Looking to celebrate after his gold medal with Team USA, LeBron James scolded a young fan.
In front of a sea of adoring onlookers, LeBron James had a momentary stern reaction towards a young fan when entering a roped-off VIP venue. The child stepped toward James to ask for a picture as the Team USA superstar and his entourage made their way around cars, fans, security, media, photographers and more.
LeBron James snaps at a kid waiting to take a picture with him. A total POS. pic.twitter.com/2Pqao12l6r
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 11, 2024
The Olympic gold medalist abruptly stopped and raised his hand to catch the French fan’s attention. James then pointed at the fan as he continued forward toward the venue’s entrance. From the clip of the interaction, James’s words to the fan cannot be heard.
As the Los Angeles Lakers point-forward came upon the precipice of the establishment, he paused. Perhaps he realized his reaction to the young fan was too harsh. James then danced and shimmied to get the crowd back on his side. The person taking the video can be heard cheering with the other spectators.
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James was seen telling the kid ‘stop’ before he pulled off a dance move while entering the venue.
“Stop, stop, stop” he said to the kid.
James was… pic.twitter.com/VQj3Z9M8X8
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 11, 2024
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