The Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, as they have won eight-straigh games and 14 of their last 16 dating back ...

"LeBron was one of my favorite athletes growing up, too. The people that get offended by it, saying, “Don't even compare those two!” It's a joke. It's a meme. People need to lighten up.

But Jordan — who sobbed as he spoke about his friend he called a "little brother"— also delivered a bit of levity by joking about the "Crying Jordan" meme that became a viral sensation online ...

as the long-time LeBron James supporter is also feeling good about the team. Recently, Sharpe has even created a bit of a rallying cry for Lakers fans on social media with the "Lakers in 5" meme.