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HQ·May 7, 2026 01:09 AM ET

ESPN's 'Chuckin' Around' folds latest LeBron James meme into segment

Lakers star's viral moment lands on ESPN show.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 71 min read
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What happened: ESPN's social account flagged that its 'Chuckin' Around' segment incorporated the newest viral LeBron James meme. The post pointed followers to the show's take on the moment circulating online. No on-court news or roster development is attached to the signal.

Why it matters: LeBron remains the league's most-memed figure, and ESPN leaning into the cycle underscores how Lakers content drives engagement even between playoff games. The Lakers are coming off a Game 1 loss to the Thunder, and offcourt noise around LeBron James continues to shape the narrative around the series.

What to watch: Watch whether the meme cycle bleeds into LeBron's pregame availability or postgame remarks ahead of the Lakers' next matchup with Oklahoma City.

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