LeBron James’ surprise appearance on the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench during their Saturday night match against the Golden State Warriors was a moment that one lucky young fan will never forget. While the injury that kept the Lakers’ star out of the game was a disappointment for many spectators, it ended up making one young fan’s year.
When the Lakers star took his seat next to the young fan on the bench, she was in complete shock. She couldn’t believe that she was sitting next to the greatest basketball player of all time. In an interview with ESPN during the second quarter, she explained that she had originally bought the tickets in hopes of seeing James break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, but was still excited to see him play until he was ruled out.
The young fan’s reaction to sitting next to James was a mix of excitement and disbelief. “What’s going through my mind is just like ‘Oh my God, the greatest player of all time in basketball is sitting next to me. I just freak out completely, thinking ‘Oh my goodness, this is the best moment of my life.'”
The girl not only got to sit next to the NBA great on the bench, but also got a photo with him after the game. The Lakers ended up winning 109-103 behind 26 points from Dennis Schroder, and the young fan’s reaction to sitting next to James ended up going viral.
It was an unforgettable experience for the young fan, and an example of how even an injury can bring joy to someone. Even after being ruled out of the game, LeBron James made one young fan’s day by joining her on the bench and creating a memory that she’ll never forget.
