Only on the rarest occasions do two athletes from different eras share camaraderie and understanding. That certainly is the case for the two greats of basketball LeBron James and Magic Johnson. This time, their close bond transcended the game of basketball as James paid his respect for one of Magic’s own.

Magic maintains a diverse business portfolio with investments in various sports. The outcome of one of them, particularly interested the 38-year-old as he appreciated that wholeheartedly.

Who impressed LeBron James?

The Los Angeles Lakers star visited Magic’s owned Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent game against the Miami Marlins. The Dodgers star Mookie Betts’ performance massively impressed him in their 3-1 win. During the match, the two MVPs of LA went on to share a moment of mutual respect among each other.

As the baseball star hit his second home run of the evening, James joined the crowd in giving a standing ovation. The 2018 AL MVP responded to it with a salute before the 19-time NBA All-Star tipped his hat to showcase his respect. Later, on his Instagram story, LeBron James shared the clip with a caption stating, “You already know my brother”. This was further appreciative of the two-time World Series champion.

This moment captured the heart of the fans from both sports. James’ love for baseball is well known, so his acknowledgment of the greatness of Betts comes across as no surprise. Above all, it also displays one more thing.

The unique bond between LeBron and Magic

Magic and Bron have always been appreciative of each other. The former Lakers’ President played a key role in bringing the four-time NBA champion to the franchise.

His pitch to LeBron reportedly remained his favorite as he told him, “You could be responsible for the greatest franchise in the world”.?James repaid the trust in him in 2020 by winning a championship for the Lakers.

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So, LeBron James’ path indirectly crossing again with Magic Johnson after all this time, does not come as a surprise. With the all-time leading NBA scorer approaching the twilight of their career, these are the moments the fans cherish forever.

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