LeBron James claps back at 'lames' just two days after he was trolled by Nuggets coach Michael Malone

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The Denver Nuggets might still in the midst of enjoying the first NBA championship in franchise history, but their head coach appears to still have the Western Conference Finals on his mind.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a four-game sweep in the conference finals. The Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals, where they defeated the Miami Heat in five games.

Since the Lakers postseason exit, James has primarily focused on his family and his off the court business ventures. However, he still manages to make headlines in the NBA world.

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Head Coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks to the media after winning game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on June 12, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Malone has been vocal about his belief that much of the focus during the Western Conference Finals should have been on the Nuggets, instead of the Lakers.

But, after his team not only swept the Lakers, but also won the title, Malone decided to take a dig at James. 

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"And speaking of the Lakers, I just want you guys to know — this is breaking news — I'm thinking about retiring. So, don’t tell anybody," Malone said during a recent appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show"  in reference to the conversation swirling around James' possible retirement.

Malone did indicate that he was joking as he immediately laughed following his comments. 

Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets hangs out with LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles