A seat with basketball royalty.
One young fan ended up with the best seat in the house when she was seated next to LeBron James during the Lakers game on Saturday night.
James had been ruled out of Los Angeles’ game against the Warriors due to an ankle injury. The NBA’s all-time scoring leader casually strolled down the Chase Center sideline, sitting in an open seat at the end of the Lakers bench beside the 12-year-old fan.
The stunned fan, whose name is Gaia, became starstruck as her eyes widened and her mouth dropped when James, wearing a bright green beanie, was seated next to her.
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When Gaia found out James would be sitting out because of an ankle injury, she was “sad” and didn’t know if the superstar was travelling with the team. Though the young fan didn’t see James’ skills on the court, she’ll cherish this experience for the rest of her life. “I just freak out completely, thinking ‘Oh my goodness, this is the best moment of my life,” Gaia said. Gaia ultimately snapped a picture with James after the game as the Lakers defeated the Warriors 109-103. This article was originally published by the New York Post and reproduced with permission
