Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, fresh off winning his third Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and clinching a FIBA Summer Olympics MVP title, took a delightful detour to enjoy an Adele concert in Munich, Germany. Captured in a lively video by @janlucasander on X, James was seen fully immersed in the experience, singing and dancing to “Set Fire to the Rain” while playfully twirling his umbrella in sync with the rain-soaked ambiance at the Meese München arena.
LeBron James enjoys Adele's concert ahead of Lakers' season
Adele, engaged to James' close friend and agent, Rich Paul, delivered a compelling performance that was about more than just music for James. The concert symbolized the close-knit connections that transcend James' professional life into personal realms. Rich Paul, a key figure in managing James' stellar basketball career, has been instrumental in navigating his high-profile life, linking him to global stars like Adele, further blending the worlds of sports and entertainment.
As the evening unfolded, the atmosphere at the concert highlighted James' capacity to blend his high-energy sports persona with genuine moments of leisure and support for his friends in the music industry.
This offseason, LeBron James is actively preparing for his seventh season with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant phase in his career. The 2024-25 NBA season promises excitement as it becomes a family affair with his son, Bronny James, joining the team after a second-round draft pick this past June.
As the new NBA season approaches, now just over a month away, the Lakers are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting run. Fans are eager to see LeBron James return in the purple and gold, particularly as the team strives to claim another championship after last year's disappointing first-round playoff exit. There is considerable interest in how LeBron’s offseason, marked by Olympic successes and engaging social outings like this concert, will influence his performance in the upcoming season.