Deandre Ayton's arrival in Los Angeles comes at a turbulent period, as the Lakers' newest addition revealed that he has yet to receive a welcome message from LeBron James amid ongoing tensions with the team's front office.

Regardless, he's a devoted Laker and LA resident right now. That seems to be reflected in a morning social media post on X, where James sends a message to his fans in Spanish, leaving them confused. "LeSpanish," said one fan, reacting simply to this out-of-character Spanish post from James.

Despite his physical ability likely translating to the NFL, James made the right decision to focus on basketball. He has played in 22 NBA seasons with career averages of 27 points per game to go along with 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.5 steals, while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor and 34.9 percent from three-point distance.

A gratifying, two-month-old statement involving the Los Angeles Lakers' 40-year-old superstar is a popular topic of discussion.

Long before he became a basketball sensation, LeBron James was a stud on the football field. He was a two-sport superstar in high school, and he's still an avid football fan to this day. Given his size,

LeBron James has been with the Lakers for seven years. He recently exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but could be open to exploring options outside Los Angeles.

His addition also allows for the Heat to trade a valuable asset in former No. 1 overall pick, Andrew Wiggins. The Heat acquired him as part of the Jimmy Butler trade, and have been shopping him throughout the offseason.

After a fan criticized modern NBA players like Durant and LeBron James for being 'faster and stronger,' but still being unable to play all 82 games in the NBA's schedule like the superstars before them did. Needless to say, Durant's response made it clear how he views fans who view the game through this mindset.