By Dan Agulto,Hardwood Heroics

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“It was just a moment,” James said. “It is what it is, it was what it was. To be completely honest, the two women … Jeanie Buss, Linda Rambis, two of the greatest people in sports, and I went over there and just … I wasn’t playing that night, unfortunately, I was injured, and that’s kind of like the first thing that came to my mind.”
He continued: “Was it International’s Women’s Day? I believe it was. … And then the conversation started. Like I say it’s a conversation breaker? Like an ice-breaker,” James added.

This interaction had fans speculating heavily: what was the real meaning? Were there deeper signs between James and Buss? But LeBron James insists it was simply a respectful gesture. He said he was not playing that night due to injury, and that greeting Buss and Rambis was about recognition, not controversy.

LeBron James has always had his share of moments in public view, whether on court or off. This one, in his view, was mild—something that got out of control only because people made it bigger. He asked for people to see it for what it was: a chance to honor women in sports, not a headline drama.

At age 40 and entering his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James remains careful about letting his image be distorted by rumors. This clarification helps set the record straight, especially for those who saw him and thought there was more to the story than meets the eye.

Lakers’ Future With LeBron James And Jeanie Buss: How Solid Is The Bond?

Recent developments suggest that the relationship between LeBron James and Jeanie Buss may be entering a new phase. On June 29, 2025, James exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. His agent Rich Paul said James wants to keep competing for championships, but is watching very closely what the Lakers do in the offseason. –Reuters