LeBron James, a giant in basketball, has both supporters and critics, with NBA analyst Skip Bayless famously among the latter. However, during Saturday night’s Lakers versus Pelicans game, Bayless surprised everyone with a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), praising LeBron’s exceptional performance.

“LeBron James is STILL the best passer in basketball– 13 assists in the first half at New Orleans. He can play bullyball; he can surgically remove your heart,” tweeted Bayless, applauding LeBron’s remarkable play.

Bayless highlighted LeBron’s record-breaking 13 assists in the first half, calling him the premier passer in the league. His playful analogy of LeBron surgically removing hearts showcased the Lakers star’s finesse, skill, and mastery on the court.

Fans were taken aback by Bayless’ unexpected praise, immediately flooding the comments section on X with their astonishment. One fan, in disbelief, wrote, “Skip giving props to LeBron! You alright?” while another jokingly questioned, “Who hacked your account brother?”

NBA Fans react to Skip Bayless praising LeBron James

Others emphasized the significance of Bayless’ praise, with one comment reading, “That’s pretty big coming from you Bayless.” Some fans playfully referenced Bayless’ past criticism, asking, “I thought you said he ball hogging for stats?”

Another fan quipped, “Rating must be down,” hinting at a possible motive behind Bayless’ change in tone. Amidst the surprise, fans also humorously questioned Bayless’ intentions, with one comment asking, “Why you slurpin’? What’s your angle, Sir?”

In a final playful jab, one fan pointed out a grammatical error in Bayless’ post, saying, “Skip, you spelled ‘Player’ wrong.” The unexpected praise from Bayless added a new twist to the ongoing conversation about LeBron James’ prowess on the court.