Team USA is currently proving to be on top of the line at the Paris Olympics. Besides Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins who swiftly secured wins in their opening rounds, the Basketball team also stunned Serbia in the opening match. The team was led by none other than LeBron James, former WTA pro-Serena Williams witnessed their triumph and became a superfan of the Lakers star.

Team USA celebrated a strong start to the Paris Olympics as they against Serbia with an impressive score of 110-84. LeBron James played a crucial role in the victory and oozed confidence when he posted pictures from the game on Instagram. Serena Williams is a part of his his massive 159 million followers, and didn’t miss his celebration posts.

Being a long-time admirer of LeBron and his game, she showed her excitement by commenting, “Danggggggggggggggggg” on his post. This highlighted the existing support and a strong bond between these two sporting legends.

LeBron James’ performance in the match was nothing less than spectacular. He scored 21 points and dished out nine assists while securing eight rebounds. LeBron was perfect from the floor in the first half as he made all five shots. His dominance also continued into the third quarter, where he took over the game at crucial moments. However, it isn’t because of this particular match that Serena came forward to appreciate James.

The bond between Williams and James is built on mutual respect and admiration. The former WTA pro has consistently praised LeBron’s dedication and contribution to the sporting world. She once said, “LeBron is amazing… He’s an incredible player, and I think what he’s done is really, really special,” admiring the amazing achievements that LeBron secured in his career. Serena also admires his work ethic, stating, “I love how hard he works… He’s always pushing himself to be better.”

However, their bond isn’t just limited to mutual respect as there have been several moments where fans saw them indulge in cheeky banters.

Serena Williams trolls LeBron James at the ESPY Awards

The ongoing season brought several surprises for Serena Williams. Although it has been a while since she announced her retirement, fans got to experience moments of her on the court with a docuseries released in collaboration with ESPN. Along with the series, the former WTA pro had the opportunity to host the ESPY Awards, a highly-anticipated award ceremony for athletes and fans.

During her hosting session, Serena decided to take the roasting route as she took a dig at James. Talking about LJ Junior, she said, “He got drafted to the Lakers where he will play with his dad. And I truly hope Bronny has a long career… so long that he will see his hairline recede, then, miraculously unrecede, like dad,” a statement that was directly meant to troll the Lakers legend.

This moment didn’t just add a layer of lightheartedness to the award show filled with renowned guests but also dropped another hint of Serena’s adorable comfort levels with James. With Williams in town for the Olympics, we might see her courtside for one of USA’s games.