LeBron James shares a funny reply to comments about his performance this season.

LeBron James seemed to take issue with some remarks made by Chris Brockman, a sports media figure from Los Angeles, during a segment on “The Rich Eisen Show” on July 14th. Brockman stated, “LeBron doesn’t matter this season,” and suggested that everyone should brace themselves for it, implying that LeBron is stuck in the past.

He further questioned LeBron’s impact in recent playoffs, saying, “If he goes to Miami, I hope he enjoys the play-in tournament.”

In response, LeBron shared a clip of Brockman’s comments on his Instagram Story that same day. He didn’t have much to say—just a series of laughing emojis.

It’s interesting to consider that Brockman, given his Los Angeles affiliations, might have a bias in his analysis. But to claim that LeBron, who many consider the greatest basketball player ever, isn’t going to be a factor next season seems a bit far-fetched.

Brockman’s assertion that LeBron has been absent in the postseason is also puzzling. Last playoffs, he managed to average 23.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. Those numbers speak for themselves and could certainly give anyone a reason to chuckle.

Maybe Brockman is conflating LeBron’s individual performance with the overall struggles of the Lakers, but that doesn’t seem entirely fair.

Ultimately, comments like those from Brockman might just fuel LeBron’s fire as he looks toward free agency and a new team.