The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the next round of the NBA Playoffs. A Game 6 victory sealed the deal for LeBron James and Co. All while legendary actor Jack Nicholson watched from the sidelines.
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Memphis proved a formidable opponent for the Lakers, but last night was a blowout. The King led his team to a 40-point victory, beating the Grizzlies 125-85. Now, they wait patiently to see which of their Pacific Division rivals, the Golden State Warriors or the Sacramento Kings prevail.
Either way, this win is one for the records. Especially considering how hard they fought to get there, making their way through the Play-In. We expect no less from LeBron, but perhaps a brief moment shared with Nicholson is what motivated him even further.
LeBron James and Jack Nicholson embraced prior to the Lakers’ blowout victory over the Grizzlies
LeBron James led the Lakers to the second round with a solid 22-point, six assists, and five rebound performance. An impressive game, and one that had the crowd at the Crypto.com Arena roaring. A crowd that had quite a few celebrities in attendance.
Kyrie Irving and Adele aside, the biggest name was none other than Jack Nicholson. The Shining actor is a die-hard Lakers fan and wasn’t going to miss the chance to see his team progress. He even embraced The King near his usual courtside seats. Seats he hasn’t sat on since the Lakers’ 2021 season opener.
Luckily for him, his return from his two-year hiatus ended in victory. The 86-year-old looked mighty pleased, and will hopefully be more consistent with his attendance going forward.
After all, the man has been a season ticket holder since 1970. With the Lakers gunning for an 18th championship banner, best believe Nicholson isn’t going to miss the opportunity to bare witness.
Jack Nicholson has been a Los Angeles Lakers fan for 53 years now
The Los Angeles Laker organization is quite something special. They garner the most supporters all around the world, with the majority of NBA fans in the likes of Brazil, China, India, and Mexico being part of the Laker faithful.
However, it is the celebrity support that really makes this fanbase different. And, the jewel in the crown for the purple and gold is none other than Jack Nicholson.
Nicholson has been supporting the Lakers for 53 years now. A season ticket holder since 1970, he witnessed it all. From the days of Jerry West to the flashy Showtime Lakers to the dominance of Shaq and Kobe. And now, the era of LeBron James.
Whether it’s Snoop Dogg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ice Cube, or Will Ferrell. None compare to the true Lakers superfan, John Joseph Nicholson.
