Renowned NBA analyst Skip Bayless, known for his consistent criticism of LeBron James, surprised many by offering rare praise for the superstar. During Saturday night’s matchup between the Lakers and the Pelicans, LeBron James delivered an exceptional performance, notably achieving a career-high number of assists in the first half of the game. Bayless, acknowledging James’s impressive display, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his admiration for the Lakers’ star player.

“LeBron James is STILL the best passer in basketball– 13 assists in the first half at New Orleans. He can play bullyball; he can surgically remove your heart,” posted Bayless.

Bayless lauded the King’s remarkable first-half performance, where he distributed 13 assists to his teammates, setting a new personal record. The NBA analyst hailed LeBron as the premier passer in the league and cleverly added a pun to his post, likening James’s passing prowess to a king’s decree.

In a surprising turn, Bayless joked that LeBron’s passing skills were so precise, he could perform heart surgery on the court, emphasizing the Lakers star’s finesse, exceptional ball-handling, and elite passing proficiency. This unexpected praise from Bayless certainly caught many fans off guard, given his typically critical stance towards LeBron.

NBA Fans react to Skip Bayless praising LeBron James

The NBA fans were taken aback by Skip Bayless’ unusual applause for LeBron James. As Skip posted his thoughts on X, the fans did not waste any time to flood the comments section to express their thoughts.

One fan commented, “Skip giving props to LeBron! You alright”, asking Bayless if he was okay. Another comment said, “Who hacked your account brother” showing disbelief.

Feels like there a smell of “indignity” in Skip Bayless