LeBron James pulled out his phone during the game against Mavericks to praise one of his teammates

Even off the court, LeBron James still has the ability to control the headlines and the trending topics as he wants. When Los Angeles Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks during their preseason game last weekend, the NBA icon posted a tweet on ‘X‘ that went viral immediately, proving, once again, that his potential reach goes well far beyond the court.

During the game, James took his phone out and went on to his social media to praise his teammate Gabe Vincent, who was playing an outstanding game.

LeBron’s message was brief but telling:

GV going crazy right now!!! Sheesh

LeBron James

The tweet rapidly became a viral sensation on the site, racking up thousands of likes and hundreds of thousands of views and comments, as fans inundated with reactions ranging from awe to humor.

Fans React: “Bro tweeting from the bench!“

NBA fans moved fast to make LeBron’s words the evening’s hottest moment.

A few fans on Twitter praised him for demonstrating solidarity with Vincent, while others could not help but joke about the timing:

Bro tweeting from the bench

Why are you taking a month off the NBA regular season, my king?

Others interpreted the message as a good representation of LeBron’s leadership, as it was as robust as ever: loud, active, and always advocating for his teammates.

Luka Doncic is going for MVP. Austin Reaves is going for All-Star. Gabe Vincent is going for Sixth Man of the Year. And you … oh, where do I even begin? #23

LeBron’s team role in action

Although it might have seemed like a fluff moment, the post does read into something richer about LeBron’s on-court and off-court presence. Even if he is not directly on the court, he is still connected regardless, offering support, taking the best out of his teammates, and driving fan interaction.

The Lakers will have a pivotal season with LeBron James at his 40 years of age, who will manage his workload carefully. Such a little moment lets us know how he continues on guiding through energy and visibility and letting the fans know his effect goes beyond his playing minutes.

As the Lakers gear up for the regular season, everyone gets to enjoy more of the same: a glimpse of true leadership, involvement, and yes… social media engagement.