Watch: Fan spies on LeBron James as $1.2 billion NBA superstar watches Mavs-Timberwolves Game 2 on an illegal stream
LeBron James has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion (as per Forbes) but made headlines for not wanting to pay for a Twitter blue tick. Now, the LA Lakers superstar was seen watching Game 2 of the Western Conference finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves on an illegal stream.
A fan recorded the 39-year-old watching the game on Streameast, an illegal live stream, which his friend set up on his computer. The post went viral on IG with more than 4,800 likes.
Many fans were afraid that the site may be taken down if enough attention was brought to it.
James' Lakers exited the playoffs in the first round after a 4-1 defeat by the Nuggets and the four-time NBA champion has since been spotted at the NBA Draft Combine.
As far as his future is concerned, he has a player option for the 2024-25 campaign and could choose to sign with another team if he wants. The Lakers would prefer the forward to return and lead a Western Conference playoff run next season alongside Anthony Davis.
His future in LA remains a question as he decides whether to extend his time with the Purple and Gold. In the meantime, the star continues to generate buzz with off-court news.
LeBron James reportedly not involved in LA Lakers head coach hire
The Lakers front office fired Darvin Ham after the team exited the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets in the first round.
There have been reports of the franchise looking at JJ Redick, Boston Celtics assistant Sam Cassell and New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego as Ham's replacement.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, LeBron James is not actively involved in the HC search.
"I'm told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers head coaching search...James has made it clear that this is the organization's decision. He's had no conversions with the Lakers about JJ Redick."
The Lakers will again be in championship-or-bust mode in the upcoming season regardless of who they hire as head coach, assuming James returns.
At the moment JJ Redick is considered the frontrunner to land the role, with LA reportedly looking at him in a Pat Riley role to lead the next era of the Purple and Gold.