LeBron James sat out the recent Lakers’ clash against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury. However, the sidelining did not prevent the King from garnering headlines. Initially, the member of the Fenway Sports Group displayed his support for Liverpool FC by donning the latest Liverpool FC x LeBron James apparel line. Moreover, as James saw his team battle from the bench, an interaction with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and her friend Linda Rambis caught the fans’ attention.

As the telecast showed James conversing with them, the two women cheerfully smiled, displaying affectionate gestures to LeBron. The highlight came when Buss briefly resorted to resting on James’ shoulder, marking a point for mixed reactions from the fans.

As the crew at Gil’s Arena touched on the instance, they could not help but elicit hilarious remarks themselves. While Gilbert Arenas commended James’ knack for maintaining high-profile connections, Rashad McCants added a comedic breakdown. Imagining James talking business with Jeanie, McCants dubbed James to say, “2 for 120 [a potential extension with the Lakers], a statue [in the Lakers arena] and Bronny [drafting James’ son to the league]”

James is currently in the first year of his extension, with a player option for the next year. Despite the contract, there are concerns regarding his future with the franchise. Much of these speculations come with Bronny James’ timeline for making into the NBA. James has earlier voiced his desire to share an NBA court with his son. Moreover, as he continues to assert his desire, it is assumed that James could potentially sign with the team that drafts his son.

Moreover, the statue remark by Rashad came from the recent notions, when James’ candidacy for a statue gained traction after the Lakers honored Kobe Bryant by unveiling his statue.

Fans breakdown LeBron James and Buss’ conversation

As soon as James and Buss’ video gained attention, fans across social media shared their interpretations of the exchange. With them, even professional lip-readers have added their speculations, offering a more reliable take on the moment.

As per LegendZ on X, James wished Jeanie and Rambis a “Happy Women’s Day”. Moreover, he then extended his regards by acknowledging their powerful roles within the NBA world.

While Jeanie’s role is widely known, Rambis serves as the Lakers’ executive director of special projects.

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James has since returned to the court, leading the team to a victory over the top-tier Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, he aims to clinch a win against the Sacramento Kings.