Bledsoe trade to Bucks puts Cavs fans, and maybe LeBron, in a bad mood
Nov 8, 2017, 9:46 AM | Updated: 11:14 am
The NBA’s drama is heading away from Twitter and to Instagram.
So let’s get the latest LeBron James theory out of the way. On Monday night, just before the news broke that the Phoenix Suns traded Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks, James posted the infamous clinched-fist Arthur meme to his Instagram page with the caption, “Mood…”
Was this a reaction to the Atlanta Hawks losing to the Boston Celtics and former teammate Kyrie Irving, who have won nine in a row to stand atop the Eastern Conference as James and the creaky-legged Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen to 4-6?
Perhaps.
Or was it that James knew that a trade was already in the works involving Bledsoe joining another conference contender?
NBA analysts like J.E. Skeets of NBATV and ESPN’s Jalen & Jacoby show both saw it as a reasonable explanation.
New "Arthur" meme theory: LeBron knew about the Bledsoe trade last night and is salty/angry.
— J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) November 7, 2017
LeBron how u feel about the Bledsoe trade? pic.twitter.com/qVBEED8ULd
— Alex Squadron (@asquad510) November 7, 2017
James posted a follow-up attempted to explain that the Arthur meme is always his mood. He also told reporters he likes Arthur.
Sure. Whatever, LeBron.
The guy is friends with Bledsoe, shares the same agency, and despite Cleveland hoping to get Isaiah Thomas back at some point this year, really could have used some help on a team that’s required too heavy of lifting from James.
One point: the NBA’s Instagram drama is strong.
Another point: While it’s undetermined whether James cares that Bledsoe is on his team or not, many Cavs fans do. Things are getting a bit panicky in The Land.
When LeBron hears about Bledsoe getting traded.. pic.twitter.com/bQ45LsBZSE
— Darius Scott (@TheOther_Darius) November 7, 2017
Lebron after he found out Eric Bledsoe was traded to Bucks pic.twitter.com/zC3L6FYWtu
— Neeko 💯 (@Neeko100) November 7, 2017
Bledsoe to Bucks? Oh no! Lebron right now: pic.twitter.com/oe49ovSwMb
— Ker Villahermosa (@kervillahermosa) November 8, 2017
First Eric Bledsoe….now LeBron huh? 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/VOTuihekh7
— Bee Vo Lotti👴🏽 (@JM_AC3) November 6, 2017
Cavs are 4-6
Celtics first in the East
Bucks trade for Eric Bledsoe pic.twitter.com/YKPJzJDelv— Joey Mcgonegal (@j_mcgonegal21) November 7, 2017
The Bucks are about to get Bledsoe 😳…..keep playing around @cavs pic.twitter.com/zkY1BqsQue
— The REAUsen One (@pREAUfessional) November 7, 2017
Kyrie was supposed to turn into a starting 5 of Bledsoe JR Bron PG and Love….@cavs… pic.twitter.com/iL1g6ja7qA
— Pepper Brooks (@Tdadz88) November 8, 2017
Eric Bledsoe to the Bucks ?? @cavs ya wanna get it together or nah
— cool. (@PrinceDollaz_) November 7, 2017
