?After I Lost??: 22-Year-Old NBA Star Recalls a Heartwarming Gesture by LeBron James Moments After Losing to the Lakers

NBA superstar LeBron James might be ruthless on the court but he sure is a down-to-earth individual when he is not focused on crushing his opponents. Having played in the league for 20 years, King James has become an inspiration to millions who wish to one day become a basketball icon like him. It is not uncommon for players to maintain a close bond with their on-court opponents or simply acquaintances. For instance, the 19x All-Star apparently did not hesitate to fulfill one of his opponents’ requests just minutes after they faced each other on the court.

The LA Lakers recently put up an impressive game against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game 6. Displaying an outstanding defensive performance, LeBron James led his team to a 125-85 victory.

LeBron James fulfills his opponent’s request

Despite being an ardent Kobe Bryant fan, New Orleans Pelicans player Trey Murphy had one wish that only LeBron James could have fulfilled. In the latest episode of JJ Redick’s The Old Man and The Three podcast, Murphy talked about his second game against LeBron James’ Lakers. He relayed that it was during the 2021-22 season and the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to make it to the play-in tournament.

While the Pelicans eventually lost to the Lakers, Murphy stated that it was a ‘cool experience going against LeBron’. He added that after the game concluded, he asked the 4x NBA champion for a picture for his mother. He said, “It was my mom’s birthday,?and my mom loves LeBron. I asked him, I was like, ‘Can you take a picture with my mom? It’s her birthday’.”

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He added, “And he was very nice to take a picture with her for her birthday and I was very appreciative of that because I understand. Like, after I lost, a lot of guys are, you know not very good people which I’m not either. But like yeah, it’s for my mom so I was appreciative.”

Following the Game 6 victory over the Grizzlies, LA will be facing either the Golden State Warriors or the Sacramento Kings in the conference semifinals.

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