LeBron James has had just about every kind of tribute a superstar can collect in 23 seasons, standing ovations in rival buildings, milestone-game ceremonies, entire arenas counting down his points like a communal ritual.
But on his 41st birthday, a different kind of moment made the rounds: a crowd of Lakers fans singing “You Are My Sunshine” to him, turning a familiar children’s tune into a very modern piece of LeBron-era fandom.
The arena is singing “You Are My Sunshine” to LeBron James —
This is wild. 🤣🤣
(via @LADEig)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 31, 2025
The clip circulated on social media on December 30, showing fans gathered in the lower bowl area singing as James acknowledged them, a scene that felt equal parts wholesome and internet-coded; a nod to the “You Are My Sunshine” meme that’s followed LeBron around online.
The timing was fitting. James turned 41 on December 30, 2025, and played in the Lakers’ loss to the Detroit Pistons, scoring 17 points as Los Angeles was beaten 128–106.
