SUMMARY
- Fans appreciate LeBron's Christmas-themed appearances, considering him a Christmas legend.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always taken Christmas seriously. As James prepares for the 18th December 25th game of his career, he reminds fans why he’s known for his Christmas spirit. In 2018, he made quite an entrance when the Lakers faced off against the Golden State Warriors in a Christmas Day matchup. LeBron arrived for the game wearing a onesie, showing his festive mood.
The NBA shared this moment on their official X account, getting reactions from fans. One fan wrote, “No one does it like the king.” Another added, “LeCHRISTMAS,” highlighting LeBron’s status as a Christmas legend. Another fan commented, “That onesie was something else! LeBron definitely has the spirit of Christmas.” Fans eagerly anticipate how LeBron will present himself this year, adding extra excitement to the Christmas Day games.
When LeBron arrived for the Lakers’ 2018 #NBAXmas game in a onesie! 😆
LBJ plays his NBA-record 18th Christmas Day game tomorrow vs. the Celtics at 5pm/et on ABC/ESPN! pic.twitter.com/jUiguXpIxO
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2023
This year, the Los Angeles Lakers currently holding the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference are set to host the Eastern Conference leaders, the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron has a Christmas Day record of 10-7, and he has not missed a Christmas Day game since 2007.
However, his last win on Christmas dates back to 2020, when the Lakers defeated the Mavericks. Fans are interested to see if LeBron can lead his team to victory and surpass Dwyane Wade’s record for the most Christmas Day wins.
Dwyane Wade shares Christmas throwback with LeBron James
Dwyane Wade, a former teammate and close friend of LeBron James, shared a nostalgic moment on his official Instagram account. He posted a story for his 20.3 million followers, featuring two memorable clips from a past Christmas game when both were part of the Miami Heat, playing against Kobe Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers.
The clips highlighted the duo’s on-court chemistry, with one showing Wade’s no-look pass to James, who then executed an outstanding dunk. Another clip showed James dunking the ball after Wade’s off-the-glass pass. These highlights bring back memories of their dominance during their time together.
No-look lob from DWade or off-the-glass lob from DWade?
Which is your favorite LeBron James Christmas Day dunk? #NBAXmas
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2023
Wade, also known as “The Flash,” captioned the reel with, “It’s that time of the year again,” expressing his love for those moments. This throwback highlights not only the duo’s exceptional talent and chemistry but also their legacy and the impact they had on the game. Wade’s post adds to the excitement of the Christmas Day game. All eyes will be on LeBron James, can he make history this Christmas?