LeBron James Faces Backlash on Social Media for Controversial Incident with Young Fan After Leading USA to Gold Medal

LeBron James exiting a car outside of club at Paris.
LeBron James (Photo via makaveli75paris TikTok)

Social media is ripping on LeBron James after he was filmed refusing a young fan’s selfie request outside of a Paris nightclub on Saturday night.

LeBron James helped the Americans to a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth straight gold medal at the Olympics. The 39-year-old had 14 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in the victory.

After the game, Team USA went to a luxurious Paris nightclub to celebrate. TikTok user @makaveli75paris shared a video of James exiting a car and slowly approaching the club’s entrance.

Moments after LeBron James got out of the car, a young fan came up to him and asked for a selfie. A visibly irritated James told the fan, “Stop, stop stop stop! Don’t do that,” before walking away:

@makaveli75paris#lebronjames now in paris Who refuses to take a picture with a fan he has the right to refuse it’s a legend #olympiquegames2024 #jeuxolympiques #paris2024 #paris #teamusa #james #nba #kingjames #lebron #lakersson original – Makaveli75paris

LeBron James faces backlash for 'snapping' at young fan after Olympics win  - Basketball - Sports - Daily Express US

 

After the video went viral on social media, fans destroyed James for refusing to honor the young fan’s request:Obviously, no high-profile celebrity of James caliber will honor every single fan’s request for a selfie or autograph. It’s not realistic for someone like James to stop and interact with every single fan who approaches them.

And unfortunately for this young fan, LeBron James was understandably not in the mood to start greeting others. James wanted to get in the club safely with his wife, Savannah, and celebrate the special gold medal victory with his teammates.

James decided not to play in the 2016 or 2020 Summer Olympics, having wanted to rest up his body and keep himself in shape for NBA season.

This years’ games will most certainly be James’ last as an Olympian, but he went out on the perfect note by leading the Americans to a fifth straight gold medal. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is now a three-time Olympic gold medalist, having also won it all at the 2008 and 2012 games.

Also Read: VIDEO: NBA Insider Shams Charania Named His GOAT, And It’s Not LeBron James Or Michael Jordan

Related Posts

“Extraterrestrial Discovered on a Home’s Rooftop”

In the realm of extraordinary discoveries, few things captivate the human imagination as much as the idea of extraterrestrial life. Such intrigue recently unfolded in a quaint neighborhood, where an astonishing event transpired – the unearthing of an …

Read more

Chilling secret of haunted plane uncovered after 70-year mystery following excavation

In the desolate expanse of an abandoned airfield, beneath the glare of searchlights and the hum of heavy machinery, a team of archaeologists and aviation experts embarked on a journey into the heart of darkness. Their mission: to excavate a …

Read more

Discover the Top Fall Tattoo Designs: Meaningful Symbols to Embrace the Season

It’s about time we showed off our adorably charming tattoos as autumn approaches. But what if you don’t already have a tattoo and want to get one right away? Therefore, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. We are well aware of the challenges people …

Read more

17+ Stunning Hand Tattoo Designs for Young Girls to Express Their Unique Style and Personality

Hа𝚗Ԁ tаttσσs аɾе а u𝚗ιquе а𝚗Ԁ Ԁιstι𝚗ctιᴠе аɾtιstιc cҺσιcе tҺаt ιs ɡаι𝚗ι𝚗ɡ ρσρulаɾιty аmσ𝚗ɡ wσmе𝚗. TҺеsе Ԁеsιɡ𝚗s аɾе 𝚗σt σ𝚗ly ᴠιsuаlly аρρеаlι𝚗ɡ, but аlsσ σffеɾ а fσɾm σf ρеɾsσ𝚗аl еxρɾеssισ𝚗 tҺаt stа𝚗Ԁs σut. Hеɾе, wе wιll еxρlσɾе sσmе σf tҺе mσst …

Read more

Security cameras recorded strange creatures walking down the street

The event has left residents of the town baffled and enthralled, with some speculating that it could indicate the existence of extraterrestrial life. The footage has become a topic of social media, with people sharing …

Read more

Alien and UFO rock art discovered in northwestern New York

All over the world, compelling rock art tells stories of bygone eras, recording the lives, beliefs and experiences of compelling civilizations. However, amongst these intricate carvings and drawings, there are interesting depictions…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *