NBA Fans had an unexpected crossover moment to talk about after Carlos Alcaraz posted a photo of himself wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey during his time at the Australian Open.
@carlosalcaraz shared the image on his own account, showing himself in a LeBron James jersey while on site in Melbourne. The post quickly made its way across timelines, and NBA Fans jumped into the replies.
@AustralianOpen! pic.twitter.com/T30wcVbsdr
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) January 12, 2026
One of the first viral responses came from @hasnainyc, who wrote, “if sinner is a knicks fan then i cant support u anymore Carlos [weary face emoji].” The comment played off tennis rivalries while pulling the NBA into the mix, and NBA Fans ran with it.
Another reply kept things simple.
@Mr_MoonYoz posted, “[smirking face emoji] Lebron James [crown emoji].” That line was widely shared by NBA Fans who saw the jersey choice as a clear nod to the Lakers star.
As the photo spread, Fans filled quote posts with jokes about tennis players picking sides, switching fan bases, and what it means when international stars show love to the league. Some joked about recruiting Alcaraz as an “official” Lakers supporter. Others said they were surprised to see him rocking NBA gear at all.
Several Fans also pulled Jannik Sinner into the conversation, spinning fictional scenarios about tennis stars being tied to different NBA teams. The thread quickly drifted from the Australian Open into full-on basketball banter.
What made the post travel was how natural the crossover felt. Fans didn’t need context. A global tennis star in a LeBron jersey was enough to spark replies.
For many NBA Fans, the moment wasn’t just about fashion. It was about how often the league now pops up in places far from its own arenas.
By the end of the day, Fans had turned a single photo into dozens of jokes, screenshots, and side debates about who roots for who.
And with Alcaraz still in Melbourne, NBA Fans will likely keep an eye out for any other subtle shoutouts.
NBA Fans Turn From Alcaraz Laughs To Lakers Frustration After Loss In Sacramento
While Fans were laughing about Carlos Alcaraz’s jersey choice, another Lakers post brought a very different tone.
@Lakers shared a simple update from Sacramento, posting “Final” after a 124–112 loss to the Kings at Golden 1 Center on Monday, January 12, 2026. The scoreline alone was enough to pull NBA Fans straight into the replies.
Final pic.twitter.com/tBi4EU3n2f
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 13, 2026
Anger showed up quickly.
@kissykissynumi posted, “TRASH BRO!! TRASH!!!!!” The outburst reflected what many NBA Fans were feeling as they scrolled through the result.
Others leaned into sarcasm.
@LALMuse wrote, “At least we have Luka but this is just sad LMAOO.” The comment spread fast, with NBA Fans quoting it while adding their own reactions to the loss.
As the thread grew, Fans shifted away from tennis jokes and back into game frustration. Some focused on missed chances. Others posted memes and clips from the night. A few even joked that Alcaraz wearing a Lakers jersey felt like bad timing.
The replies filled with a mix of disappointment and humor. NBA Fans argued about what went wrong, who stood out, and how often close nights are slipping away.
Several Fans also noted how quickly moods change on timelines. One moment was about a tennis star in a LeBron jersey. The next was about another loss in California.
By the end of the night, Fans had moved fully back into season mode. The Alcaraz post was still floating around, but the result had taken over the conversation.
And as NBA Fans kept posting reactions, one thing was clear. Crossovers are fun. Losses hit harder.
