Fantilli, 20, was pictured walking into the arena for the game wearing James’ yellow No. 23 Lakers jersey over a shirt and tie. James, who’s from Akron, has played two separate stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and has never been shy about his strong support for Ohio State athletics and other Ohio sports teams.

LeBron James is embroiled in controversy after being accused of faking an injury to rest before playoffs. At a Lakers game, he wore a custom Columbus Blue Jackets NHL jersey, prompting fan backlash. Fans have questioned his absence from the court,