LeBron James makes young LA Lakers fan cry with classy gesture
Share:
LeBron James reduced a fan to tears for all the right reasons on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Lakers sealed a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena but James's presence alone was enough to make one young supporter's night. The Lakers icon was caught making a heartwarming gesture following the game after emotional scenes played out courtside earlier in the evening.
![[The Lakers icon sought the youngster out after the game and posed for photos with her]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/01/94195515-0-The_Lakers_icon_sought_the_youngster_out_after_the_game_and_pose-a-19_1737078248868.jpg){kind=icon}
The 40-year-old was captured walking over to the sideline during Wednesday's game when the television broadcast captured the sweet reaction of a girl sat behind him. The young fan, dressed in a James jersey, instantly burst into tears at seeing her idol and covered her mouth in disbelief, sending her family members into fits of laughter.
![[It marked the Lakers second game back after the LA wildfires postponed their schedule]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/01/94195587-0-image-m-16_1737078157746.jpg)
James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, was completely oblivious to the tearful display unfolding behind him until he was made aware of the moment at halftime. This young fan was in AWE getting to see LeBron up close 🥹 pic.twitter.com/lnaDZ1sqbq.
LeBron James made a young fan cry during the Lakers' game Wednesday night. The youngster's reaction sparked a classy gesture from the NBA icon, who sought her out after the game. James posed for photos with the adorable supporter, who appeared stars-truck as she once again struggled to keep her tears at bay.
'Thank goodness that I actually looked at my phone at halftime, or I wouldn't have even seen the reaction when I waved to her in the first half,' James said postgame. 'I waved to her, and then I got back to play. 'So, to have that type of connection with someone, where they can have that type of reaction, I think that's what it's all about.
