Basketball fans are poking fun at Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James, accusing him of emulating former Louisiana State University standout Angel Reese. Ahead of a crucial late-season matchup against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, James was captured getting some practice shots in with trainer Phil Handy, as shared by the Lakers on Twitter/X.

Observant fans quickly noticed a peculiar detail about James’ attire: his shorts were rolled up high on his thigh, and he wore a sleeve on his left leg. Speculation arose, with many suggesting that James might have been paying homage to Reese, a rising star in women’s basketball.

Fans reaction to this in a hilarious mood:

LeBron James Is A Huge Fan Of Women’s Basketball

Given James’ known admiration for the women’s game, some speculated that his attire choice could have been a gesture of support for Reese and other prominent female players. In a recent interview with ESPN, James emphasized the talent and popularity of women’s college basketball, highlighting players like Reese, JuJu Watkins, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers.

“I don’t think there’s much difference between the men’s and women’s game when it comes to college basketball,” he told ESPN earlier this week. “I think the popularity comes in with the icons that they have in the women’s game. You look at Angel Reese, you look at JuJu [Watkins], you look at Caitlin Clark, you look at Paige [Bueckers].”

In the midst of this attention, Reese herself has declared her intention to enter the WNBA Draft. The 21-year-old, who guided LSU to a national championship last season, concluded her NCAA Tournament journey at the Elite Eight stage this year, deciding to transition to the professional level.

Expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments in college basketball, Reese looks forward to embarking on a new chapter in her career in the WNBA.