LeBron James Can't Hide It, Is Still Frustrated At Controversial 3-Point Call vs. Timberwolves

Before the LA Lakers ended 2023 with two losses in a row, as the team fell to the New Orleans Pelicans this Sunday Night on the last game of the year, the team had the opportunity to beat the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference but a controversial call prevented it from happening.

The Los Angeles Lakers came up just short in a hard-fought two-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, which included a controversial call that had a significant impact. Following a defensive stop, LeBron James pulled up in transition for what would have been a game-tying 3-pointer with just 2.1 seconds remaining.

But the officials ruled that James’ toe was on the line, but a review of the was immediately initiated. Replays seemed to show that James’ foot was just behind the line, but officials did not overturn the call.

Even James himself tried to use the monitor as part of his plea to the officials, but the result was still a two-point basket and ultimately a loss for L.A.

LeBron James couldn't let go of his frustration with the officiating

Since it happened, LeBron James got frustrated with the call: “It’s obviously a 3. My foot was behind the line. You could see the space between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. You could clearly see the wood on the floor, there’s a space between my foot and the 3-point line. Stevie Wonder could see that, champ… I didn’t talk to Tony Brothers, I talked to the other ref and they said it was out of their hands. The Secaucus or whatever, replay center, someone over there was eating a ham sandwich or somebody they made the call.”