LeBron James Shares Story of Unexpectedly Scary Arizona Moment

While basketball fans were tuned into the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James faced an unexpected situation off the court in Arizona.

James shared that he encountered a scorpion while exiting the shower room, an incident that left fans both amused and concerned.

James took to Instagram to recount his experience, saying , “tried to really get me when I got out the bathroom! Luckily I was walking with my head down and saw him creeping! Welcome to Arizona.”

The post quickly gained attention, with fans reacting to the surprising moment online. Social media lit up with comments about the incident.

One user, @Roman, highlighted the dangers of scorpions, noting, “black scorpions are harmless, white scorpions are the ones that can kill you. we almost lost LeBron.”

Another user jokingly remarked that it was “Scorpio season,” while others referred to James as the “Scorpion King” in light of his encounter.

Reactions varied, with some fans expressing relief that he was unharmed, while others joked about the unexpected threat to the basketball star.

In addition to his scorpion run-in, James also showed support for Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who made his return to the court for the first time since suffering a severe knee injury in January 2022.

Proud of Ball’s resilience, James posted a message to him on Instagram, saying, “So d**n proud of you man!!!” and included several supportive emojis.

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