Even though LeBron James didn’t play in the game against the Golden State Warriors, he still created a memorable moment for one lucky young fan.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar missed the game due to an injured ankle, which kept him out for the second consecutive time since breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time NBA scoring record. But that didn’t stop him from stealing the spotlight!

"This is like the best moment of my life." ❤️ https://t.co/zNbebfYMuY pic.twitter.com/9wPK7RZtqt

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During the game, cameras caught a young girl in the front row sitting beside an empty seat. When LeBron took that seat, her reaction was priceless. She gasped and covered her mouth in disbelief as she realized the basketball legend was right next to her!

ESPN’s Lisa Salters later interviewed the amazed fan, who, interestingly, wasn’t even alive when LeBron was drafted into the NBA. The 12-year-old had been dreaming of this moment and had asked for the tickets months in advance, hoping to witness LeBron break the record.

This young fan's reaction to sitting next to LeBron 🤣❤️ pic.twitter.com/z2Jpk1aerk

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However, she faced disappointment when she learned about his foot injury and wasn’t sure if he would even be at the game. “When I heard that he had a foot injury, I was sad,” she shared. “We didn’t know if he was traveling with the team. Then, when he ended up sitting here, I could only see his shoes at first. Then I looked up and thought, ‘Oh my God, the greatest player of all time is sitting next to me!’ I just freaked out completely. This is like the best moment of my life.”

As the interview wrapped up, the cameras zoomed out, showing LeBron still sitting beside her, adding even more magic to this unforgettable night.

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(via LeBron James Instagram , NBA Twitter )