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NBA Fan Ejected After Hugging LeBron James on Video During Lakers Game vs. Thunder

Joseph ZuckerJan 16, 2024

A fan was ejected from Monday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder after approaching LeBron James on the bench.

The man briefly embraced James and appeared to say something to the 19-time All-Star before getting escorted away by Crypto.com Arena personnel.

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Across his legendary career, James has been in the middle of multiple incidents involving NBA fans crossing the line.

In March 2013, a Cleveland Cavaliers fan ran onto the court to plead with the four-time MVP to return to the Cavs. The 2020-21 season saw two instances of fans getting ejected for making inappropriate remarks from the stands.

The Lakers earned a 112-105 victory over the Thunder on Monday to improve to 20-21. They occupy the final play-in tournament spot and sit four games back of the sixth-place Dallas Mavericks.

James played 39 minutes and finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists.