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Ric Flair made headlines following his X post on Tuesday. The WWE legend fired a shot at Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic for not suiting up in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals.
The Slovenian star has been sidelined since April 2. He continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and still has no clear timeline. Flair voiced his frustration and said he hopes Lakers owner Jeanie Buss would trade him next year.
MORE: Luka Doncic draws Ric Flair’s anger during Lakers-Thunder game
He made another post of Thursday, just hours before Game 2. The 16-time WWE champion sent a message of support to LeBron James. He expressed confidence in the superstar forward leading the team to victory.
“With Or Without Luka Doncic, I’m So Confident That LeBron James Will Prevail Tonight! You Can Sit On The Sidelines Or Be In The Game. WOOOOO!” Flair wrote.
Jan 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walk to the bench during a time out in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles 108-90 in Game 1. James recorded a game-high 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting, along with four rebounds and six assists.
However, Austin Reaves struggled, converting only three of his 16 field goal attempts. Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton each scored in double-figures, but they couldn’t defeat the defending champions. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and company flexed their might against the No. 4-seeded team.
Game 2 is set for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers must win to avoid a 0-2 series deficit, which would boost their chances of pulling off an upset.
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The Slovenian star has been sidelined since April 2. He continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and still has no clear timeline. Flair voiced his frustration and said he hopes Lakers owner Jeanie Buss would trade him next year.
MORE: Luka Doncic draws Ric Flair’s anger during Lakers-Thunder game
He made another post of Thursday, just hours before Game 2. The 16-time WWE champion sent a message of support to LeBron James. He expressed confidence in the superstar forward leading the team to victory.
“With Or Without Luka Doncic, I’m So Confident That LeBron James Will Prevail Tonight! You Can Sit On The Sidelines Or Be In The Game. WOOOOO!” Flair wrote.
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Jan 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walk to the bench during a time out in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Crucial Game 2 for LeBron James and Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles 108-90 in Game 1. James recorded a game-high 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting, along with four rebounds and six assists.
However, Austin Reaves struggled, converting only three of his 16 field goal attempts. Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton each scored in double-figures, but they couldn’t defeat the defending champions. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and company flexed their might against the No. 4-seeded team.
Game 2 is set for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers must win to avoid a 0-2 series deficit, which would boost their chances of pulling off an upset.
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