bryant’s times in the late 2000s — for a decade now, and so there hasn’t been a notable beef between stars of the two teams.

But James still shares the Lakers faithful’s antipathy to Boston. When asked in the recent episode of “The Shop: Uninterrupted” where he can feel the most hostility during an away game, he quickly points to Beantown.

Then, when host Paul Rivera asks the four-time NBA champion why he heats Boston, the Lakers All-Star says: “Because they’re racist as f–k,” via The Recount Alt:

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on why he hates Boston Celtics fans: “Cause they racist as fuck.” pic.twitter.com/LtXiEbARIP

— The Recount Alt (@therecountalt) July 15, 2022

“They will say anything. And it’s fine,” he continues. “I guess it’s my life, I’ve been dealing with this s–t my whole life. I don’t mind it. I hear it. If I hear somebody close by, I check them real quick, I move onto the game. They’re going to say whatever the f–k they want to say.”

James then recalls having a beer thrown at him once as he was leaving the court at TD Garden. Carter adds Boston was likely the only place where a whole section would wear a shirt that says “F–k LeBron.”

“There was like a F–K LBJ T-shirt,” James responds. “I believe they probably sold it at the f—ing team shop. Probably the Celtics had something to do with that s–t.”

James’ comments come as a surprise considering he’s a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox and New England Sports Network. The Lakers All-Star acquired a small stake in both organizations when he joined Fenway Sports Group as a partner last year.

James & Rich Paul react to news about Russell Westbrook’s split from long-time agent

James and Rich Paul tweeted a telling reaction to the recent news about Russell Westbrook’s split with his long-time agent, Thad Foucher of Wasserman.

“It’s a cold game,” Paul, James’ agent, wrote. The four-time NBA champion retweeted the post, captioning it: “Facts!!! [cold emoji] a– game brother!”

James has reportedly been pushing to trade Westbrook in order to acquire Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving.

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TAGGED:Boston CelticsBoston Red SoxLeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers
ByDamian Burchardt
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Damian Burchardt is a sports writer who has covered basketball, soccer, and many other disciplines for numerous U.K. and U.S. media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian, The Sun, The Berkshire Eagle, The Boston Globe, and The Ringer.
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