Since turning 38 on December 30, 2022, LeBron James has been in the headlines for his red-hot form on the court. The Lakers superstar has averaged over 34 points in his last 12 games. He recently created history by bagging a career-high nine threes during his 46-point performance against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, this time, LeBron James became the center of attention after he shockingly showed up in an exclusive Liverpool jersey for their Wednesday’s encounter against the San Antonio Spurs. After the recent supportive gesture from James for his soccer team, fans recently made some staunch demands from the four-time NBA champ on Twitter.
LeBron James is an investor in the Liverpool Football Club through his association with the Fenway Sports Group. It is not the first instance LeBron has been spotted in Liverpool merchandise. However, on this occasion, it looks like the Lakers superstar has officially collaborated with Liverpool after the club’s recent partnership with Nike to unveil a new kit. Also, in his recent tweet, LBJ all but confirmed his unique collaboration with his team by sharing a strong message.
Fans make stalwart demands from LeBron James
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Liverpool FC posted a picture of LeBron James wearing a striped shirt with the Nike and Liverpool logo on their official Twitter account with the caption, “@King James.” In acknowledgment of Liverpool shoutout, LeBron James sent his team a ‘you’ll never walk alone’ message as his retweet read, “YNWA”
The recent show of support from LeBron James has left the fans in awe of the Lakers superstar. Moreover, the 18-time All-Star’s gesture towards his team Liverpool also triggered some faithful demands from fans on Twitter. One of the fans wrote, “Lakers AND Liverpool? Pick a struggle.”
Lakers AND Liverpool? Pick a struggle
— Nadz (@jaylenhive) January 26, 2023
Another loyal Liverpool fan wrote, “Buy a midfielder please Lebron for the love of god.” Here are some other reactions from the fans.
Buy a midfielder please Lebron for the love of god
— 🦥• (@BebeshLFC) January 26, 2023
Tell John to sign a midfielder pal
— Chambo (@davidc98) January 26, 2023
SAVE OUR FOOTBALL CUB LEBRON
— Leezus (@Leezus_) January 26, 2023
LeBron, Liverpool needs your assistance. Can you play some midfield?
— ح (@Hamzah_AlS) January 26, 2023
Help Liverpool get Jude Bellingham
— EZ (@Izzybb310) January 26, 2023
Bring Belligham to Liverpool. And then we talk.
— Kyorocop (@kyorocop) January 26, 2023
You gonna fund Bellingham's fee right? 👀
— C (@AnfieIdBiker) January 26, 2023
We need a new midfielder Bronny ???
— Gentrit Gashi (@GashiGentrit) January 26, 2023
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Many loyal Liverpool fans took notice of the grand gesture from LeBron James. However, they ended up demanding James to help solve the mid-field crisis Liverpool is going through currently. Moreover, some fans also urged the Lakers’ superstar to help the club secure a deal for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
LeBron’s journey with Liverpool
LeBron James’ association with Liverpool began in 2011 shortly after the Fenway Sports Group acquired the club. The four-time Finals MVP bought a two percent stake in Liverpool FC for a little over $5.5 million. Since then, James has been spotted sporting Liverpool merchandise many times. He also showed up during the 2022 Champions League finals to support Liverpool during their loss against Real Madrid.
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However, in March, James exchanged his Liverpool shares for a one percent stake in FSG, which owns the English soccer club and several other sports teams. Moreover, the estimated increase in value of LeBron’s investment in Liverpool is believed to be over $40 million. Thus, his partnership is Liverpool has been extremely successful and with the addition of Nike, a lot more collaborations are expected to be seen in the future.