“The Real Reason Behind LeBron James’ Controversial Behavior Toward a Paris Teen: How It Overshadowed Team USA’s Gold Medal Glory…….

On Saturday night in Paris, LeBron James was so enthusiastic to celebrate his gold medal with Team USA basketball that he broke character, eliciting criticism for his stunningly unpleasant interaction with a teenage French fan as he arrived at the club to party.
To make matters worse, James instantly changed his energy a few steps later, performing a celebratory dancing routine with a smile on his face mere moments after brushing past the Parisian youngster.

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On Saturday night in Paris, LeBron James was so enthusiastic to celebrate his gold medal with Team USA basketball that he broke character, eliciting criticism for his stunningly unpleasant interaction with a teenage French fan as he arrived at the club to party.

 

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Watch LeBron James’ controversial conversation with a little fan.

To make matters worse, James instantly changed his energy a few steps later, performing a celebratory dancing routine with a smile on his face mere moments after brushing past the Parisian youngster.

 

James clinched his third Olympic gold medal with 14 points in a 98-87 triumph over his native France. Despite the fact that Stephen Curry won the gold medal game and Kevin Durant set a new scoring mark for Team USA, King James was awarded tournament MVP.

 

James faces backlash on social media.

The 39-year-old appeared as young as ever on the court, but his contact with the fan revealed a severe, father-like discipline that received little appreciation on social media.

“Dudes hella rude to that kid,” said one fan. “Man is a proud old man,” said another about his curmudgeonly behavior.
Many reasonable fans supported James in the situation, calling it a “power move” and stating that the boy should have listened to security and moved out of the way.
It may not have been LeBron’s finest moment, but the level of criticism he received for the “rude” conversation, which is usual among celebrities, demonstrates the high bar he has set for himself off the court.

It won’t take away from one of his career highlights: guiding the Avengers to victory in Paris.