LEBRON James' candid postgame interview has left some fans divided.
The 38-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star's comments came after the team's 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors to give them a 3-1 lead in the series.
With just one day in between Games 3 and 4, James told NBA on TNT with a wry smile: "Man, it's time to get rest now. I'm tired as hell man, get out my face."
And most fans saw the funny side of James' joke, such as one who tweeted: "NEW MEME ALERT"
Another comment read: "'I'm tired as hell, get out of my face.' - @KingJames, coining the catchphrase for my entire adult life."
While one wrote: "You’re better than that if you really think he was exhausted. Guy did his job. Laughed as he said get out of my face, he ready. Lakers in 6."
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By comparison, others saw James' comments in a different light, such as one who said: "[That's] why game 5 wont go Lakers way and if it happens reach game 7, Lakers will be eliminated."
And another commenter asked: "How? He got carried by his teammates."
The four-time NBA MVP played 43 minutes on Monday as the Lakers took control of the Western Conference Semifinals, racking up 27 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.
Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves both also chipped in with 20+ points each (23 and 21 respectively), while Lonnie Walker IV drew particularly high praise from James postgame.
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The 24-year-old had 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists in 27 minutes of game time - the most in his NBA Playoffs career.
He said: "For him to be as young as he is, for him to have that professionalism, come out and stay ready when its number is called - we don't win this game without Lonnie Walker tonight. That's for sure."
With another win in the rearview mirror, the focus now turns to Wednesday and Game 5 as the Lakers look to close out the series.
