LeBron James was playfully toasted by the Bulls announcer with a hilarious “pass” comment during the Lakers win

LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But even he can’t escape the playful jabs of the Chicago Bulls announcer. During the Lakers’ recent win over the Bulls, James received a hilarious comment that had fans laughing. Let’s take a closer look at what happened.

The NBA is widely recognized as one of the best sports leagues in the world. But many viewers believe the umpires aren’t consistently making competent decisions from game to game. That sentiment was reinforced recently during a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers when LeBron James took four steps while dribbling before making a pass. But the referees did not call for a trip.

During the first quarter of the game, James was asked to take too many steps. It prompted Bulls announcer Stacey King to quip, “Did you bring a passport?” as the replay of James’ infraction was shown.

“DID YOU BRING A PASSPORT?”

The Bulls’ announcers didn’t hold Bron back 😅 pic.twitter.com/38X4n720Se

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 30, 2023

James tried to dodge the defense of Bulls forward Patrick Williams and attacked the basket. But Nikola Vucevic prevented him from doing so. James hesitated and passed the ball to someone else before being called for a turnover.

What’s next for LeBron James and Lakers?

Even the greatest players in the game sometimes make travel mistakes. But it’s particularly attention-grabbing when a future Hall of Famer like James is caught taking extra steps. Regardless, the King and Lakers need to win the game to keep their playoff hopes alive. They went into the game with a 36-39 record, finishing only ninth in the Western Conference rankings.

The cops defeated the Lakers 118-108 in Los Angeles last Sunday. They are also competing for at least one play-in tournament spot in the Eastern Conference.

Despite being one of the most successful athletes in the world, LeBron James can sometimes take extra steps. But the Bulls announcer’s hilarious comment was commendable. As James and the Lakers continue their quest for a playoff spot, fans can expect to see more of his excellence on the court.