LeBron James is one of the best players in the world currently, and there’s no doubt that most people think of his basketball prowess when his name is brought up. However, LeBron James also has intriguing off-court ventures.
Soccer is an international sport, and LeBron James is known for being a part-owner of the English soccer club Liverpool. He has often posted celebratory messages when the club wins, such as when they won the F. A. Cup earlier this season.
Recently, LeBron James was spotted in Paris, where he was supporting Liverpool in their Champions League final against Real Madrid. Unfortunately, Liverpool ended up falling to Real Madrid with a final score of 1-0.
LeBron pulled up to Paris to support Liverpool in the Champions League final 👑 @brfootball
(via @SamsOfficiel) pic.twitter.com/iKc2mKBfes
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 28, 2022
There is no doubt that this was a tough loss for Liverpool, but it is quite likely that they will be able to bounce back next season. They finished No. 2 in the Premier League, and should still be a top-tier team next year.
As for LeBron James, it was certainly a good gesture from him to support his soccer team, even if the end result was not what was desired. It is quite likely that we’ll see him at more soccer games in the future. This was definitely a great way to spend his offseason, as he recuperates ahead of next year.
LeBron James had a great individual season last year with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 30.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, and 6.2 APG. Despite that, the Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs, not even making the play-in tournament.
Hopefully, we see LeBron James back in the playoffs next year. There’s no doubt that he is still a top-tier player in this game, even if he isn’t the same player that he was in his prime. Perhaps with some roster changes, the Los Angeles Lakers can be a competitive team once again, and we shouldn’t forget that they won a title only two years ago in 2020.
