LeBron James attacks his teammate Rui Hachimura with an arrogant tirade

Team player LeBron James wanted the ball real Damn bad on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.

The King had a hot hand and knocked down a teammate when he decided to take a shot instead of passing the ball to James.

It was prime James: undeniably skilled and arrogant.

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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was on the receiving end of James’ NSFW rant in a win against the Kings.

James was caught on a microphone giving Rui the deal during a timeout in the fourth quarter.

“Give me that son of a bitch,” LeBron yelled at Hachimura. “I just did 10 in a row, now you can do a pull-up where two are contested? Swing swing, motherfucker!”

LeBron really channeled his inner Kobe with the whole ball-hogging tirade, although it didn’t go down as well as the Mamba.

LA had an 11-point lead at the time and dethroned the Kings 131-127. James and Rui combined for 50 points. Aside from Austin Reaves, who is responsible for the defense, the Lakers’ starting lineup had a great performance at home. James deserves his flowers for posting a triple-double with 32 points and 14 rebounds and 10 assists at age 39.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Rui Hachimura #28. (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Of course, LeBron’s win against Sacramento had emotional value. The Lakers are 4-10 in their last 14 games against the Kings, who are coached by LeBron’s former Cleveland coach Mike Brown.

To the shock of everyone outside the Southland, the JJ Redick-led Lakers begin their season 3-0 after Saturday’s win.

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