Renowned star LeBron James, from the Los Angeles Lakers, went viral last Wednesday (17) when he became completely distracted during an interview, captivated by the broadcast of his son, Bronny James’ game, on television.
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While sharing his impressions with reporters in the locker rooms after the convincing 127-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the team’s number 23 showed a lack of concentration at several moments, completely involved in his son’s promising basketball performance. “Throw!” LeBron exclaimed to the TV, causing laughter among those present.
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Although he immediately apologized for the distraction, the star quickly became deeply involved in his son’s game again. “Throw! Throw! That’s a great pass!”, he praised enthusiastically. “Hold that damn ball, man! That’s why you have to shoot this thing,” he said of a subsequent play. In a subsequent moment, the Lakers’ press secretary asked the journalists’ final questions, who tried to bring LeBron back to reality. One pro asked James’s take on Anthony Davis’ recent performance, mentioning a triple-double at Utah and another near-flawless performance against the Mavericks.
James, laughing, responded casually: “Yes, he’s learning from me how to pass the ball into the paint (laughs). That’s what I’ve been saying.” Even so, the Lakers leader couldn’t completely distract himself from the TV. Despite trying to stay focused on the interview, he ended up getting distracted again, creating hilarious moments. While addressing the Los Angeles team’s defensive performance in the final quarter, he interrupted his response with a sudden scream, surprising the journalists. He then explained his reaction: “Sorry… He had a free tray.”