LeBron James with young fan

LeBron James faced backlash on social media after a video surfaced showing him sternly telling a young fan to 'stop' while walking in Paris following Team USA's gold medal victory. The incident occurred as James celebrated his third Olympic gold win, where he led the team to a narrow victory over France. Critics condemned his response, stating it was unkind and reminiscent of a bad celebrity encounter, while others defended him, noting that fans should respect boundaries. Despite the controversy, James continued to enjoy the celebrations, dancing as he entered a restaurant amid cheers from fans. This reaction has reignited discussions comparing James to other basketball legends like Michael Jordan, with some arguing that Jordan would have handled the situation differently. James did not publicly address the criticism following the incident.