‘You can still delete this’: LeBron James’ unacknowledged support of Deshaun Watson leaves NFL world absolutely disgusted
Deshaun Watson has become a controversial figure in the NFL world. The shadow of the accusations of sexual harassment against him still follows him. And it also engulfs everyone who shows their support for the QB. NBA superstar LeBron James learned that the hard way.
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Self-confessed Cleveland Browns fan James tweeted his appreciation for the franchise QB after a solid performance against the Washington Commanders. But the fans gave the basketball legend a desert about it.
The NFL world gives LeBron James an earful
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Deshaun Watson put on a solid show under center as the Browns beat the Commanders in the Week 17 game. That prompted LeBron James to tweet in appreciation for the QB.
“Yessir D Watson!! Another one. That boy’s getting his groove back!” James tweeted with the hashtag of the franchise.
But he would not have imagined the fury that awaited him. The NFL world did not like this unknown endorsement of Watson. Fans even asked him to delete chirping. This fan believes James’ account has been hacked as the tweet cannot be genuine.
Thought he was hacked for a second, no way this is real
— Grant (@GrantTripple) 1 January 2023
Another fan asked the NBA legend to delete the tweet.
you can still delete this
— niki grayson (unofficial) (@godsewa) 1 January 2023
A fan asked James to see the emotions of his fans.
Another fan asked James why he supports Watson.
Hey Lebron…why are you supporting an accused rapist!!??
— Big Z’s football talk! (@ZSportstalk) 1 January 2023
But some fans showed their support for James and his opinion. This fan knows why James tweeted in Watson’s support.
I mean he’s a Browns fan and knows what you guys expect here tbh
— KE 🇺🇸 (@YSN_Honcho_) 1 January 2023
According to this fan, the Browns QB deserves a second chance.
Watson faced the consequences of his poor choices and paid the severe price. Deserves a second chance
— iyke 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@Biykend) 1 January 2023
The basketball superstar undoubtedly backed Watson on the sporting value of his performance against the Commanders. But events took a drastic turn there.
A solid showing by Deshaun Watson
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Despite the accusations, Deshaun Watson has slowly begun to show why the Browns wanted him after all. Since entering the lineup, the QB has led the team to three wins in five games. The Browns had recorded just four wins in the previous games.
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He started again in Week 17 and threw for 169 passing yards in the game. It’s a decent outing in a run-friendly Browns offense. To top it off, Watson threw three touchdown passes to lead the team to its seventh win of the season. Hence LeBron James’ tweet.
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The Browns are already out of the playoffs with an overall record of 7-9 and a single game remaining. But they will surely finish the season on top. But will Watson’s past continue to haunt him next season and forever?
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