Even though players are used to tuning out whatever fans yell from the stands, one supporter managed to catch the attention of both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony-and the way each of them reacted could not have been more different.
Melo becomes the star spectator of the moment
It all started when a fan decided to bring up a moment from LeBron’s career that he probably didn’t expect to hear shouted across an arena.
LeBron James found himself in an unexpectedly uncomfortable situation when a fan enthusiastically yelled that he loved Space Jam 2, the movie LeBron starred in. Because the film received mixed reviews-many people still prefer Michael Jordan’s original-it’s no surprise LeBron might have assumed the comment was sarcastic or connected to those long-standing comparisons. Instead of engaging, he brushed it off and kept his attention elsewhere.
According to the fan’s own social media, he genuinely enjoyed the movie, but LeBron never turned around to acknowledge him. Carmelo Anthony, however, had a completely different reaction. Melo clearly found the whole moment amusing, laughing as the fan kept yelling toward the court. His reaction suggested that LeBron likely heard the shout but simply chose to ignore it, especially since he wasn’t actively practicing at the time and was only there to support his teammates.
Despite the courtside awkwardness, LeBron’s main focus remains his return to the floor. He continues preparing for his season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, practicing once again with the South Bay Lakers, the team’s G-League affiliate. According to ESPN, he felt no lingering effects from his workout-it was reportedly his first time playing 5-on-5 since the first round of the playoffs last April.
LeBron looks ahead as the Lakers’ road trip winds down
While the Lakers wrap up the last two games of a five-game road trip, LeBron didn’t travel with the team, staying behind to continue his training. Moments like the unexpected Space Jam 2 shout serve as a reminder that even when he’s off the court, NBA chaos always finds him.
In the end, what started as an odd shout from the stands turned into a funny snapshot of how two stars can experience the same moment in completely opposite ways-LeBron choosing silence, Melo choosing laughter, and fans getting yet another courtside story to talk about.
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