Michael Grange joins Tim and Sid to comment on Miami Heat forward LeBron James cramping up during Game 1 of the NBA finals and the reaction on social media.
LeBron James was unable to finish Miami’s Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday after leaving with leg cramps late in the fourth quarter.
James was carried off the court with 3:49 remaining in the game, allowing the Spurs to go on a 16-3 run while the two-time champ writhed in pain on the sideline.
Predictably, Twitter lit up with its usual blend of over-reaction, sarcasm and questionable advice. Here are some of the highlights:
Spoelstra said he wouldn’t let LeBron check back in with around 3:30 remaining in the game.
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) June 6, 2014
Can't wait to see lebron get carried off the floor again
— Jim Slater (@slaterjim) June 6, 2014
Just saying last thing you wanna do w leg cramps is sit down in a crouch position and rub ice…… All the while not drinking anything …
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 6, 2014
I don't want to hear any excuses about LeBron cramping. Both teams played in same heat. Nobody kept LeBron from drinking more water.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 6, 2014
Chris Bosh reminds LeBron he once finished a game with a broken heart
— Fake SportsCenter (@FakeSportsCentr) June 6, 2014
Karl Malone played while carrying over 20 years of unpaid child support bills and LeBron can't play with a cramp.
— Francis Adu (@francisadujr) June 6, 2014
This, unfortunately, is the current Powerade campaign (H/T @peterburnsradio) pic.twitter.com/rlLdu1vjQD
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) June 6, 2014
Hopefully Lebron switches to @Gatorade #electrolytes #refuel
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) June 6, 2014
Hey Lebron, pic.twitter.com/G800fk3A25
— Everyday Hockey (@EvrydayHockey) June 6, 2014
#CrampLife #Lebron pic.twitter.com/yFkKDlO4fW
— Milmore (@StoolMilmore) June 6, 2014
Watching LeBron cramp is yet another reminder why people should never, under any circumstances, exercise.
— David Worlock (@DavidWorlock) June 6, 2014
