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LeBron James and Austin Reaves reveal the backstory behind a viral 2022 meme. On the "Mind The Game" podcast, they discuss a moment from a January 2022 game where the Lakers led the Nets by 15 points. Reaves recalls his confusion as James remained in the game, questioning, "Why was Bron even in the game right now? It's over." Steve Nash quips about James' thoughts during the moment, highlighting the miscommunication on the court regarding Reaves' role in a play. James jokes he might have needed a rebound and an assist. Reaves notes that the meme skyrocketed his social media following from 60,000 to 7 million after James shared it. Currently, Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 5.5 assists per game, while James contributes with 21.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists as the Lakers vie for Western Conference positioning.
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