Vaseline Trends on X After Stephon Marbury Criticizes LeBron James, Sparks Internet Jokes
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The term “Vaseline” found itself trending on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), following a series of controversial comments made by former NBA star Stephon Marbury about LeBron James. Marbury, who once infamously ate Vaseline during a live broadcast, recently sparked debate by claiming that LeBron shouldn’t be compared to NBA legend Michael Jordan. His comments, coupled with his past actions, led to a wave of humorous reactions from fans online.
The Incident That Started It All
The buzz began after Marbury shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate about the greatest basketball players of all time. In a post-game discussion following the U.S. Men’s National Basketball Team’s (USMNBT) Olympic campaign, which featured strong performances by Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, Marbury expressed his opinion that LeBron James should not be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Jordan.
Stephon Marbury says LeBron James needs to surpass Kobe Bryant before being included in the same conversation as Michael Jordan…. Stephon is obsessed with LeBron, keep using that Vaseline…pic.twitter.com/ajJj1bGuRE
— Kasie Raw (@KasieRaw) August 13, 2024
“People wanna rank Jordan? Jordan shouldn’t even be ranked,” Marbury stated. “It should be Kobe, then LeBron, and then you can pick guys after that. There’s just no comparison, man. It’s not the same. It’s just different worlds, different mentalities. I don’t know why Jordan’s name is mentioned in the same conversation sometimes.”
Marbury’s remarks quickly made waves, especially among LeBron’s fans, who took to social media to voice their discontent. However, what really caught the internet’s attention was the re-emergence of Marbury’s infamous Vaseline-eating incident, which many users humorously referenced in response to his comments.
BREAKING: Stephon Marbury suffered a traumatic brain injury after consuming 5lbs of Vaseline
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) August 14, 2024
(Via @VaselineBrand) pic.twitter.com/IRmsfi2BwI
The Viral Vaseline Incident
Stephon Marbury’s strange association with Vaseline dates back to 2009 when he was filmed eating the substance during a live broadcast. At the time, Marbury was reportedly suffering from a sore throat and mentioned that someone had told him that his grandmother used to eat Vaseline to soothe her throat, prompting him to try it. The bizarre act was captured on video and has since become a notorious moment in Marbury’s career, often cited during discussions of his more eccentric behaviors.
Marbury later revealed that this incident occurred during a particularly challenging period in his life, marked by depression and suicidal thoughts. He opened up about these struggles in interviews, explaining that he was in a dark place and was dealing with immense emotional turmoil.
Social Media Reactions
Following Marbury’s latest comments on LeBron, fans on X wasted no time in reviving the Vaseline incident as a way to poke fun at the former NBA player. The trending term quickly became a hub for sarcastic remarks and memes.
One user quipped, “Stephon Marbury says LeBron James needs to surpass Kobe Bryant before being included in the same conversation as Michael Jordan… Stephon is obsessed with LeBron, keep using that Vaseline.”
Another user humorously speculated, “BREAKING: Stephon Marbury suffered a traumatic brain injury after consuming 5lbs of Vaseline.”
“Stephon Marbury was eating Vaseline & crying on camera while LeBron was winning MVPs, putting up 28 per night, and competing in the Conference Finals. A lot of these dudes are really just mad that they failed and he succeeded. Period,” added another commenter.
Stephon Marbury was eating vaseline & crying on camera while LeBron was winning MVPs, putting up 28 per night, and competing in the Conference Finals.
— HiNote. 🛸 (@HiNoteee) August 14, 2024
A lot of these dudes are really just mad that they failed and he succeeded. Period.
The combination of Marbury’s critical comments about LeBron and his past Vaseline-eating incident created the perfect storm for social media humor. While his remarks sparked genuine debate among basketball fans, the Vaseline reference served as a reminder of the bizarre and unpredictable nature of internet culture. As discussions about the greatest NBA players continue, it seems Marbury’s legacy, for better or worse, will always be intertwined with his infamous Vaseline moment.
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