Michael Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of US sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, closely followed by basketball player Kobe Bryant, baseball pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James. Other stars to appear on … Read more
LeBron James has been known to hobnob with A-listers, but he recently revealed he has a good relationship with one in particular. Leonardo DiCaprio. The Lakers superstar told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin during a wide-ranging interview that he and the “Titanic” actor are actually buds. Leonardo DiCaprio has been seen at Lakers games cheering on LeBron … Read more
LeBron James has finally weighed in on how he believes his game stacks up with Michael Jordan. And his take might surprise some of his fans. During a recent interview with ESPN, James revealed “there are some things that I do better than” Jordan, though the Lakers star stopped well short of saying he’s more … Read more
Even national champions get star struck. UCLA women’s basketball team center Lauren Betts was seen in a social media video on Tuesday night nearly losing her mind following an encounter with LeBron James. The newly crowned champ was at Crypto.com Arena to be honored by the Los Angeles Lakers for her and her team’s triumphant … Read more
A recent Anthony Davis prank sent Draymond Green into orbit. The Mavericks star played the gag on his NBA colleague as part of his new “Foul Play with Anthony Davis” show, and the bit was so believable, Green almost socked a man over it all. Davis, with the help of LeBron James and Rich Paul, … Read more
No talking to the benchwarmer. An “enforcer” prevented media at the Final Four from speaking to LeBron James’ son, redshirting Arizona freshman Bryce James, during the open locker room sessions Thursday, according to Yahoo. The decision to nix any potential interviews with LeBron’s middle child came from the basketball legend and his agency, Klutch Sports … Read more
Stephen A. Smith couldn’t help but praise LeBron James amid the Lakers’ win streak. During Thursday’s installment of “First Take,” the ESPN personality — whose feud with James has played out in the public eye — changed his tune on the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and explained that “he has to be applauded” for how … Read more
Good manners clearly go a long way for LeBron James. The Lakers superstar was spotted stopping in his tracks on Monday night and throwing his John Hancock on a young fan’s sneaker after the boy politely asked for an autograph. The cool scene unfolded inside the Toyota Center in Houston, just after Los Angeles beat … Read more
Sure doesn’t look like there’s any way the last of LeBron James’ offspring will be a basketball player. After Zhuri James showed off some skills on the hardwood during a road trip to Northern California with her dad over the weekend, LeBron’s wife made it clear the 11-year-old will not be following in her father … Read more
One of the most recognizable faces in pop music took his seat courtside at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night and immediately ignited the crowd and The King. Justin Bieber didn’t just sit courtside Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Orlando Magic—he became LeBron James biggest cheerleader. Every spin move from LeBro drew … Read more
LeBron James’ gameday ‘fit on Sunday came from an unlikely source — an 11-year-old. The Lakers superstar revealed just prior to Los Angeles’ home matchup against the Grizzlies that his daughter, Zhuri, had picked out his wardrobe for the evening. “This is courtesy of Zhuri Nova Ann Marie James,” James said as he walking into … Read more
It was daddy-daughter date night at Crypto.com Arena for Jay-Z and Blue Ivy on Wednesday — and the two had a pair of sweet seats for the big Lakers game. With LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the rest of the Lakers taking on the Spurs in the last NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup of the week, … Read more
Stephen A. Smith’s war against LeBron James took another turn on Monday when he accused the NBA superstar of orchestrating the caught-on-camera interaction when James confronted Smith at a Lakers game in March. The candid ESPN host declared “I don’t like his ass” when discussing James during an appearance on the “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast … Read more
The King is nothing without his Queen. LeBron James opened up about his marriage with wife Savannah James, whom he’s been with since high school, and how he will “fight, crawl, scratch, bite” to make his marriage work. The 21-time NBA All-Star appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the “Everybody’s Crazy” podcast, hosted by his wife … Read more
LeBron James punked everyone. The Lakers star announced an ad with Hennessy on Tuesday after nearly breaking the internet with his “The Second Decision” teaser Monday on social media. “Well, everyone’s on pins and needles across the country,” an unidentified man says to James while sitting across from him on an empty basketball court. “Ready … Read more
LeBron James appears to have seismic news coming Tuesday amid retirement rumors. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who’s entering his 23rd season and turning 41 in December, shared a video on social media saying that “The Second Decision” is coming on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. ET. “The decision of all decisions,” James wrote, including … Read more
LeBron James has opened up about his marriage to wife Savannah, saying that the union with his high school sweetheart isn’t “picture perfect.” The Lakers star, 40, who shares three kids with Savannah, 39, shared his candid thoughts in an interview with Speedy Morman on the “360 with Speedy” podcast Thursday. “I’m gonna be honest, a relationship … Read more
Things did not end on a good note with Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James. During an appearance on former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” podcast Friday, Smith said that he has zero contact with James and does not have any interest in ever speaking to him again. “There’s no situation and there’s no … Read more
LeBron James is enjoying his European summer amid speculation about his Lakers future. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and his wife, Savannah James, were spotted in St. Tropez with Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and his fiancée, Winnie Harlow, as seen in an Instagram post the model shared on Friday. LeBron and Kuzma were Lakers teammates … Read more
Perhaps Bronny James sent a card or some chocolates. Dan Patrick took issue with James being absent from Luka Doncic’s press conference for his three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on Saturday. “Bronny James should’ve been there,” Patrick said on his self-titled show.. “You’re the last guy on the roster, you should be there. … Read more