LeBron James Hilariously Saved By Jared Dudley After High-Five Snub

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Tough scene for the king.

Every person's worst nightmare is being left hanging on the handshake or high-five. Picture it. You stick your hand out for someone to dap up and the contact never comes. Instead, you're just standing there like a fool, putting your hand back to the side in pure shame. Well, that's exactly what happened to LeBron James on Tuesday night as his team took on the Phoenix Suns. Sure the Lakers won the game but at what cost?

In the video below, the Lakers were taking a bit of a timeout and LeBron stuck his hand out for a high-five from one of the coaches. Instead of getting his props, LeBron was given the physical equivalent of being left on read. That's when Jared Dudley, of all people, swooped in to save the day.

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Dudley hasn't had a huge impact for the Lakers this season but this is definitely his best assist thus far. As a veteran role player, Dudley knows what it means to be a good teammate and this is the perfect example of his poise in a time of need. We're sure LeBron was appreciative of the love in a moment where there was no love left to receive.

Hopefully, next time LeBron won't have to pull a Josh Hart and dap himself up in a fit of pure embarrassment.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.