Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James He had a message for the NFL after the team's close win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
James scored 31 points and provided 10 assists to give Austin Reeves the go-ahead win for the Lakers, 115-113. But as the NFL crept back to what it was The most exciting day in the NBA In the regular season, James sent a warning shot to the league.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
“I love the NFL. I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day,” he declared.
Last year, the NFL scheduled three games on Christmas Day, which falls on a Monday. This year, two games were scheduled for Christmas. In 2022, regular season games occurred on Christmas Day.
NFL officials said last year that the league would not schedule any games on Christmas if they fell outside of the normally scheduled day.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry dribbles against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
“We saw the opportunity with Thanksgiving and some of the audience we continued to build there,” said Hans Schroeder, NFL executive vice president of media distribution. The Wall Street Journal at that time. “We think there is a chance when the calendar allows for it at Christmas now too, when we know our fans will be together.”
It was only four months ago that the league changed.
“The fans have spoken clearly,” Schroeder said. The Wall Street Journal In March. “There is a huge demand.”
The report noted that the NFL typically awards the day to the NBA and other programs, and even moves the old NFL championship from Christmas if it falls on that day.
This year, NFL games were watched on Netflix. When the reviews are published, everyone will be able to see if James is right.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs talk after a Steelers game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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