LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are battling the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round series Friday night in Los Angeles, and there’s a special fan sitting in his familiar courtside seat—Jack Nicholson.
The acting legend and longtime Lakers fan, who is now 86 years old, hasn’t been seen at a game—or anywhere, really—since he attended the team’s home opener last season.
But there he was before tipoff, making his way to the seats he’s had for so many years and shaking hands with people standing around him.
Check out this video that Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix got of Nicholson and LeBron sharing a great moment before the game:
Jack. Back. pic.twitter.com/Ht6q6F6J4H
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) April 29, 2023
Showtime’s Rachel Nichols also was able to get video of Nicholson:
Jack Nicholson back courtside for the Lakers - first time since last season’s opening night. pic.twitter.com/OEyr3XPsqA
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) April 29, 2023
This was pretty awesome, too:
Jack Nicholson is back courtside at a Lakers playoff game for the first time in a long time. pic.twitter.com/MFIvMz4XxZ
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 29, 2023
NBA fans loved seeing Jack:
Jack Nicholson is back at the Lakers. Nature is healing. https://t.co/6dZJ7mDVPl
— Lowell Renold (@Lowell_Renold) April 29, 2023
Something so heartwarming about seeing Jack Nicholson court side LAKE SHOW memories 💜✨ https://t.co/Sd1Jpo459D
— Ayydé (@Ayyde_) April 29, 2023
Absolute king. https://t.co/WNE90ERVXy
— LTB (@JaRomney) April 29, 2023
I love Jack. Binoculars while sitting court-side is such a great touch. https://t.co/bgDSObG7lK
— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) April 29, 2023
So happy Jack is back! https://t.co/Z8iXGUvQVS
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) April 29, 2023
Sweet https://t.co/c7lPqvWuzp
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 29, 2023
