Trash talk has always been involved in the NBA and it’s become even more prevalent in the bubble, where a lack of crowd noise has allowed fans at home to hear players much more clearly.
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James was caught in a back and forth with Jimmy Butler during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which the Heat won.
Butler was caught yelling “You’re in trouble!” in the direction of James and the Lakers bench. After the game, Butler explained he was repeating back what James had said to him earlier that night.