NBA legend LeBron James responded to viral social media comparisons to NFL star Will Anderson Jr. on Friday, May 2, 2026. during the Lakers’ playoff victory over the Houston Rockets.
The interaction between James and Anderson Jr. occurred during the third quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers forward fell down the sideline after a hard foul. Will Anderson Jr., who was of course sitting, helped James up.
During the interactive moment, LeBron James and Will Anderson shared a brief embrace, sparking speculation on various social media platforms about their physical resemblance as fans already believe that both stars look alike.
In the post-win interview, James humorously responded to all of these social media posts, talking about their sheer similarity. He jokingly stated that Anderson is his “fourth child” and a twin brother of Bronny James whom he and Savannah had kept “under their thumb.”
“The moment was pretty cool. Yeah, I just said, it was good to see him. That’s my fourth child. Yeah, he and Bronny are twins and no one knows. Savannah and I have been trying to keep it a secret for a long time,” said LeBron James.
James immediately made it clear that he was joking and had “no disrespect to his parents.” He also praised Anderson as an “incredible footballer.”
Unlike James, Anderson said he didn’t think he had the supposed resemblance to James’ eldest son, Bronny.
“Yeah, I don’t think I look like him though,” said Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.
Despite Anderson’s skepticism, social media users and fans continue to highlight similarities in their facial features and hairstyles.
