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Los Angeles Lakers superstar player LeBron James reacted to Ricky Rubio's retirement from the NBA, which generated waves of emotional responses.

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers conveyed his brief remarks on Ricky Rubio's retirement after the Spanish player released a statement noting that he would not be continuing his NBA career.

Ricard Rubio

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"I respect Ricky," LeBron said. "Congratulations on a hell-of-a career."

However, James seemed unphased and unhappy, owing to the fact that they were decisively defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 113-127 just before the interview.

The effect of the loss was all the more aggravated since it became the Lakers' fourth in a row.

"I don't seem sincere when you [Ricky Rubio] see this video. Because we got our ass whipped again," LeBron stated. "I apologize. So, it was actually bad timing on the interviewer asking me this question," the superstar aired his grievances towards the question's timing.

"It's not me, Ricky, so congratulations," he concluded.

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