LeBron James is facing massive backlash after making a bold statement during the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL game. As the Los Angeles Lakers star gears up for his 22nd NBA season, fresh off winning MVP at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA, his off-court comments have ignited a firestorm.

On Friday, September 6, James took to social media to slam the field conditions at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil, where the game took place. While his criticism resonated with many in the sports world, it triggered an explosive response from Brazilian fans, who flooded his post with heated comments.

Fans angrily fired back, with one writing, “BALD, SPECIALIST IN GRASS!” and another mocking him, “Lawn specialist, and he has no hair.” Others fiercely defended their team, with one stating, “Corinthians is bigger than you! Who born LeBron will never be Jordan.” Another fan bluntly said, “Respect the Corinthians!”

The post quickly amassed over 8,400 comments, proving that even one of the world’s most popular athletes isn’t immune to intense criticism. LeBron’s massive social media following of 160M on Instagram and 53M on X often makes him a lightning rod for controversy, and this latest incident is no exception