While LeBron James was seen backing away after punching Isaiah Stewart, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis were seen getting ready to fight during Lakers vs Pistons
Although LeBron James has managed to get away with too much over the years, 2021 looks to be the year when active NBA players are finally standing up against his antics.
After Enes Kanter went after him for only caring about his PR and turning a blind eye to the appalling atrocities going on in China, Detroit Pistons’ Enes Kanter was in no mood to tolerate James’ antics. As things kicked off between James and Stewart in the Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons matchup, Stewart was seen livid as he went for the Lakers’ man.
Westbrook And Davis Back Up LeBron James As Isaiah Stewart Goes For Him During Lakers vs Pistons
As the Lakers trailed the Pistons 78-66 in the third quarter with 9:18 remaining, James decided he wanted to punch Stewart in the face. James swung his arm backward into Stewart’s face as a free throw was being attempted, an action James was fully aware off as he went onto catch the Pistons’ big man flush in the face.
Westbrook squaring up on Isaiah Stewart for trying to get to Lebron ☠️ pic.twitter.com/BtwBGGkcQ6
— CrossedSports (@crossedsportsig) November 22, 2021
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— §antana^_^City!¡🗯 (@8TeamChampion) November 22, 2021
ISAIAH STEWART WANTS LEBRON pic.twitter.com/gw6u84Pqr6
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) November 22, 2021
This incident started a wild scene in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/QErbBgE3dP
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) November 22, 2021
Westbrook is trending for sticking up for LeBron James when Isaiah Stewart was running after LeBron pic.twitter.com/vENXNi5FGj
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) November 22, 2021
Everything kicked off as Stewart was left with blood pouring down his face with the Pistons man taking on James. He had to be held back on a slew of occasions before Stewart finally decided he had seen enough with him breaking free from everyone as he lashed out at the Lakers player.
Where James was seen trying to back off and escape the situation, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis were captured throwing their weight behind their peer. Westbrook was captured throwing his fists up with him ready to unleash if Stewart got too close for comfort.
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