Watch: LeBron James Has New Obsession

LeBron is far from the only athlete to take up golf and suddenly find themselves seeking out the nearest course no matter where they’re at. In fact, he isn’t even the only Lakers player addicted to the game as Austin Reaves is a well known lover of the links who recently competed in the American Century Championship golf tournament for the second consecutive year.

Golf is a game unlike any other sport in that it is not only a player competing with himself and others, but also the course itself with each one having their own layout and obstacles to conquer. Improving your swing, short game and putting is only part of it as reading the course is imperative to truly becoming great at the game and that mental aspect is undoubtedly something that drives someone like James.

As his playing days near their end, LeBron is already finding himself delving deeper into a new conquest, one that he can take part in for many years to come. At the very least, he can give Reaves a new golf buddy hit the course with during the upcoming season.

LeBron James and the Lakers return to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Jan. 28

The schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season is beginning to leak out and big games for the Lakers look to be set. One of the biggest will surely be when the Lakers head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers in what could be LeBron James’ final trip back to face his hometown team. And that will take place in late January, according to recent reports.