“He Probably Hasn’t Done That Since He Was Nine Years Old”: Celtics Star Reveals What LeBron James Must be Loving in the Orlando Bubble

Gone are the days when LeBron James could chill with his friends in public without being hogged by fans. The 2008 video of him sitting in a gas station, eating burgers along with Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, and his USA teammates is probably one of the rare instances we have seen him just being himself in public without worrying about fans.

But according to Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker, the Orlando Bubble has given them an opportunity to experience that again. While speaking to Taylor Rooks from Bleacher Report, Walker talked about his experience in the bubble so far.

“Whenever you go downstairs you are going to see somebody,” said Walker. “The other night, me and JT (Jayson Tatum) were walking to get some food and we see Bron walking, (with) JR, Jared Dudley, and Kuz. It’s very rare to see LeBron walking by himself and being comfortable. I was telling someone he probably hasn’t done that since (he) was nine years old. Not worrying about people coming up to him and being bothered asking for something. He is able to be comfortable and walk around, and that is pretty cool.”

LeBron James: Most popular athlete in the NBA

LeBron James arrived in the NBA as a hyped teenager. Coming straight out of high school into the league, he was selected number one overall in 2003. After winning three championships and four MVPs, he has lived up and gone beyond those expectations.

Last month, Forbes reported that James is the most popular athlete in the USA. He and Michael Jordan are the most popular players to have ever played in the league. He also stands #5 in their The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes 2020 ranking, raking in deals with multiple brands like Nike, Beats Electronics, and Coca-Cola.

So with all this fame, the bubble is a great opportunity for him and his other colleagues to have a calm time. They may be missing out on family, choice food, and a lot of other things, but they have the freedom to walk around without being badgered by fans. After months of no basketball, fans will finally be able to see  LeBron in action as the NBA resumes in just two weeks.