LeBron James Injury: Cleveland Cavaliers Star Injures Ankle But Chicago Bulls Fans Happy?

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LeBron James landed on his ankle during Game 4, and the Bulls' fans cheered at the Cleveland star's injury.

While James was running full force to the other side of the field, he stepped on Derrick Rose's foot in a move to score on the ring. James stayed huddled on the ground, trying to let the pain from his ankle pass and Bulls' fans cheered enthusiastically while the player was down, according to SB Nation. After a few minutes, James stood and hobbled over to the bench.

"I rolled it pretty good after the game," Lebron said via NBC Sports. "I haven't had an opportunity to see the replay, but I know I rolled it pretty good when I stepped on D-Rose's foot in transition. I wasn't coming out. I felt it on the floor for a while, and I just took my time. I was not coming out not only because of the position our team was in but because of who I am as the leader of the team. I was going to fight through it no matter what."

James' ankle injury seems to be serious but the cheering of Bulls' fans because of it was something to be discussed, said FanSided. It's one thing to be loyal to the team you're supporting and another to cheer for the other team's player's injury.

The chances of Cleveland Cavaliers making it to the NBA Finals looks to be slim to none if James is to be benched out because of his injury. It's bad enough that the Cavs lost Kevin Love this season due to his shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving's foot is still not in its full condition.

Irving asked his teammates if they still wanted him on the game after he revealed that he has been suffering from a strained right foot. According to USA Today, Irving noticed the injury during Game 2 against Boston Celtics.

Cavalier teammate Iman Shupert said via Real GM that he definitely wants Irving on the games.

"I definitely always want him out there if he can go," Shumpert said. "We will be hurt after the season. Right now we have to get wins."

Tristan Thompson also said, "He [Irving] knows he can't ask me that because I will tell him, 'You're crazy. Get your butt out there, boy. You're one of the best on the court. You have to be out there, we need you out there.'" He added, "He gets it done."

"I have been trying to get treatment since then," Irving said via USA Today. "I just have to stay ready to play. There are no excuses. And I have to play through it. Tonight, I'm not hanging my head nor using a bad foot as an excuse."