Game recognize game, and LeBron James has recognized the greatness of his fellow 2003 draftee Carmelo Anthony many times throughout the years. Tuesday night, as Anthony turned back the clock with a game-winner in a 28-point performance in Toronto, was no different as LeBron made sure to give a shout out to his friend moments before his own game against Anthony’s former New York Knicks squad.
LeBron posted a highlight of Anthony’s game-winning jumper over Toronto’s OG Anunoby on his Instagram page, with the comment “I guess he was washed too,” a pretty overt reference to the #WashedKing moniker LeBron has given himself after people doubted his ability to play.
Although LeBron and the Lakers had plenty of doubters this season, James can certainly appreciate what his friend Anthony went through over the past few seasons, with him being out of the NBA for over a year before signing with Portland in November.
James and the Lakers will face off against Anthony and the Trail Blazers again on Jan. 31 at Staples Center.
