During Tuesday night’s game, the Lakers player collided with the 7-foot tall Jusuf Nurkic during a rebound. The Suns were defeated by the Lakers, who secured their spot in Las Vegas.
LeBron James and Jusuf Nurkic battled for a rebound during the Lakers’ victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament. While LeBron put up impressive stats, one particular play stood out in the second quarter. As they both went for the ball, LeBron’s hand ended up making contact with Nurkic’s groin, causing the Suns center to fall to the floor in evident discomfort. Fans are now wondering whether LeBron’s action was intentional or accidental.