WATCH: LeBron James reacts to Erin Popovich’s death in interview with Allie LaForce
In a post-game interview with reporter Allie LaForce, LeBron James got emotional as he reacted to the news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s wife, Erin, died.
LeBron James is told about the passing of Gregg Popovich's wife after the Cavs win. Do you think this was an unprofessional decision by TNT? pic.twitter.com/iuyr9ODbFy
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 19, 2018
Since the interview Wednesday night, social media users have questioned whether James knew about the question before giving his emotional answer.
Why are reporters blindsiding players like this? (Re: Pop’s wife’s passing). First Haynes with KD, now Allie Laforce with Lebron.
— Puneet (@puneetsingh) April 19, 2018
Why would Allie LaForce ask LeBron about Greg Popovich’s wife passing away in the immediate post game interview? Just an absolute bomb to drop on him after a game, and put him on the spot because the news came in during the game.
— J.P. (@KiiD_CuZ) April 19, 2018
I’m not blaming Allie LaForce for asking LeBron about Popovich’s wife. I blame the producer who wanted her to ask.
— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) April 19, 2018
James recorded a video posted on the Uninterrupted Twitter account sending his well wishes to the Popovich family as well as defending the reporter’s question.
.@KingJames sends his thoughts and prayers to the family of Gregg Popovich, sets record straight on reporter’s question. pic.twitter.com/VCsFuEtFVU
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) April 19, 2018
