“Tears in my eyes”:Patrick Mahomes’ unexpected reaction to LeBron James sends fans into a frenzy with brutal and hilarious takes | NFL News
An old LeBron James video has suddenly returned to the spotlight after a fan shared it on social media in September 2026. The clip shows James getting into a heated exchange with Houston Rockets centre Alperen Sengun during the Lakers’ playoff series in April. The moment already had plenty of emotion, but Patrick Mahomes’ response to the resurfaced post gave fans another reason to jump into the conversation.
LeBron James clip gets Patrick Mahomes laughing as fans pile into replies
The game took place on April 2026, when the Lakers faced the Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Los Angeles had a 3-1 lead heading into the game, but Houston kept the series alive with a 119-114 win. The Rockets cut the Lakers’ advantage to 3-2 and forced another game.The clip that resurfaced later focused on an exchange between James and Sengun.Sengun appeared to complain about a foul call involving James. The Lakers star immediately responded and made it clear that he did not want to hear that complaint from the Rockets centre.“Did you say soft a** call? Nah, not you. Anybody else on the roster, but not you,” James said during the game.James continued to challenge Sengun, repeating, You don’t say that. You don’t say that. You don’t say that.”After months, a fan brought the old clip back on X. That is where Patrick Mahomes entered the conversation.The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reacted to the fan’s post with a hilarious take: “ No way man🤣🤣🤣”.His reaction quickly drew more attention to the tweet, and fans began sharing their own thoughts.One fan called it a “Tweet of the year candidate.”Another fan had an hilarious take, writing, “Tears in my eyes.”A third fan said, “This video always gets me🤣.”The conversation then became much sharper. One fan compared Mahomes with James while taking a harsh shot at the Lakers star. Another brought up Kansas City’s famous 13-second comeback against the Buffalo Bills, asking, “Was it the refs that let them score in 13 seconds?”The same reaction also referenced Damar Hamlin. Not every fan went after James, though. Another user offered a more playful prediction, writing, “Watch him get three more rings before he retires though.”That mix of jokes, criticism and NFL references turned an old NBA clip into a fresh sports conversation.
LeBron James previously compared the Rockets with Patrick Mahomes
There is an interesting connection between James and Mahomes. LeBron had once brought the Chiefs quarterback into the conversation earlier in 2026 while discussing the Lakers’ matchup with Houston.Speaking to reporters, James compared the Rockets’ rebounding strength with the Chiefs’ passing attack.“They’re the best rebounding team in the last 25 years,” James said. “You don’t need to have a message. It’s like going up against a Mahomes team, they’re the best passing team in the last 30 years.”James used Mahomes as an example of the kind of dominance the Lakers were facing. He wanted his teammates to focus on their jobs instead of waiting for a special message before the series.The credentials explained why Houston presented such a difficult matchup. The Rockets averaged 47.7 rebounds per game during the regular season and led the NBA with 15 offensive rebounds per game. The Lakers ranked 27th in total rebounds at 41 per game and 29th in offensive rebounds at 9.4.That comparison also gives the latest Mahomes reaction some extra context. James had already used the Chiefs quarterback as a benchmark for dominance. Months later, an old James video resurfaced, Mahomes saw the fan post and responded with three laughing emojis.The fans then took the conversation in several different directions. What started with a fan reposting an old LeBron James moment ended up becoming another crossover between two of the biggest names in American sports.
