Jamie Foxx and LeBron JamesJamie Foxx and LeBron James (Photo via Imagn Images)
There’s quite anything like two men sitting at the top of their career showing love for each other. And that’s exactly why LeBron James is great in more than just one way.

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was all love for Jamie Foxx as he received the Ultimate Icon award at the 2025 BET Awards.

LeBron took to social media to share just how much Foxx’s journey and legacy in entertainment mean to him.

“@iamjamiefoxx BET “ULTIMATE ICON”!! Love my brother and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!” James tweeted.

LeBron tuned in to the ceremony at the Peacock Theater in LA, where Foxx got the award for his amazing contributions to music, comedy, and film over the years.

During his emotional acceptance speech, Foxx reflected on the challenges he faced after suffering a stroke that left him unconscious for nearly three weeks.

He bravely mentioned how he watched the “in memoriam” segment of the show and wondered if he might be included.

With the Lakers no longer in playoff contention, LeBron has taken some time this offseason to reflect on his career and celebrate his peers.

LeBron James Share A Special Bond With Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx addresses the critics of LeBron JamesLakers superstar LeBron James and actor Jamie Foxx
LeBron James has indeed had a decorated career in the NBA and currently stands as one of the very best active basketball players.

With four championships and four Finals MVP awards to his name, he is frequently discussed in the context of being the GOAT in basketball.

Jamie Foxx is one of the prominent figures who proclaims James as the GOAT.

A couple of years ago, the American actor lauded LeBron in the most hyped discussion.

“He (LeBron) is No.1… Where is the camera? He is No. 1 … Stop all the hype. He drinks GOAT milk and eats GOAT cheese. He is No. 1, I’ve had it with all of y’all,” Foxx said.

However, this was not the only time the actor sided with the NBA star. Earlier this year, he lashed out at critics for blaming LeBron for everything wrong.

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’