Each time LeBron James steps onto the court, he captures the attention of everyone around — the opposition players, his team members, the TV production crew (surely), and the thousands of eyeballs that follow his every action from the stands. On his part, LeBron would be mostly focused on the game. No, says a woman, who has posted a clip online after the Lakers’ road game against the Memphis Grizzlies. She is claiming that LeBron was constantly staring at her during the contest.
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Her video was reposted by Raphousetv (RHTV) MEDIA on X, amassing over a million views within hours. In the clip, the woman is seen filming the game from her courtside seat at FedExForum. Her attempt was to gather proof that LeBron frequently stares at her.
She started the clip saying, “One thing about it, LeBron James is going to recognize me at a game every single time. Come to this game with me and see if I’m tripping.”
The woman was seated right next to the Lakers bench. The superstar can be seen looking at her camera in a few instances. That too for a fraction of a second.
Such glances are pretty normal if someone is seated right beside the team bench. Those fleeting moments cannot be taken as proof that LeBron was staring. That too with any kind of interest.
“Y’all, look, did he not stare in my eyes? I don’t know, maybe I’m tripping,” she added during as a voiceover on the footage.
Towards the end of the video, the woman says that she feels like a part of the James family now.
Sensing the oddity in her behavior, fans started labeling her as a “creep” and a “stalker” in the comments.
Female Fan Says That Lebron James Is Going To Recognize Her At Every Time😳 pic.twitter.com/bpaNXdtLAy
— Raphousetv (RHTV) MEDIA 🔌 (@raphousemedia) November 9, 2024
The video seemed harmless in general. The woman did not initiate any questionable action against LBJ. But her claim is not just far-fetched, but provoking too.
Let us accept that playing in the arena, LeBron must’ve looked at hundreds of other people. Most occasions it would be without much thought on intent attached. Even if eye contact happened, it would not mean anything.
Above all, LeBron is a devoted family man. The intention of posting this clip reeks of an attempt to stir up controversy and get some clicks at the superstar’s expense.
As of now, nobody from LBJ’s family or team has commented on it. Most likely, we’ll not get a reaction from them either.
James and wife Savannah James are best friends
LeBron is married to his high school sweetheart Savannah. His fans are well aware that he is not interested in a life outside of his family. The two got married in 2013 and are blessed with three kids. They are affectionately addressed as the ‘Royal Couple’ of the NBA.
In the recently released Netflix series, Starting 5’ Savannah said that after all these years, they’re still best friends.
She said, “Both of us are just really young at heart. I think that’s the best way to keep things fresh and new. We are two peas in a pod. He’s my bestie.”
King James also shared his take on the importance of family: “I wouldn’t have had the career I’ve had, I wouldn’t be who I am without her.”
This video, if at all it is an attempt to drive a wedge between, is a bad and despicable act, period.
