NBA star LeBron James faces criticism for snapping at young fan over selfie; video goes viral

LeBron James could be seen busting some moves, hugging other fans, and posing for photos with them soon after.

The viral clip shows LeBron James stopping the young fan from taking a selfie (Image source: @CollinRugg/X)

NBA star LeBron James, who won his third Olympic gold as his team beat France in the Men’s Tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was seen getting angry at a young fan seeking a selfie with him. As fans of LeBron James celebrated the win on social media, a video of the basketball player snapping at the young fan is drawing criticism.

The viral clip, posted on X on Monday, shows the fan approaching him for a selfie the moment James, flaunting the gold medal around his neck, gets out of his luxury Mercedes. The player snaps at the fan, asking him to step back. “Stop, stop, stop. Don’t do that,” James is heard saying in the video.

Soon after, he can be seen busting some moves, hugging other fans, and posing for photos with them.

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Sharing the video, an X user Collin Rugg said, “NBA star LeBron James is under fire for snapping at a young fan who asked for a picture after winning gold at the Olympics. James was seen telling the kid ‘stop’ before he pulled off a dance move while entering the venue.”

Watch the viral video here:

NEW: NBA star LeBron James is under fire for snapping at a young fan who asked for a picture after winning gold at the Olympics.

James was seen telling the kid ‘stop’ before he pulled off a dance move while entering the venue.

“Stop, stop, stop” he said to the kid.

James was… pic.twitter.com/VQj3Z9M8X8

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 11, 2024

With over four million views, the video has triggered outrage among social media users. “LeBron James is the epitome of trash in the NBA,” a user wrote. “Not a fan of LeBron James who is anti-America, pro-China, and was still somehow the flagbearer for America,” another user commented.

“I would hope that a man worth over $1 billion could show a little understanding for a kid who wants a photo,” a third user reacted.

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The US defeated France for the second Olympic final in a row, with James back in the squad and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry making his tournament debut.

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