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LeBron James called ‘Courtside Karen’s’ husband ‘Ol’ steroid a-s’ before he was kicked out of arena

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Brendan O'Sullivan

LeBron James and two fans spewed words at each other amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Juliana Carlos, better known as “Courtside Karen” on social media, and her husband Chris were ejected from the game after heckling the 16-time All-Star.

It isn’t clear what started the argument, but James called Chris Carlos “Ol’ steroid ass,” according to The Athletic. Afterwards, Juliana Carlos stepped in, defending her husband before being escorted out of the arena.

That didn’t stop her from speaking her mind, as she took to social media to bash James.

Following the game, James speculated that the two “might have had a couple drinks.”

After sleeping on it, Carlos posted an apology on her Instagram for her words toward James.

Brendan O'Sullivan

Brendan is a freelance writer for Lakers Daily and has covered the NBA and college basketball over the past few years. He’s also had experience writing and editing as the editor-in-chief of the Quinnipiac Chronicle, the university’s student-run newspaper.

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