After missing eight games with an adnominal injury, LeBron James was back with the Lakers this weekend. And just like that — the Lakers could be without him once again an extended time.
LeBron was ejected on Sunday during the Lakers’ game against the Pistons for a brutal flagrant 2 foul on Detroit forward Isaiah Stewart. LeBron struck Stewart in the face while boxing out during a free-throw attempt, and that contact quickly escalated the situation to a near brawl at Little Caesars Arena.
A bloody Stewart needed to be held back as he confronted LeBron, and he wouldn’t back down even as the two players were separated. He then chased after LeBron a second time as the Lakers star stood and watched the scene unfold.
LeBron and Isaiah Stewart get into it 😳
Wow. pic.twitter.com/VJFntCo6cY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 22, 2021