The Bucks Just Took a Shot at LeBron That Nobody in Milwaukee Is Letting Him Forget

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115 on Sunday, and they weren't about to let that victory pass quietly. Instead, they fired off a social media post with a direct jab at LeBron James, referencing his recent complaints about two NBA cities. The caption read: "Won the matchup between everyone's two favorite cities." Translation: LeBron hates playing in both places, and the Bucks just wanted him to know they noticed.

What LeBron Actually Said

The whole thing started last Thursday when James appeared on a "Bob Does Sports" YouTube video and got brutally honest about travel. When asked if road games wear him down, he didn't hold back. "A random f---ing Tuesday in Milwaukee staying at the f---ing Hyatt at 41 years old, you think I want to do that s---?" he said. Then he piled on Memphis too: "Being in Memphis on a f---ing random ass Thursday."

James went further, suggesting that Memphis should relocate to Nashville since that city has everything: Vanderbilt, NASCAR, a stadium, and even a hockey team. He noted he wasn't the first NBA player to push the Grizzlies toward a move.

The Clarification That Changed Nothing

By Saturday, James was trying to walk it back. He pointed out that he'd mentioned Milwaukee in his original comments, so he wasn't just targeting Memphis. He also clarified that his beef isn't with the cities or the people, but specifically with where he stays. "I'm not talking about the city, the people in Memphis. I don't like staying at the Hyatt Centric," he said. "What's wrong with that? Nothing. What are we talking about? People need to chill out."

The head coaches weren't having it. Grizzlies coach Thomas Iisalo said Friday that his perspective on Memphis is totally different and that the city has been warm and welcoming. Bucks coach Doc Rivers, who went to college in Milwaukee, had his own response. He joked that Milwaukee has changed so much since his college days that they should trade for James so he could see it firsthand. "I think we should trade for him. That would be my answer," Rivers said with a laugh. "Let him see Milwaukee and I think he would change his tune. Ima get fined for saying that."

The good news for James? The Lakers won't be heading back to either city this season. They already swept both Milwaukee and Memphis in their matchups.

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