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“LeBron James gifting his sneakers is the best highlight the Lakers have had this preseason”: NBA Twitter mock The King as he dishes out game-worn shoes to a young fan after the loss against the Kings

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedOct 15, 2021

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After their 6^th and final preseason loss against the Sacramento Kings, Lakers star LeBron James gifts his game-worn to a young fan.

Despite stacking the team with some of the biggest names in the NBA this offseason, LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers ended their preseason campaign with a terrible winless 0-6 record. With a team filled with All-Stars and future Hall-Of-Famers, LAL was looking to be the deadliest team on paper in the entire association.

However, if it is of any consolation for Lakers fans – King James did manage to finish Thursday night’s battle looking to be pretty strong. Despite the 2020 champs’ 116-112 stunning loss, LBJ put up a game-high 30 points along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists on an extremely efficient 60/40/80 shooting splits, in just 29:24 minutes of play.

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Despite dishing out 6 assists during the game, Bron’s best assist came off the court where he gifted his game-worn Nike LeBron 19 Bred to a young James lover.

NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James gifting his shoes to a young admirer

As soon as Bron’s classy deed went viral, NBA Twitter went crazy.

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It is indeed a classy act by LeBron James making this young kid happy.

About the author

Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.