Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter claimed that he was inspired by L.A. Lakers star LeBron James for his epic flop on Sunday.
Carter got into a short beef on the field in the first quarter with Dolphins offensive lineman Austin Jackson. But as Jackson turned to walk away, Carter made a big show as if Jackson backhanded him with force, CBS Sports reported.
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— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) October 23, 2023
“I was just thinking about LeBron! I was like, ‘Oh, what would LeBron do?” Carter said, according to Josh Tolentino of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Jalen Carter, with a smile, on his after-whistle scuffle with Austin Jackson, which resulted in offsetting penalties and a flop from Carter:
“I was just thinking about LeBron! I was like ‘oh, what would LeBron do!”
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) October 23, 2023
LeBron, of course, is famous for pretending he was delivered a massive blow by an opponent.
The Eagles topped the Dolphins 31-17 on two touchdown passes by Eagles QB Jalen Hurts for their Week 7 encounter.
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