When you hear the name LeBron James, one thing comes to mind: greatness. James has spent more than two decades rewriting NBA history, often called “The King” and widely considered the GOAT. James’s trophy case is stacked, from winning four NBA championships to being a 21-time All-Star, four-time league MVP, and regular All-NBA First Team pick.
But in a twist no one saw coming, the King picked up a new — and hilarious — honor: “Shaqtin’ a Fool MVP” for the 2024–25 season.
Yes, you read that right.
LeBron James Wins an Unexpected MVP Award
During a recent broadcast of “Shaqtin’ a Fool, “Shaquille O’Neal, with his signature grin and booming laugh, announced that the fans had voted James the show’s MVP.
The video montage that followed was pure comedy gold. In it, James is seen missing wide-open layups, throwing passes directly to opponents, getting hilariously confused during plays, and even attempting steals that ended in pure chaos.
The internet couldn’t get enough. Social media lit up with memes, and fans all over chimed in with good-natured laughs. For someone known for controlling the court with unmatched IQ and precision, these rare bloopers felt like seeing Superman slip on a banana peel.
Your 2024-25 #Shaqtin MVP…
LeBron James 👑😆 pic.twitter.com/fVmLyxBwim
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 17, 2025
But let’s be clear — this award doesn’t put a dent in James’s legacy. If anything, it makes him more relatable. After all, if the “King” can fumble a fast break or trip over his feet, maybe there’s hope for the rest of us on the blacktop.
James’s performance this season has been nothing short of phenomenal. In his 22nd NBA season, he played 70 regular-season games, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. He became the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points.
So while fans laughed at his expense, it’s important to remember that even legends have off days. This new “award” only adds to James’s mythos, showing that he can take a joke, laugh at himself, and still dominate the league like no one else.
James’s Plan for This Summer
This season, getting the unexpected MVP award proved again that James is a magnet for accolades. Jokes aside, the 40-year-old NBA icon isn’t taking the offseason lightly, but he’s got serious plans in motion.
On a recent episode of his podcast “Mind the Game,” James opened up about his summer priorities. Rather than diving into intense training or media ventures, he clarified that his primary focus is recovery.
“Obviously, number one is to get back healthy. I’ll be able to do some small stuff within the next week or two, just to kind of get the mobility back into the knee,” said James during the podcast.
He also plans to spend time with family and enjoy the moments he usually misses during the long NBA season.
“My youngest son is headed off to college soon, so it’s another bird off the nest. Another emotional moment coming up with Bryce going off to Tucson to be an Arizona Wildcat. But my daughter is heavily in volleyball, so I’ll be in a lot of gyms this summer as she’s with her travel league team out in California. They go all over, they’ve been to Reno, Nevada. They’re going to Las Vegas. They play all over California.”
“So, just spending a lot of time with her, and then just take some vacation time with the family. Some of the time that you lose when you’re in an 8-9 month season. And see what the next journey looks like. Haven’t had the conversation with the family yet as far as me going forward or whatever the case may be. We’ll see what happens,” James said.
In the 2024–25 postseason, James averaged 25.4 points, nine rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, doing everything he could to lift his team during the playoffs.
But the Lakers were bounced by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 4–1 series loss. James is now focusing on rest and recovery, hoping to return strong. His mission? Support the next wave of stars, like Luka Dončić, and keep pushing the game forward.
