A cryptic Instagram post by LeBron James left the NBA world asking questions Monday, with many fans wondering about the legend’s mindset
The IG post read, “I’m suppose to be #1 on everybody list. We’ll see what happens when I no longer exist.”
Those are lyrics from a 2003 song by Jay-Z, “What More Can I Say.” The last three lines of the song are:
“I supposed to be number one on everybody’s listWe’ll see what happens when I no longer existF— this”
The problem is that many fans who saw his post didn’t realize the reference to the rapper’s song.
Even NBA fans who did get the Jay-Z reference wondered about James’ meaning. Is this really him throwing more fuel on the retirement fire? Other fans claimed it’s just a bid for attention by the Los Angeles Lakers star.
Lakers' LeBron James Posts Cryptic IG Story Quoting Jay-Z amid Retirement Rumors https://t.co/5E3mASjFCe pic.twitter.com/t0Wm8IVoxL
— Lakers News (@lakers_news) May 29, 2023
God he sounds… kinda depressed
— Corey (@ioftendrift) May 29, 2023
Kinda. Potentially hinting that he won’t be around too much longer
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NBA•Fan (@Klutch_23) May 29, 2023
Jay-Z, What More Can I Say
— Nyke Reagan (@nykebawalker) May 29, 2023
This guy just begs for attention. Enjoy the sidelines, Lebron. Maybe you should be on the basketball court working on your game.
Nice final shot to lose the series – couldn’t even get a shot attempt.
Sad.
— THE PREMIUM (@gamblers_dream) May 29, 2023
That sweep really hurt him, maybe he shouldn’t be advertising the last dance film crew following him around all season like he’s gonna win title
— Raz (@razziedazzie26) May 29, 2023
Lebron i love you but you’re turning me off
— CrackHead (@Crackkkhead) May 29, 2023