A short clip from the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks created confusion online after the final buzzer. The video suggested that LeBron James ignored Anthony Davis during the postgame handshakes. The clip spread quickly, and many fans shared it without realising it had been heavily edited. This online buzz continued to grow, prompting fans to question the chemistry between the two stars during the Lakers’ early season.
The full moment occurred immediately after the Lakers defeated Dallas. The viral clip was posted by an X account known for out-of-context NBA content. It showed only a few seconds of the handshake line and cut out the part where James actually greeted Davis. Later, an account shared the complete video, clearly showing James giving Davis a normal dap and bri

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