“I used to be a bit nervous to satisfy such a legend.”
These have been the phrases of Formulation 1 driver Esteban Ocon, a couple of minutes after assembly LeBron James, however just a few moments earlier than the funniest interplay befell.
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Ocon and Charles Leclerc have been friends of the Los Angeles Lakers, spending a while in LA forward of the highly-anticipated Las Vegas GP.
Their Hollywood journey took them to Crypto.com Area, for an all-access night time with the NBA‘s largest world star. James missed the sport with damage, however did not have time to hold round with the Alpine and Ferrari drivers: he was busy reigniting his bromance with Dwyane Wade courtside.
Ocon gave LeBron a present and received trolled in return
There was sufficient time earlier than the sport for them to change pleasantries. Ocon gifted LeBron a signed racing helmet, and in return, LeBron gave him a viral second when he least anticipated it.
As Ocon debriefed with the NBA media group about how nervous and excited he was to satisfy the four-time NBA champion, LeBron proved with a hilarious gesture why there was no cause to be nervous to satisfy him.
“Vroom, vroom, vroom!” mimicked James, as he raced away with a smile.
