The Los Angeles Dodgers were forced to play a doubleheader on Saturday as a result of Hurricane Hilary making landfall on Sunday.
But for the second game of their twin bill with the Miami Marlins, they had someone special in the stands rooting them on.
On Twitter, MLB posted a video of a solo home run hit by Mookie Betts with two outs in the bottom of the fifth.
The cameras on the Dodgers broadcast panned towards the crowd and showed none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall-of-Famer LeBron James clapping in support of Betts as he rounded the bases.
Greatness recognizes greatness.@MookieBetts 🤝 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/n93i5o0qJc
— MLB (@MLB) August 20, 2023
Solidarity between sports teams within the same city is always important.
It’s always fun for fans to see players from their city’s teams supporting the other squads.
On Saturday, the Dodgers got a chance to welcome a special supporter to the house, as James made his way to the stands.
And as Betts hit his home run, James recognized his fellow star athlete by cheering in support of him and the Dodgers as they ended up sweeping the day-night doubleheader against the Fish.
James certainly is giving everything he has for the Lakers.
But last night, he took it a step further and came to support another Los Angeles favorite in the Dodgers.
The NBA legend showed up in special custom Dodgers gym shorts as well, showing his full support for the hometown team.
And with James in the house, the Dodgers managed to pull off a doubleheader sweep.
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