Drake appears to have covered up an old tattoo of LeBron James in his high school jersey with a new one of a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder jersey.

LeBron James’ Former Teammate Does 180 in GOAT Debate, Apologizes to Michael Jordan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the past decade or so, the NBA Greatest Player of All Time (GOAT) debate has largely revolved around two players: LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

In the latest sign that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has turned into a global brand, Drake recently sported some new ink inspired by the NBA's MVP. The two Canadians are among the most successful individuals in their respective industries.

One NBA executive told Hoops Wire that he thinks James and the team's front office are "butting heads," citing the fact that the team hasn't officially announced the superstar's decision to opt in (h/t Lakers Daily ).

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Lakers, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and knocking down 37.6 percent of his three-point attempts.

Bad Bunny, like many other artists, has name-dropped James multiple times in his songs, and he's also been spotted sitting courtside at Lakers games. He participated in the NBA's celebrity All-Star Game and is an avid basketball fan.

Rapper Drake proved once again that his NBA fandom is all over the place, and LeBron James caught another stray.

LeBron James is redefining legacy and what it means to be a legend. While he has opted in for his player option, James will be entering his 23rd NBA season this year! This is a feat that not many athletes have achieved.