During a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 124-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, fans were treated not just to a dominant performance by the home team, but also to an unforgettable moment of compassion and charisma from none other than LeBron James.
LEBRON TO THE RESCUE 💪
James sprinted off the bench to dislodge the ball for this young fan shooting in a contest! pic.twitter.com/elCQ8xoDJ5
— NBA (@NBA) April 5, 2025
As part of the entertainment during the break, a young fan named Anthony was selected to participate in an on-court shooting contest. The rules were simple: score as many points as possible in 30 seconds, with a goal of 10 points to win a Lakers prize bag.
The clock started, the crowd cheered, and Anthony began firing shots from around the three-point line. His first attempt missed, and then the second shot took a dramatic twist—it got stuck on the rim.
What happened next instantly went viral.
Without hesitation, LeBron James leapt from the Lakers bench, jogged onto the court, and rescued the stuck ball with an effortless hop and flick of his hand. The arena erupted with cheers, and the announcer hyped it up: “You got help, Anthony!”
It wasn’t just a lighthearted moment—it was LeBron doing what he’s done for over two decades: rising to the moment and lifting others up, quite literally in this case.
Anthony, clearly inspired by the help from the four-time MVP, continued the contest with determination. Though he missed a few more shots, he managed to score a couple of points and ended with a buzzer-beating three-pointer that brought his total to four.
The crowd gave him a rousing ovation as he walked off the court, and the announcer let him know he wouldn’t leave empty-handed.
The touching scene quickly made the rounds online, with fans and NBA personalities flooding social media with praise for James’ act of kindness.
It was a classic LeBron moment—turning an ordinary timeout into a lasting memory for a young fan. The 40-year-old superstar continues to defy the limits of time, both in terms of his on-court performance and his ability to connect with fans in meaningful ways. He is currently averaging 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.4 assists, and remains the heartbeat of a Lakers squad aiming for another deep playoff run.
Moments like this are why LeBron James is more than just a basketball icon—he’s a cultural figure whose impact reaches far beyond the stat sheet.
Whether it’s throwing down monster dunks, delivering precise passes, or helping a kid finish a dream moment on the hardwood, LeBron continues to be the ultimate ambassador of the game.
