LeBron James shares nickname for Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball

LeBron James is quick to credit teammates when his team is thriving, and he’s already created a shortcut to praise point guards Rajon Rondo and Lonzo Ball.

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shared James’ nickname for the duo. And it sounds like a TV show set to premiere this fall.

Reactions to LeBron’s nickname are, once again, not great.

On media day, the newest Lakers star called the four-man unit of Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee and Michael Beasley “MUD.” It stands for misunderstood, under-appreciated and determined.”

Eh. Probably not, LeBron.

“The King” is legendary, but James’ nickname-giving game needs work. At least the Lakers didn’t sign LeBron for this.

By David Kenyon

Writer for Sportsnaut and Bleacher Report, mostly covering college football as well as the NFL, NBA and college basketball.