The basketball skills of LeBron James are indisputable. Although the Los Angeles Lakers forward’s statistics and game presence are undeniable, “King James” just unveiled a hidden talent: a strong voice.
Surprisingly, the 6’9″ forward who rules the NBA floor also has a talent for music, particularly when it comes to Michael Jackson, the king of pop.
James can be seen in a recent video that went popular on social media, singing along with the lyrics of “Rock With You” that was playing in the Lakers’ weight room while he worked out.
James gives an emotionally charged performance despite being out of tune; he appears unconcerned by the fact that the cameras are rolling.
The audience’s reaction
Fans of Spectrum Sportsnet’s weekly documentary series Backstage:Lakers have taken to social media to share and discuss the clip, which has a wide range of opinions.
One fan exclaimed, “Ayoooo, he actually knows the Lyrics lmaoooooo,” while another noted, “This the first time I saw him singing the right lyrics.” Those who are familiar with James’ antics are in awe that he finally knows a song’s lyrics. This is the process of growing as a person.
Several others wholeheartedly backed “King James:” Many others commented things like “That’s just awesome” and “Sang it Lebron” in response to the story.
“Now I understand why the Lakers always lose to the weakest opponents,” said one of many who lambasted his seeming lack of professionalism. Those in charge of the American Idol squad. No way would Kobe ever.
Even now, LeBron is unrivaled.
James has been brilliant this year. Consistent with his career statistics, the Lakers forward is putting up 24.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.
On top of that, James has 52 million Twitter followers and an incredible 159 million Instagram followers, making him one of the most popular NBA players.
Also, with five million votes, he was elected as an All-Star by popular vote for the 20th season in a row. The only player to exceed James was Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.