LeBron James recently faced a rare and historic moment in his legendary career when his streak of 1,297 consecutive games scoring 10 points or more finally came to an end. This incredible run was broken during a game against the Toronto Raptors.
The NBA veteran finished the night with only eight points, failing to hit the double-digit mark for the first time in nearly two decades. The end of such an amazing streak was bound to cause a stir, but fans quickly made the moment about something else entirely. Executive producer and host of Gil’s Arena, Josiah Johnson, was one of the first to react. He quickly posted a Drake-themed meme, turning the significant career moment into instant viral content and fueling the online conversation.
The trolling was no accident, as it connects directly to the ongoing, cold relationship between James and the Toronto-native rapper, Drake. Fans eagerly used the low-scoring game as a perfect chance to connect the King’s struggles to his former close friend. The social media reaction proved that even basketball legends aren’t safe from highly personal internet taunts.
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Fans Poked Their Fun At James
The savage taunt was rooted in the highly publicized falling-out between the two superstars over the last couple of years. The friendship reportedly collapsed when LeBron James publicly supported rapper Kendrick Lamar during his epic feud with Drake. This signaled a clear shift in loyalty from the four-time MVP.
This fan brought up how James missed 13 shots during the game, which shouldn’t be ignored.
This user claimed LeBron made the pass because he knew he wouldn’t make the shot.
Given this bad blood, fans wasted no time linking the end of James’ scoring streak to the long-standing beef. Whenever James struggles, the public is quick to jump in with Drake-related jokes and memes. Even though James has stated that he only wishes Drake ‘the best’ and that ‘it’s always love,’ the fans are determined to keep the trolling feud alive.
James Had A Bad Night Against The Raptors
The game against the Toronto Raptors marked the first time James failed to reach double figures in scoring in a remarkable 1,297 games. This astonishing stretch is the longest in the history of the NBA, marking the number eight next to his name on the stat sheet stands out. It was a historic moment for all the wrong reasons.
To truly understand how long this streak lasted, one has to look back at the last time James had a game with fewer than 10 points. That happened all the way back on January 5, 2007. The gap between these two games covers nearly 17 years and multiple championship runs, showing the incredible consistency James has maintained throughout his career.
Despite the personal struggle with his shot that night, which led to the low-scoring total, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to secure the victory. James made up for his shooting struggles by taking on the role of orchestrator. He engineered the game-winning play for his team, proving that even on a ‘bad night,’ his impact on the game extends far beyond just scoring points.
Published: Dec 5, 2025 01:34 pm