On March 9, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks saw a notable absence on the court, as LeBron James opted to sit out due to a sore left ankle. This marked the ninth game missed by the 39-year-old NBA legend this season.
Despite his absence on the hardwood, LeBron made sure to be present at Crypto.com Arena to support his team from the sidelines. However, it wasn’t the game itself that stole the spotlight. Instead, it was a viral moment involving LeBron’s flattering gesture toward Lakers owner Jeanie Buss courtside.
In the video that quickly gained over 2 million views, the 4× NBA champion and Lakers’ Power Forward, at 39 years old displayed camaraderie with his team’s owner Jeanie Buss. The footage also featured Kurt Rambis’ wife, Linda Rambis, who holds the position of Lakers Executive Director of Special Projects and shares a longstanding friendship with Jeanie Buss.
The chemistry and playful interactions between LeBron James, Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis fueled a trollfest on social media.
“Bron shooting 3’s on and off the court,” one fan wrote.
Bron shooting 3’s on and off the court
— Taylor🥀 (@Jonny_Maps) March 9, 2024
Another fan wrote, “Am I lip-reading this wrong or does he just say “First of all… Happy International Women’s Day.” Only got one chance a year to hit that shot and Bron didn’t miss.
Am I lip reading this wrong or does he just say “First of all… Happy International Women’s day”
Only got one chance a year to hit that shot and Bron didn’t miss.— Billy 🏈 (@Billyhottakes) March 9, 2024
“It seems like LeBron’s injury is going to be caused by sleeping on the couch or outside the house,” joked a third fan.
t seems like LeBron's injury is going to be caused by sleeping on the couch or outside the house
— Stella ✧.* (@Sthormyy) March 9, 2024
“Really insane to touch someone’s husband like that in public lol,” commented an X user.
really insane to touch someone’s husband like that in public lol
— Aarti✍️ (@ItsAarti_) March 9, 2024
“The woman on the right OWNS THE TEAM. Pays his enormous salary,” read a comment.
The woman on the right OWNS THE TEAM. Pays his enormous salary.
— Paul Lee (@BeeBimBop) March 9, 2024
One fan cheekily wrote, “As an MJ lifer I will now allow for there to be a debate because this is HOF work.”
As an MJ lifer I will now allow for there to be a 🐐 debate because this is HOF work.
— Street-Legal Sicko (@Darren__ODell) March 9, 2024
Here are a few more hilarious reactions to the Lebron-Jeanie-Linda’s interaction during Lakers versus Bucks game.
“This is fuckin hilarious. The man did not miss. Well played King.”
This is fuckin hilarious.
The man did not miss,
Well played King.— SelfieStick. (@self_brandon) March 9, 2024
“Bron got that magic Johnson in him.”
Bron got that magic Johnson in him
— King Stiizy XIV (@MasterOfKwando) March 9, 2024
“Bro is acting like this court side. What’s he doing in the clubs?!?”
Bro is acting like this court side. What’s he doing in the clubs?!?!👀
— Robbie Leffel (@robbieleffel) March 9, 2024
“Bron high as hell spitting next level playerism.”
Bron high as hell spitting next level playerism
— Perré Aye (@PerreAye) March 9, 2024
“Infinite arm touches.”
Infinite arm touches pic.twitter.com/iW3eHSSVfM
— Juiced Bets (@OxJuiced) March 9, 2024
LeBron James is married to Savannah James since September 14, 2013 The pair shares three children, Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri.
While, Jeanie Buss is currently married to comedian Jay Mohr.
Lakers Head Coach’s Opinion About LeBron James’ Injury
As reported by LakersNation.com, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham explained that LeBron James’ ankle issue has been bothering him for weeks. Ham also mentioned that they are uncertain if James will have to manage it for the rest of the season.
However, the head coach expressed confidence in LeBron James and the medical team to handle the situation and prioritize his health. The hope is that LeBron James will be ready for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
