Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his unexpected interaction with LeBron James

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Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his unexpected interaction with LeBron James

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated May 2, 2026 9:15 PM ET

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. seemingly couldn’t believe his interaction with LeBron James during an NBA playoff game on Friday.

Anderson turned heads when he helped the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player get up from the floor during Game 6 of the Los Angeles Lakers series against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Following the game, James jokingly said that Anderson is his “fourth child,” referencing the resemblance of his son, Bronny, and the Texans’ star defensive end.

Meanwhile, Anderson shared a social media post giving a nod to his viral moment with arguably the greatest basketball player ever.

“A freaking legend,” Anderson wrote in an Instagram post that showed a video of him helping James get up from the floor.

Will Anderson Jr. helping up LeBron James

(Via WAJ’s IG) pic.twitter.com/C3FIZJokTR
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) May 2, 2026

Unfortunately for Anderson, he will have to travel outside Houston to continue watching James play in the playoffs. The Rockets lost Game 6, 98-76, to suffer an early postseason exit, while James and the Lakers are headed to the second round for what should be a tough matchup against the reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

James put up 28 points on 10/25 shooting with 8 assists and 7 rebounds in 37 minutes of action to lead the Lakers to the series-clinching victory over Houston.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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