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LeBron James Responds to Viral Female Fan Calling Him GOAT

Published 02/12/2023, 12:10 PM EST

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LeBron James is more than just a basketball star, he’s a cultural icon across all American states. In fact, King James is known for his humility and respect for his fans and is always seen taking time out to interact with them. Recently, a 12-year-old Lakers fan had the experience of a lifetime when LeBron sat next to him at a game. The clip of her stunned reaction went viral and was watched by countless fans worldwide. But it’s LeBron’s wholesome reaction to the situation that truly showcased his love for fans.

Lebron James took his instagram and wrote about the young fan’s reaction of him sitting next to her. In fact, King James wrote a very thoughtful message on his story which will truly touch fans’ hearts.

LeBron’s wholesome reaction to a young fan’s dream-come-true moment

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LeBron James is known for his incredible talent on the court and his big heart off the court. On Saturday night, he added another memorable moment to his legacy. Despite being sidelined due to injury, LeBron made a young fan’s night by sitting next to her close to the Lakers’ bench. The young fan was in awe of being so close to one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

This wholesome interaction was captured by cameras and shared by LeBron on his Instagram story, where he wrote, “This is exactly why I love what I do.” LeBron’s genuine care for his fans is what endears him to so many people and makes him a true role model on and off the court. This heartwarming moment is just another example of LeBron’s character and the impact he has on the lives of those around him.

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Fan called LeBron James GOAT while sharing her overwhelming experience

LeBron James made a young fan’s dreams come true by sitting next to her during a recent Lakers game. The 12-year-old fan, who had asked for tickets months in advance in the hopes of seeing LeBron break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, was overwhelmed when she saw him sit next to her. She called it “the best moment of my life” and added that she can’t believe that “the greatest player of all time in basketball” is sitting next to her.

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LeBron’s willingness to make a young fan’s day is just another example of his big heart and his genuine care for his fans. It’s clear that this was an unforgettable moment for the young fan and a testament to LeBron’s impact on the lives of those around him.

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Nivedita Dubey

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Nivedita Dubey is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Nivedita has been following the NBA for a long time now and is deeply interested in the strategic intricacies of the sport. To hone her understanding of the inner workings of the game, she closely follows the analyses of popular NBA insiders and reporters like, Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania.
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