By Sunday 
Savannah James Steals the Spotlight as Fans Breathe Sigh of Relief
From Groin Scare to Good Vibes
LeBron James had the basketball world holding its breath after tweaking his groin during a dominant Lakers win over the Houston Rockets. But what happened after the final buzzer may have said more about his health—and his heart—than anything on the stat sheet.
Despite leaving the game early in the third quarter, the King looked anything but sidelined as he shared a warm, excited embrace with his wife, Savannah James, court-side at Crypto.com Arena. That moment? It went viral instantly.
Fans Turn Into Body Language Experts
LeBron posted a modest 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists before exiting with what looked like a groin issue. But the way he moved postgame had fans rethinking their panic.
“He looked fine with the groin there,” one fan tweeted. “He has time to rest now. So should be fine.”
Another chimed in with medical-level analysis: “Man looks like he could play another 5 years.”
And, of course, there were those simply in awe of the man: “How do people actually hate this dude? He’s the GOAT and he’s the dopest dude ever.”
Savannah: The Unofficial MVP
While LeBron’s play is often under the microscope, fans took a rare moment to gush over his chemistry with Savannah.
Their postgame celebration was all smiles, hugs, and energy—enough to overshadow even the 140-109 scoreboard.
Some fans joked that the groin was “miraculously healed” the second he saw his wife. Others simply loved seeing a softer, real-life side of the basketball icon. Either way, the internet was eating it up.
Coach Confirms: All Good in Lakerland
Lakers head coach JJ Redick later confirmed what fans had already guessed from LeBron’s happy dance with Savannah—no serious injury.
“He’s fine,” Redick told reporters. “Just being cautious.”
With the Lakers securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and the playoffs just around the corner, it’s a huge relief to know their star will be back in action.
More Than Just Numbers
Sure, LeBron’s stats this season—24.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.2 assists—speak volumes. But moments like these remind us that even legends are human. They hurt, they love, and sometimes, they celebrate the little wins with the people who’ve been there since day one.
And in LeBron’s case, those celebrations might just break the internet.