Did Juan Lebron really try to get a let by dropping the ball out of his pocket, or did he just want to put it back in place? The controversy is growing on social media, where more than 70% of those surveyed seem to see “evil everywhere.” But what if this uproar was actually just a misunderstanding? What if, in truth, Lebron had absolutely no intention of taking advantage of this situation?

While many remain convinced that Juan lebron, a player often criticized, deserves this distrust, it should be noted that the context of the match makes this interpretation uncertain. This famous let came at a time when the Spanish pair were leading, which leaves some doubt.

Of course, this is not LeBron's first time in controversy, and he continues to be shadowed by the Spanish national team, where rumors suggested that LeBron would play exclusively on the left, while Galan seemed ready to evolve on the right. The relationship between the two teammates is itself sometimes questioned. But, against all expectations, the configuration Galan / Lebron was renewed, a strategy that could almost have proven to be a winner.

Looking back at the key moment of the letter

The letter in question occurs when Lebron is used to 4 / 2, 40 / 15, just after losing the first set against Tapia/Chingotto. Did he really need to cause this let when his team was leading in the game and in the set? Logic suggests not.

Another element to consider is the quality of Tapia's backhand counter-smash, a little missed, which did not seem to put Lebron in difficulty. The Spaniard was even able to return the ball with a parallel lob to Chingotto.

An intention difficult to prove

Of course, it is impossible to know for sure whether LeBron acted deliberately or not. But when in doubt, perhaps we should give the benefit of goodwill to a player who, despite being at the center of several controversies, continues to fascinate, whether we like him or not.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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