LeBron James Checks on Young Fan After Accidental Hit in NBA Game

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Sometimes the measure of a legend isn’t just how he finishes at the rim, but how he stops when it matters most, and LeBron James proved just that. In a display of pure class, the NBA star paused mid-playoff game to console a young courtside fan he accidentally struck with a deflected ball, turning a jarring moment into one of genuine compassion.

LeBron James’ reaction to accidentally hitting a young fan with ball goes viral

LeBron James drew worldwide admiration after immediately halting playoff action to comfort a young courtside fan accidentally hit by his deflected pass.

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 107-98 victory against the Houston Rockets to claim Game 1 and grab the early advantage in their first-round NBA Playoff series. Although Luke Kennard led all scorers with 27 points, James delivered a standout, all-around performance.

Before the opening tip, LeBron James blocked out the buzz from courtside ticket holders who dropped over $100,000 apiece for their seats and photo opportunities. But once the game was underway, a fan drew his attention after a frightening accident.

In the opening quarter of Game 1 at Crypto.com Arena, James raced across the floor to break up a pass from Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. He deflected the ball to prevent it from reaching Alperen Sengun. However, it ended up striking a child sitting on an adult’s lap at courtside.

LeBron James quickly went over to check if the girl was injured. The woman holding her reassured the basketball pro that she was okay before he sprinted back into play.