The electric atmosphere of college basketball reached a fever pitch as even LeBron James James appreciated a little father-and-son moment between Eddie House and Jalen House. Eddie House, former NBA player, and proud father, witnessed his son’s triumphant moment. Jaelen House, the son of the legendary Boston Celtics guard, etched his name in New Mexico Lobos history by leading his team to victory in the Mountain West Tournament.
LeBron James reacts to the special father and son moment
In a high-stakes championship game against San Diego State, Jaelen House delivered a jaw-dropping performance. The 6-foot-2 guard poured in 28 points, including a crucial shot that sealed the Lobos’ 68-61 win. With just under 90 seconds remaining, House drove fearlessly to the rim, absorbed contact, and converted a runner. The crowd erupted, and the arena buzzed with anticipation.
As the camera panned to the stands, there was Eddie House—arms raised, voice unapologetically booming: “That’s my motherfuking son! That’s my motherfuking boy!” His expletive-laden celebration echoed through the arena, capturing the raw emotion of a father witnessing his son’s defining moment.
LeBron James cherished the moment so much that he went to Twitter to speak his mind
“I love that!!! So” LeBron James wrote on Twitter followed by 7 fire emoji’s
I love that!!! So 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/3CoHMoSE2x
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 17, 2024
Eddie House, a key contributor to the Celtics’ 2008 NBA championship, knows the weight of a legacy. But he’s equally passionate about recognizing Jaelen as an individual. In an interview, he emphasized, “I don’t cast a shadow. He’s making his own, he’s in his own footsteps. His name is Jaelen House, and don’t forget it!”
Jaelen’s journey began at Arizona State, where he wore the same No. 36 jersey as his father. However, destiny had other plans. He transferred to New Mexico in 2021, donning the No. 4—a symbolic departure from his father’s number. With each basket, Jaelen carves out his unique path, fueled by dedication and love for the game.
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