Fans weren’t happy with how NBA star LeBron James interacted with a young fan. As the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded, Team USA took their time to celebrate their gold medal win against France. As James made his way to the party, he was met by a flock of fans who wanted a picture and an autograph.
Most fans don’t get a lot of chances to see the Olympic MVP up close. That’s why fans were excited to see James. However, the star forward didn’t feel like interacting with them on his way to the party.
As he got out of his car, a young fan approached him with his phone, ready for a picture. But James shut down the fan and was filmed saying, “Enough,” even pointing at his admirer. The fan backed away as the LA Lakers All-Star went to the venue and danced before entering the establishment.
Fans react to LeBron James’ interaction with a young fan (Image credits: Imagn)
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With this, fans shared their thoughts on X (formerly known as Twitter) regarding what James did with the fan.
“MJ would never did that,” a fan said, immediately comparing him to Michael Jordan.
“Yelling at a lil kid is crazy😭” another fan said.”This is why Jordan is the goat. He never let his fans hang high and dry,” a fan wrote.
Others tried to look at it from a different perspective and defend James.
“The man don’t want nobody running up on him. He a regular human just like everybody else,” a fan said.
“Idk why yall think kids can do whatever and it’ll be okay,” another fan defended James.
“He told the kid to stop… yall write anything,” a fan said.
The 2024 Paris Olympics could be the final time for LeBron James’ USA run
After winning the gold medal, there were questions regarding LeBron James’ next stint with Team USA. The Olympics will take place in Los Angeles in 2028, and fans are wondering which players could participate in the men’s basketball category.
James’ name has been tossed around. According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the three-time Olympic gold medalist could bid farewell to international competition after the Paris Games.
“No, I can’t see myself playing in LA. I also didn’t see myself playing in Paris. But four years from now, now I can’t see it,” James said.
Still, winning three gold medals and one bronze has helped James’ career significantly. The 2024 Paris stint is a perfect way to end his Team USA career.
