feature-image

Reuters

feature-image

Reuters

Tonight’s game is a much-awaited occasion for the Los Angeles Lakers fans. But they aren’t the only ones who seem to be thrilled to watch LeBron James and Co. in action. Reality TV star and entrepreneur, Kim Kardashian, was also in attendance for the event. Surprisingly, the fans couldn’t care less.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

The second in the Kardashian family, the NBA’s official Twitter account had posted a clip of her sitting courtside and cheering the game.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Kim Kardashian in attendance for the Los Angeles Lakers game

Celebrities also have their favorite teams, and on special occasions, they make their appearances. In Kim’s case, it looks like it’s the Lakers. The cameras seem to have a life of their own when the Kardashians are in town. Tonight was no different.

ADVERTISEMENT

But Kim wouldn’t be the most ardent fan of the Lakers when we take a look at a few others. From comedian Will Ferrell to one of the greatest actors of his generation, Jack Nicholson, the Lakers have a slew of loyal celebrity fans. While none of them might stand out as much as Kim, they have seen the rise and fall of the dominant LA side.

Read More: Accompanied by Floyd Mayweather, Defending NBA Champ Sits Courtside for Lakers vs Suns

ADVERTISEMENT

Kardashian presence isn’t well-received by fans

While many comments were bordering on insults, many did not like how Kim’s presence seemed to make the cameras focus on her. And this called for the Lakers fans to take to X (formerly Twitter). The rest were a flurry of comments about how the celebrity glam could never distract the Purple and Gold fans from their beloved Lakers.

ADVERTISEMENT

Right below the official clip was Ben’s comment, “Sadly, we don’t care… there’s basketball on.

ADVERTISEMENT

One user tweeted that all they wanted was to see the game.

Another user mentioned how he was there to watch the game and not Kim.

ADVERTISEMENT

Yet another user just ended the whole episode with two words – “Who cares

ADVERTISEMENT

And finally, this one has just had enough.

ADVERTISEMENT

LA fans are loyal to a fault. That much is clear. Anyway, the thrilling battle was in full swing at Crypto.com Arena and the Suns were following the Lakers, never letting the home team get a large advantage. With the game getting closer to the finish line, the tension was high in the stadium.

But there can only be one winner, and that is the Los Angeles Lakers. They will face the New Orleans Pelicans in the Semi-Finals of the In-Season Tournament. Sit tight for the next level of excitement in ‘Sin City’!

Watch This Story: Serena Williams vs Kim Kardashian Net Worth: Who Is More Affluent Between the Two?

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Geisha Pulimoottil Don

1,727 Articles

Geisha P. Don is an NBA Editor at EssentiallySports, where she manages a team of five reporters. A literature graduate, she brings a writer's empathy to her coverage, delving into the human side of athletes' lives.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Sameen Nawathe

ADVERTISEMENT