One lucky fan who received a game-worn sleeve from Lakers star LeBron James jumped with joy and even screamed his name in delight.
As painful as it may be to admit, LeBron James is getting closer to retirement, making every remaining game he plays in the NBA a must-see for fans who just want his Greatness is taken for granted. James remains the dominant player on the court. On Friday night, in the NBA In-Season Championship against the Portland Trail Blazers, James once again had 35 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, shooting 13-22 from the field, and the team beat 107-107. 95 wins. Los Angeles Lakers.
The entire Lakers roster and their raucous fans must be pleased with the Lakers’ rebound performance after a disastrous loss to the Sacramento Kings two nights ago.But on Friday night, Moda Center fans may not be more excited than Lucky fans received LeBron James game-worn sleeves.
How these kids reacted after receiving LeBron’s sleeves🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/2pkZuJiD2n
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As LeBron James passed them on his way to the locker room, the young fan was clearly starstruck. The little kid is clearly a fan of the King, as evident from his choice of attire, as he jumped for joy and even shouted James’ name in excitement as he walked out of the camera.
At this point, James’ career is behind him, so opportunities to watch him play live are few and far between for his fans. So getting a piece of memorabilia from one of the greatest players of all time – a game-worn sleeve – will be one of the core memories for this young fan for the rest of his life.