LeBron James.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty
LeBron Jamesis getting to know his fans while on the bench.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, 38, shared the moment hesigned a copy of his children’s bookI Promisefor a young girl wearing a jersey with his number on it at his team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
“Dear Parker, Nice meeting you! You’re a beautiful Young Black Queen! Don’t let nothing stop u from being whatever your mind and heart desires!” he began his Instagram caption.
“Just from our short encounter yesterday I know you’re destined for greatness and i will always love you!!! God bless you and best wishes to you ♾️🤎!” he continued.
The basketball star then signed his caption: “Sincerely Mr. LeBron James aka Bugs Bunny friend! 😉😁👑,” referring to his role inSpace Jam 2.
In 2020, James released his debut children’s picture bookI Promise, which hehopes helps kids “realize they can do anything,“he toldParentsat the time.
“If we can give them confidence and hope for their future, that changes everything for them,” he added. “I hope this book can be that source of inspiration and that push they need to go for their dreams.”
James has beenbenched since he hurt his right footin the third quarter of the Feb. 26 matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
The injury comes in the middle of a career-high for the longtime basketball player.
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Last month,James recorded his 38,388th pointin the NBA, officially making him the leading scorer in NBA history. The historical point that pushed James past the record’s former holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar happened during the third quarter of the Lakers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
“Tonight I actually felt like I was sitting on top of the arena tonight when that shot went in and the roar from the arena, from the crowd,” James described.
“Everything just stopped and gave me an opportunity to embrace it and look around,” he added.
“Seeing my family and the fans and my friends, it was pretty cool,” James continued. “I probably can count on my hands how many times I’ve cried in 20 years, either in happiness or defeat. That moment was one of them.”
source: people.com
