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Yet, the meme took on a life of its own, thanks to moments like a press conference where LeBron, holding The Autobiography of Malcolm X, admitted, “I kinda just started it a couple days ago,” when asked about his takeaways. You can probably guess how fans pounced at the opportunity, and the “First Page” narrative solidified.

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And as if fans weren’t enough, a former teammate jumped on the bandwagon in 2023. Alex Caruso was asked about LeBron’s reading habits on

The Pat McAfee Show. Hearing the question, he reacted as if an alien had descended and only he was unaware, quipping, “Wait, what books?“. Actually, a quip or pure bewilderment. Who knows?

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Fast forward to now, and the meme has reached new heights. ​It is clear now that Mr. LeBron is as humorous as his fans and, with that, a savvy businessman too.

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Is LeBron's meme mastery a sign of true GOAT status in sports marketing?

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