LeBron James gets first career ejection after arguing with official

ByDAVE MCMENAMIN
November 28, 2017, 9:08 PM

— -- CLEVELAND --? Cavaliers?star LeBron James was ejected for the first time in his 15-year career during Tuesday night's game against the? Miami Heat.

James, playing in his 1,082nd game, was tossed with 1:59 remaining in the third quarter and the Cavs leading 93-70.

After missing a layup, James argued with referee Kane Fitzgerald that Heat forward James Johnson fouled him on the attempt. Fitzgerald assessed James with two technical fouls, disqualifying him from the game.

At the time of the ejection, James had 21 points on 10-for-16 shooting, 12 rebounds and 6 assists but had attempted only one free throw.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, the only active players who have played more games than James without being ejected are Tony Parker (1,144) and Pau Gasol (1,139) of the San Antonio Spurs.