LeBron James bashes NBA team during hilarious YouTube golf rant
The YouTube golf community received a massive surprise Thursday when NBA superstar LeBron James teamed up with some of the biggest creators in the space.
However, the Los Angeles Lakers star made a wild comment about another NBA team during his appearance with the Bob Does Sports crew.
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James has been getting really into golf in recent months and joined the YouTube cast of characters, including Robby Berger, Fat Perez and Joey Coldcuts. The Bob Does Sports YouTube account is one of the most-followed golf pages on the platform with over one million subscribers.
LeBron James on playing the Grizzlies:
β Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 2, 2026
βIβm f***ing 41 years of age. You think I want to do sh** in Memphis on a random Thursday? Iβm not the first guy in the NBA to talk about this. You guys got to move the teamβ¦ go over to Nashville already.β
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While most of the filming experience showed off James hitting it off with Berger and the rest of the crew, he did take a cheap shot at a Western Conference franchise that gets a lot of flak.
βIβm f***ing 41 years of age,β James joked during his appearance on Bob Does Sports. βYou think I want to do sh** in Memphis on a random Thursday? Iβm not the first guy in the NBA to talk about this. You guys got to move the teamβ¦ go over to Nashville already.β
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The Memphis Grizzlies have been torched publicly by many current and former NBA stars due to the cityβs reputation. However, James is certainly the most high-profile name to make such a comment on a very popular social media account.
The suggestion by James to move the team to Nashville is also intriguing as the league explores expansion options.
LeBronβs new favorite sport?
Many sports fans have been wondering if 2026 is Jamesβ final NBA season, especially considering his new love for golf. However, the four-time champion hasnβt given any indication that heβs ready to hang up his sneakers yet.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds the ball from Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Jamesβ appearance with the Bob Does Sports family is also a massive deal for YouTube golf. Many rumors are swirling about the NBA legend getting more involved in the golf space.
Last year, Barstool Sports helped put together the Internet Invitational with many top creators involved. That event featured Bob Does Sports, Grant Horvat, George and Wesley Bryan and other notable names.
Now, the event is expected to return for a season year in 2026, and James could be among the biggest athletes to be added to the list. In 2025, one of his former NBA teammates, J.R. Smith, was scheduled to compete before pulling out due to flight issues.