LeBron James Stands Firm: Christmas is the NBA’s Day, Despite NFL’s Growing Presence
On Christmas Day 2024, the NBA was once again center stage, but the holiday wasn't without its complications, especially with the NFL making its presence felt. LeBron James, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors, couldn’t resist voicing his opinion about the ongoing rivalry between the two leagues. Following his performance, James, a true basketball icon, made it clear: "I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day."
For years, Christmas has been synonymous with the NBA. The league has taken full advantage of the holiday to showcase some of the most exciting matchups of the season, and it’s become a tradition for millions of fans across the country. However, in recent years, the NFL has been making its mark on December 25th. After successfully scheduling Christmas games in 2022, the NFL has shown it intends to keep that trend going. This shift has created a bit of tension in the sports world, particularly with the NBA.
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James’ comments were made after the Lakers held off a furious late-game rally from Warriors star Steph Curry. Despite a 7-0 run that had the Lakers up by 10 points with just minutes left, Curry exploded with back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game at 113. But with just seconds remaining, Lakers’ Austin Reaves delivered a clutch layup to seal the game, finishing with a triple-double of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. LeBron, meanwhile, played a crucial role with 31 points, 10 assists, and 4 rebounds, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever grace a Christmas Day game.
The rivalry between the NBA and NFL over Christmas is intensifying. The NFL had previously insisted that Christmas Day games were a rarity and that they wouldn’t schedule them on other years. However, after seeing stellar ratings for their 2023 Christmas games and realizing the potential of holiday viewership, the NFL has signaled its intent to make it a regular fixture, regardless of the day Christmas falls on.
Despite this, LeBron James and the NBA are clearly not backing down. Christmas Day has long been their domain, and James emphasized that point loud and clear. While the NFL continues to grow its presence, the NBA’s Christmas legacy remains strong, and with players like James leading the way, the tradition of thrilling basketball action on December 25th seems secure. For now, it’s clear that the King believes the NBA’s magic still reigns supreme on the holiday.
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