During the LA Lakers vs. Miami Heat game on Wednesday night in Crypto.com Arena, cameras caught a young courtside fan getting rather emotional upon seeing 6-foot-8 LeBron James up close and personal.
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She started crying after LeBron came close to her 😭 pic.twitter.com/u43Iojh2y5
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 16, 2025
Then after the Lakers' victory, LeBron met up with the little girl he made cry, as he was seen giving her a wristband before they took a photo together.
This time she was all smiles, and now has a happy memory for life.
LeBron meets the young fan after the game ❤️ pic.twitter.com/29jD7paIGf
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2025
In view of the game, LeBron dropped 22 points (9-of-15 FG), grabbed five rebounds, and dished out nine assists, lifting the Lakers to a 117-108 win over his former team.
REAVES LOBS TO LEBRON 🔥🔥
WOW. pic.twitter.com/n1M9q0Blbj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2025
At 40 years old, in his 22nd season, LeBron is averaging 23.7 points (50.9% FG; 39.1% 3PT), 7.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game.
With their most recent win, the Lakers have now snapped a three-game losing streak, as they improve to a 21-17 record, making them currently the 6th seed in the Western Conference standings.
The team's next matchup will come when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, January 17, which will be a homecoming game for former player D'Angelo Russell, after he was just traded away a couple weeks ago.
