Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, is a massive fan of star Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.
James broke the NBA’s all-time leading scorer mark on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Afterward, Obama took to Twitter to send a clear message to the NBA’s new scoring king that had just supplanted the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabar.
@KingJames has been changing the game for 20 years, and has become a leader on and off the court. Congrats on making history. https://t.co/YA9ArLEVrg
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 9, 2023
“King James has been changing the game for 20 years, and has become a leader on and off the court. Congrats on making history,” Obama wrote.
The NBA world was quick to react to the congratulations from the former president:
Deserving… I stayed through the game
Great moment for the record – a true king @KingJames , congratulations
Bravo @Lakers— Gboyega OLORUNFEMI (@gboyenautics) February 9, 2023
“Deserving… I stayed through the game. Great moment for the record – a true king, King James. Congratulations. Bravo,” wrote one fan.
Congratulations! We love you for being a mighty leader in more ways than one! Continue following your purpose and God will continue blessing you!! King James reigns!!
— Lisa Kennedy (@hotmuffins1) February 9, 2023
“Congratulations! We love you for being a mighty leader in more ways than one! Continue following your purpose and God will continue blessing you!! King James reigns!!” wrote another fan.
Bro got a shoutout from Obama 😨
— lil dookie (@lil_dookie0) February 9, 2023
“Bro got a shoutout from Obama,” noted one fan before attaching the “fearful” face.
A truly amazing human. So proud to claim his as our hometown kid ❤️
— Julie Dean (@juliepersists) February 9, 2023
“A truly amazing human. So proud to claim his as our hometown kid,” wrote one Ohioan.
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“King recognize king,” wrote one fan.
James did not immediately comment on the congratulations from former president Obama after breaking the record.
