LeBron James has been in the headlines all week, but he gave the spotlight to another athlete Wednesday.
The U.S. men’s national team squared off against Bosnia Herzegovina in the World Cup’s Round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun put the USMNT on the board with a goal in the 44th minute, giving the Americans a 1-0 lead just before halftime.
Balogun did James’ famous silencer celebration after scoring the goal, and the four-time NBA champion noticed.
James reacted to the celebration on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“LFG!!!!!! The (silencer) has (landed) at the World Cup! Helluva goal there Young (king). Go (USA),” James wrote in a post with several emojis.
Balogun has emerged as a key star for the USMNT, and he likely will be elated to find James’ shoutout on social media.
Though the World Cup knockout stage is in full swing, NBA free agency has also dominated the sports world this week. James is a central figure on the free agent market this summer after he informed the Lakers he would not return to the team.
Now, the basketball world is watching and waiting for James to make a decision on where he will play for what will likely be the final chapter of his incredible career.
James is looking to find true happiness in the twilight of his career, and he is willing to join a contender on a league minimum contract. What is clear is James’ tenure with the Lakers is over.
