Microphones caught LeBron James’ NSFW message to Rui Hachimura during Lakers victory

LeBron James showed up Saturday night for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Sacramento Kings. The eternal wonder recorded 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the 131-127 victory and saved the best for last. With the Lakers trailing by seven points early in the fourth quarter, LeBron scored 16 points as part of a 21-0 run by Los Angeles to start the frame that put them ahead for good.

It also led to one of the best mic moments in James’ illustrious NBA career. With seven and a half minutes left in the game, a timeout was called and cameras followed the superstar as he sat on the bench. Then, as the broadcast cut to commercial, microphones caught LeBron delivering an NSFW message to teammate Rui Hachimura about his shot selection and the importance of passing.

“Move that motherfucker on me,” LeBron can be heard yelling. “I just did 10 in a row, you’re going to do a contested pull-up with two? Swing swing, motherfucker!”

Just before this, the Lakers had a possession where Hachimura received the ball from beyond the arc and was able to pass it to James, who was doing his best Human Torch impression with his play. Instead, Hachimura dribbled to his right and launched a contested deep two-point jumper, which he missed.

It’s always important in basketball to feed the hot hand and it’s never more important than when that hand belongs to LeBron James. When he reaches that level of shooting, it’s best to just step aside and let him go to work because even at 39 years old, LeBron is still very capable of single-handedly dismantling whoever is in front of him.

Although Hachimura did not swing the ball, the Lakers emerged victorious and are 3-0 to start the year.