LeBron James Joins Anthony Davis in Marvel Fandom, as Nostalgia Overwhelms Lakers Star

LeBron James is a man with varied tastes. LBJ has often expressed his love for the NFL, Hip Hop, and other things to fans via podcast appearances and interviews. However, this time, another particular situation draws the interest of the four-time NBA champion. Marvel has revamped their animated X-Men series, which used to air in the early 90s and 2000s, and apparently, Bron used to tune in when he was a kid like millions of others.

So, he took to X to express his excitement with the very new version of the show. “Where can I watch the new X-MEN 97 animated series?? I loved it back in the days,” asked James.

However, it remains to see if the new show will fascinate LeBron James. Even Lakers number 2 man Anthony Davis seems to share the fandom of X-Men as he also wrote on X about the show saying, “It’s time for a new Marvel movie to drop!!!”. 

The debut of X-Men ’97 coinciding with the upcoming theatrical releases of Deadpool & Wolverine, promises an exciting year for X-Men enthusiasts. No wonder AD and LBJ can’t wait for it. Over three decades since the premiere of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 is now available on Disney Plus. Marvel has been teasing fans with glimpses of the new show, ensuring it retains its predecessor’s nostalgic ’90s feel and 2D charm.

Initially announced in 2021, the show is helmed by the recently ousted Beau DeMayo as the showrunner and head writer. Drawing inspiration from the comics, the revival brings back many voice actors from the original series, alongside fresh faces and a mysterious character portrayed by Theo James.

Will LeBron James get a flavor of the Old X-Men in the new show?

The Animated Series concluded with a gripping finale. Henry Gyrich utilized a weapon against Professor X, intensifying his telepathic powers to the extent of inducing a coma. This incident exposed superhumans to the world, with Magneto poised to initiate a conflict against humans as Professor X’s life hung in the balance.

While X-Men ’97 is a standalone series, it picks up the narrative from the 1997 finale, ensuring viewers remain immersed in that era. Marvel’s VP of animation, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, explains that the show honors the original series while offering a fresh perspective, appealing to fans of all ages. So, for LBJ, it’s back to his childhood in Akron, Ohio. Will you be tuning in as well? Let us know in the comments.

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