LeBron James has accomplished just about everything you can in the NBA, but the Cleveland Cavaliers star experienced a first Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena.
Late in the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ matchup with the Miami Heat, James took great exception to not getting a foul call on a drive to the basket and stormed over to an official in frustration. The referee wasn’t having any of James’ blowup, issuing the Cavs forward a double technical, resulting in the first ejection of James’ 15-year career.
LeBron just got ejected for the first time in his career… 😳 pic.twitter.com/EFVTv3nMbc
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 29, 2017
Officials are no strangers to feeling the wrath of angered players, so we’re a bit surprised this referee had such a short leash, especially for a superstar player like James.
Kevin Love, evidently, also was surprised.
LeBron just got ejected for using foul language and Kevin Love is as confused as we are pic.twitter.com/bps7NZMv0v
— SB Nation (@SBNation) November 29, 2017
James probably was more stunned than anyone when he got the boot, but hey, there’s a first time for everything.
