Ice Cube wasted no time calling out a fake quote that circulated online comparing LeBron James and Michael Jordan, a post that wrongly claimed he had dismissed LeBron’s greatness to elevate MJ, Complex reports. The quote gained traction on Wednesday when the @Hoopss account, which boasts over 770,000 followers, shared the fabricated statement without any source or context. By Thursday morning, Cube stepped in to make it clear none of it came from him.
“This is not a quote from me,” Cube wrote on X after seeing the post. The fake update had alleged Cube said comparing LeBron to Jordan was “a joke,” while accusing LeBron of failing to build anything “solid.” None of these claims had any connection to Cube, who quickly knocked down the narrative.
He followed up by stressing why he refuses to let misinformation slip by. After someone urged him to “take the high road,” Cube replied, “It’s the truth Tom. If you let people put words in your mouth they may want to put something else in your mouth next time. So be careful Tom.” His message underlined how easily falsehoods spread online when public figures stay silent.
Cube has pushed back on similar misrepresentations before. In October, he shot down a suggestion that his “Act My Age” video signaled he should retire, telling the critic they had lost their sense of humor. “I would never listen to you and hang up my mic,” Cube said at the time. The pattern remains the same, Cube addresses misinformation directly before it mutates across social media.
LeBron’s Streak Ends as Lakers Grab Dramatic Win
The viral moment surrounding Cube unfolded on the same day LeBron found himself at the center of a very different conversation. The Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Toronto Raptors 123-120 thanks to a Rui Hachimura buzzer-beater set up by LeBron, who delivered his 11th assist of the night on the game-winning play. In doing so, he chose the right basketball decision over preserving one of the most untouchable streaks in league history.
For the first time since 2007, LeBron did not score at least 10 points in a regular season game. His run of 1,297 straight such performances had stretched across 18 years, five U.S. presidents, and three franchises. Yet he never hesitated to make the pass that sealed the win.
After the game, he explained to The Athletic’s Dan Woike that the ending felt fitting. “This is the best way. If it had to end, the perfect ending for the streak is tonight,” LeBron said. “That’s who I am. It’s always been about: ‘How can I win the game? How can I make the right play and win the game?’ That streak just happened.”
The night reflected the early arc of his season. The Lakers sit at 16-5, yet LeBron has appeared in only six games and averaged 14 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field. At nearly 41 years old, he has ceded more offensive responsibility to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who poured in 40 against Toronto. LeBron struggled from the field, hitting four of 17 shots for eight points, but he once again controlled the game through decision-making rather than scoring.
A Viral Quote, a Viral Ending
Cube dismissed a fake quote meant to spark a debate he never participated in, while LeBron authored a moment that reminded everyone why those debates often miss the point. One shut down noise. The other prioritized winning over legacy padding. Both made their positions crystal clear.
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