LeBron James entered the national spotlight at 16 and became a worldwide icon shortly after. Over the past few decades, the world has gotten to know King James very well.
In addition to his prowess on the basketball court, James' social media presence has given fans a look inside his day-to-day life. Say what you want about James, but it's hard to deny that he's one of the most entertaining people around. As a recent trend on X (formerly Twitter) reminded us, James tends to be unintentionally hilarious.
On Friday, Aug. 9, a Jrue Holiday fan account with the handle @JrueUTD posted, "What’s the funniest LeBron Moment" on X. In the days since, the post has garnered over 135 million views and over 10,000 engagements, with users quoting the post with some of James' funniest moments.
Here are some of the best.
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The moments used in the quotes range from James' social media activity to candid moments and seemingly random things he's done during games. The consensus is that James is a funny guy.
In-game moments
Among the funnies is James' inexplicable decision to put Wendell Carter Jr.'s lenses over his eyes after a goggles accident in a game between the Lakers and Magic.
Why did he do this??? https://t.co/jpq6NczcZP pic.twitter.com/LBmZAzY36Y
— Gray 🐻 (@GrayHendrix) August 10, 2024
It ain’t our ball? https://t.co/h32JBWcnTt pic.twitter.com/XyX8lT6DvI
— Jayden (@HoodiJay) August 12, 2024
pic.twitter.com/X05zCbQZOd https://t.co/n5mS5T4qkM
— Gilbert McGregor (@GilMcGregor_) August 10, 2024
This had me in tears 😂 https://t.co/HbIgNNIyZ6 pic.twitter.com/a6zxk4k4P5
— Loopzzz (@PNILoopz) August 10, 2024
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Social media moments
A self-described doodler, James shared some of his art on his Instagram story. A drawing of Bart Simpson, wearing a "More Than An Athlete" t-shirt. James also apologized to the fictional character for giving him "a big ass head."
https://t.co/X30WUv8p9e pic.twitter.com/LeWaP8TMsz
— Your Friend Gomi🦝🚬🌱 (@GomiProcione) August 10, 2024
In an older era of Instagram, James shared a photo from the dentist's chair with the caption, "Please someone help me!!!"
https://t.co/PPqcyDkrlq pic.twitter.com/SNxpfP01sw
— ‘ (@jkbrainrot) August 11, 2024
There's the genuine shock and horror he shared upon learning an Outback Steakhouse in Akron, Ohio would be closing.
https://t.co/yHh4SnmGj9 pic.twitter.com/oCfNpU5hzx
— rebekah (@rebekahentralgo) August 10, 2024
He added a curious selection of hashtags while documenting a razor shave in Italy from a man he felt resembled former U.S. President George W. Bush.
https://t.co/U38pCTukVW pic.twitter.com/Ri1SegzT3m
— Døm ツ (@malcxlmflex) August 11, 2024
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Interview reactions
James can also be a highly entertaining interview — sometimes intentionally, sometimes not.
When the reporter asked Bron if JR Smith knew the score to the game😭 https://t.co/0YoRGTUI2r pic.twitter.com/RP2KBtmwAS
— Kyle Donovan (@KyleDonovan2000) August 12, 2024
Why did he feel the need to say this 😂pic.twitter.com/Igv9zliRhe https://t.co/f5P2UEoyAP
— Mal (@MindOfBron) August 13, 2024
Lmao like bruh come on dawg pic.twitter.com/HN81B5LFhJ https://t.co/2OlqVjvsVe
— JU-Bron , MARVEL JESUS Szn (@Jugg_Que_Naut) August 12, 2024
