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(Associated Press)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Lakers star LeBron James (LeBron James) missed the game due to injury today. When he was sitting on the sidelines watching the game, the 12-year-old fans on the side reacted super surprised. They couldn’t believe that the basketball superstar was sitting next to him .

The Lakers still beat the defending Warriors 109-103 on the road.

The 12-year-old girl, Gaia, stared wide-eyed and covered her mouth in disbelief when James sat next to her in a green fur hat and denim jacket.

"When I looked up, all I could think was, 'Oh my God, the greatest basketball player of all time is sitting next to me,'" Gaia told ESPN from the court.

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When asked if she wanted to interact with James, Gaia said she was told not to interact with the contestants and didn't want to bother James.

Gaia also revealed that he asked for tickets 3 months ago, hoping to see James break the NBA's historical scoring record.

Although James was out due to a foot injury, which prevented Gaia from seeing James on the field, she also cherished this experience. moment." Gaia also posed for a photo with James after the game.

James scored 38 points against the Thunder on February 7, and finally became the scoring leader in NBA history with a career total of 38,390 points.

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 12, 2023

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