LeBron James' Instagram Story Went Viral Before Lakers-Raptors Game

LeBron James made a post to his Instagram story before Friday's game.

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Lakers won by a score of 131-125.

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

Before the game, LeBron James made a post to his Instagram story that got a lot of attention social media.

James captioned his post: "LIVE from LeBronto"

LeBron James IG Story / November 1

Many fans reacted to his costume.

@Br0nToLA23: "When he knows he owns Toronto lmaoo"

When he knows he owns Toronto lmaoo

— 👑 (@Br0nToLA23) November 1, 2024

@rizwaan_laher: "Bro dropping a triple double today"

Bro dropping a triple double today

— Rizwaan Laher (@rizwaan_laher) November 1, 2024

@BronGotGame: "Bro I’m shaking for the city of Toronto, keep them in your prayers😭😭🙏🏽"

Bro I’m shaking for the city of Toronto, keep them in your prayers😭😭🙏🏽

— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) November 1, 2024

@LIS_Enjoyer: "LEGOAT LOVES SCREAM LET'S GOOOO"

LEGOAT LOVES SCREAM LET'S GOOOO https://t.co/P3EkxpeuBz

— George 🔥 (@LIS_Enjoyer) November 1, 2024

James comes into the night with averages of 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest while shooting 48.7% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range.

LeBron arriving for action in Toronto 😱🎃 pic.twitter.com/qzbYeYXVQN

— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2024

The Lakers are 3-2 in their first five games after most recently losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 134-110.

James led the team with 26 points, six rebounds and three assists while shooting 9/13 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 29 minutes.

Following Toronto, the Lakers will continue their road trip when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Monday in Michigan.

Game. On. pic.twitter.com/GJkE8xs9Ty

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 1, 2024

Over his 22-year career with the Cavs, Heat and Lakers, James has dominated the Raptors.

He is 44-16 in their 60 matchups.

Apr 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images / Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

As for the Raptors, they are 1-3 in their first four games of the new season.

They most recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 138-133.

Following the Lakers, the Raptors will remain at home to host Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday evening in Toronto.