Ex-ESPN employee Jemele Hill defends Lebron James' social media break, says X is 'at an all-time low'

It also led to some defending of James, which came in the form of former ESPN employee Jemele Hill. 

That led to an argument in the comments under Hill's post, with one user saying, "I think being a sore loser and having to actually engage uncensored oppositional politics really annoys the left. It's a soft move."

Hill answered by saying, "You all are under the twisted belief that subjecting yourself to constant vitriol and engaging with a-holes is some kind of badge of honor."

"This app is at an all-time low," Hill added. "It's full of racists, conspiracy theorists and jerks. If that's what y'all consider intellectually stimulating, God help you."

One X user agreed with Hill, commenting that he has an "easy answer" to those who you don't wish to hear from on the app - "the block button." The X user also said "there is a stigma that those who lean left are snowflakes," which Hill responded to. 

Hill has defended James recently when it came to the presidential election as well, where she blasted San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa for his lack of explanation in wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat in support of President-elect Donald Trump prior to Election Day.

James had provided details about why he supported Vice President Harris in the election, saying that "having a daughter, having a wife, having a mother and things of that nature, what (Harris) believes in when it comes to women's rights, that's what the future with my kids and where I see our country should be."

Hill used James' detailed answer on why he was voting for Harris to blast Bosa. 

"Oh look, LeBron was asked about a public political statement that he made and he explained IN DETAIL why he did it. Nick Bosa doesn't have the guts to do this," she said.

James' time off from social media came after he shared the screenshot of a lengthy X post from NBA agent Rich Kleiman, who ripped national sports coverage for its negativity.

James said "AMEN!!" to the post before sharing his decision to step away from his social platforms. 

Meanwhile, James' Lakers have won six straight games as they've started the 2024-2025 season hot with an overall 10-4 record, good for third place in the Western Conference.