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[Saba Sports News] During the Lakers’ game against the Toronto Raptors, James, who had 19 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists, grabbed his 10th rebound in the final minutes, securing a triple-double.
After pulling down the rebound, he turned and pointed at a fan behind the basket.
When reporters asked about the moment, James explained that the fan had been shouting for him to get “one more rebound,” and he obliged.
“He definitely yelled at me, he got my attention,” James said. “He said, ‘One more rebound!’ I was like, ‘What?’ He was like, ‘One more!’ So I got one more and pointed to let him know I heard.”
The fan likely had a bet on James achieving a triple-double, and with the Lakers up by 17 points, James had the chance to “stat-pad” without impacting the game.
This moment stands in contrast to other NBA stars who have voiced frustration with the betting culture around their performances.