Lakers vs. Rockets: A Memorable Matchup
During a recent Lakers matchup against the Rockets, LeBron James found himself on the floor in the third quarter, prompting teammates Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves to rush to his side. Remarkably, Houston Texans linebacker Will Anderson Jr. also joined the effort to help James to his feet, earning a playful acknowledgment from the NBA superstar, who jokingly referred to Anderson as his “fourth child.”
Social Media Buzz
Fans have noted the physical similarities between Anderson and James’ eldest son, Bronny, with social media ablaze with memes likening the two young men. Following the game, James was asked about his interaction with Anderson. He expressed his delight, stating:
“It was pretty cool. It was great to see him. You know, that’s my fourth child. Him and Bronny are twins, and nobody knows it. Me and Savannah [James] have been trying to keep it under wraps for a long time.”
The basketball star then quickly clarified, adding:
“No disrespect to his parents, his real parents. Let me not get anything started.”
Posting on their social media, the Texans shared a video of Anderson’s assist to James alongside the caption “a freaking legend,” while also featuring a humorous meme of duplicate Spider-Men pointing at one another, depicting the resemblance shared by Anderson and Bronny.
On-Court Performance
Despite the light-hearted banter, the night was significant on the court as James excelled, leading the Lakers to a decisive 98-78 victory over the Rockets, thereby securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. The veteran player posted impressive statistics with 28 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. Throughout the series, he stood out as the Lakers’ top scorer with 139 points and also accumulated 50 assists, as reported by ESPN Research.
Notably, Anderson, an All-Pro last season, was also present at courtside to witness his “brother” Bronny take to the floor for three minutes in the closing moments of the match.
