LeBron James shows love to the Eagles players in attendance at the Sixers-Lakers game
A.J. Brown and Darius Slay were among those in attendance at Tuesday’s game at the Wells Fargo Center.
LeBron James, right, of the Lakers greets A.J. Brown, left, and DeVonta Smith of the Eagles before their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
After the Eagles won the NFC championship on Sunday, securing a trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, players celebrated as confetti rained down at Lincoln Financial Field. The festivities continued Tuesday evening across the street at the Wells Fargo Center ahead of the Sixers’ 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Before the game, Eagles players Darius Slay, Cooper DeJean, and Reed Blankenship — accompanied by eight other players — rang the bell to rally fans in Philadelphia. With the Eagles on the precipice of a Super Bowl appearance, the crowd reacted in celebration with Eagles chants ringing out sporadically throughout the night.
Other players courtside at Tuesday’s game included DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Avonte Maddox, Jalen Carter, Brandon Graham, Jahan Dotson, Parris Campbell, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and the Eagles chief security officer “Big Dom” DiSandro.
Reed Blankenship and Darius Slay are joined by multiple other Eagles players to ring the bell ahead of the Sixers matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers pic.twitter.com/xIAU5euZlm
Before the game, future NBA Hall of Famer, four-time champion, and 21-time All-Star LeBron James could be seen showing love to both Brown and Smith courtside. After the game, Slay and Brown could be seen waiting for the star outside of the Lakers locker room. Campbell, who once described his relationship with James “as pretty close” is a fellow graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, in Akron, Ohio.
James is an avid fan of the NFL, partnering with DraftKings to give weekly NFL picks. In addition to being the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer, he’s also recognized as one of the top 100 players in Madden 25. With these credentials, there’s no doubt the Lakers star has his eyes set on this upcoming Super Bowl.
The Lakers star successfully predicted almost every outcome of the NFL wild-card round, correctly picking four of the six games — including the Washington Commanders over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Buffalo Bills over the Denver Broncos, the Baltimore Ravens over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Eagles over the Green Bay Packers.
What James didn’t predict was a 118-104 loss to the Sixers on Tuesday. With multiple Eagles players in attendance at the Wells Fargo Center, the Sixers’ win has pushed the team to 18-27. Philly teams are now 3-0 this week with other Philly players in attendance. The Flyers won their game against the New Jersey Devils on Monday with DeJean in attendance and the Eagles won on Sunday with Sixers’ forward Guerschon Yabusele attending his very first football game.
Guerschon Yabusele of the Sixers dunks against the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers goes up for a shot against Dalton Knecht of the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Guerschon Yabusele, right, of the Sixers and Anthony Davis of the Lakers go after a loose ball during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey, left, of the Sixersshoots over Dorian Finney-Smith of the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers goes up for a shot against Dorian Finney-Smith of the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey, left, of the Sixers after making a 3-point shot against the Lakers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Ricky Council, left, of the Sixers goes up for a shot against Dorian Finney-Smith of the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025. Guerschon Yabusele is right.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Justin Edwards, left, and Eric Gordon, right, of the Sixers converge upon LeBron James of the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Adem Bona, right, of the Sixers blocks a shot by LeBron James of the Lakers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Guerschon Yabusele,of the Sixers hangs on the rim after dunking against the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Guerschon Yabusele, right, of the Sixers fakes Dorian Finney-Smith of the Lakers off his feet during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Guerschon Yabusele, bottom, of the Sixers fakes Dorian Finney-Smith of the Lakers off his feet during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Guerschon Yabusele, center, of the Sixers fakes Dorian Finney-Smith of the Lakers off his feet during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Coach Nick Nurse of the Sixers during the game against the Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Coach J.J. Redick of the Lakers and LeBron James tries to make a point to offical Tony Brothers during their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Kelly Oubre, Jr., center, of the Sixers goes up for a shot between Lakers defenders during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Eric Gordon, right, of the Sixers goes up for a shot against Jaxson Hayes of the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
LeBron James, right, of the Lakers drives against Adem Bona during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Bronny James, right, of the Lakers drives against Just Edwards of the Sixers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid congratulates Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers during a timeout in their game against the Lakers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey, center, of the Sixers greets AJ Brown, right, and Darius Slay of the Eagles after the Sixers victory over the Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
LeBron James, right, of the Lakers geets A.J. Brown, left, and DeVonta Smith of the Eagles before their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
A.J. Brown, left, gets hit by a stray basketball during the Lakers warm ups to the delight of some of his teammates at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
LeBron James of the Lakers laces up his sneakers before warming up for their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Bronny James, left, of the Lakers is guarded by his father LeBron James during warm-ups before their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jared McCain of the Sixers at his press conference where he discussed his recovery from his injury on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jared McCain of the Sixers leaves his press conference where he discussed his recovery from his injury on Jan. 28, 2025.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
