The Fanatics Fest in New York City got one of the NBA’s biggest superstars in LeBron James, and a few hecklers from downtown.
Recently, while heading to the fest on June 21, LeBron was met by some noisy fans who tried to get under his skin. One particular over-hyped fan among them was telling him he’ll never measure up to Michael Jordan.
But true to form, LeBron handled it like a pro, staying cool and collected with his entourage despite the jeers.
EXCLUSIVE: #LeBronJames had to deal with some salty fans outside a New York City event Saturday night … with angry pedestrians hurling insults at the basketball legend. pic.twitter.com/hrDLtaRYRq
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 22, 2025
However, this back-and-forth came soon after the Lakers’ superstar poked fun at the Knicks fan on the stage. He took a curious jab at the NY fan’s expense while trolling them for their NBA Finals snub.
“Knicks fans, y’all good? You going to the Finals next year? We’ll see,” LeBron earlier said at the event.
“Knicks fans, y’all good? You going to the Finals next year?”
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 21, 2025
– LeBron trolling Knicks fans 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/FlsuaFQgrM
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Although James is taking a break this off-season after the Lakers were knocked out of the NBA playoffs. But it looks like he can’t escape the noise that comes with being a superstar.
Not all fans were this pumped up; there was some great love for LeBron at the event. He had a heartwarming moment when streamer Kai Cenat introduced him to two of his biggest fans, Tylil and CashNasty.
LeBron James Shared His Honest Reaction To Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury
While LeBron James is actively engaging in the off-season merry-go-rounds, he’s keeping a close eye on the NBA Finals as well.
LeBron expressed deep concern and support for Tyrese Haliburton following the young guard’s severe leg injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
“F**K!!!!!!!!” he tweeted.
FUCK!!!!!!!! 🤦🏾♂️🙏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 23, 2025
Haliburton sustained the injury early in the first quarter while attempting to make a play. The miscalculated load on his already nursing foot leading to his being helped off the court. Unfortunately, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
The bond between Haliburton and James has grown since they played together at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. James has also consistently praised Haliburton’s skill and performance.
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