Fresh off winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, LeBron James came under fire on social media on Sunday for his interaction with a young fan in France.
A video posted to TikTok shows James walking behind his wife, Savannah, and a young fan holding a cellphone as they approach the Team USA star, who is wearing a team uniform and walking in front of a car.
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LeBron James (6) of the United States plays during the men’s gold medal match between Team France and Team USA on the 15th day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)
As the boy approached James, the Los Angeles Lakers star could be heard sternly telling him to “stop.” A member of James’ entourage gently pushed the boy aside and the group went into the restaurant.
James was congratulated by photographers and did a little dance as he entered the restaurant.
But it was her interaction with the child that caught the attention of social media users.
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LeBron James is seen wearing the gold medal during the women’s basketball gold medal game at the Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
James and Team USA defeated France in a close game to win the gold medal, giving him three Olympic gold medals, four NBA championships and Team USA’s fifth consecutive gold medal.
“I’m just so grateful to still be a part of this game,” James said. “Playing at a high level, playing with 11 other great players and a great coaching staff and playing for my country. It was an amazing moment.”
He scored 14 points in the win.
Players from the United States team celebrate after winning the gold medal after defeating France in the men’s gold medal match on day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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James did not appear to address the social media backlash, and Fox News Digital has reached out to her representatives for comment on the matter.
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