LeBron James' prickly media conference after Cavaliers lose to Warriors

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Photo/AP

LeBron James has refused to conduct his regular post-game media conference from the main press conference podium after his team's demoralising loss to the Warriors.

The King instead gave a brief all-in media interview from the Cavs locker room, where he was in no mood for silly questions.

"They're a different team. You guys asked what was the difference and I told you..."

LeBron James reacts to Game 2 loss. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/1ECBoYz0Vm

— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 5, 2017

One reporter was forced to defend himself after asking an obvious question about the Cavs' need to win their next two games of the series back in Cleveland.

James was in no mood to suffer fools as you can see from the video above.

He also refused to reveal why he chose not to speak at his regular post-game press conference and stressed the 2017 Warriors are a very different beast to the team the Cavaliers beat in the 2016 NBA Finals.

Just spoke to LeBron - issue has nothing to do with his team/the loss, he's been frustrated at how the press conference schedule's been run. https://t.co/sz3nKmq6X0

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 5, 2017

The self proclaimed @KingJames decided his post game interview would not be at the podium after another blowout loss. Sore loser.

— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) June 5, 2017