NBA Fans had plenty to say after an AI-generated clip showed Donald Trump going one-on-one with LeBron James and somehow getting the better of him.
The video, posted by @SoveyX, quickly made the rounds online. It showed Trump scoring over LeBron in a clean, cinematic edit.
The caption read, “What can’t he do?”
That was all it took to spark debate.
NBA Fans jumped in almost instantly. Some played along. Others called it out for what it was. @BrintonCallahan leaned into sarcasm, writing, “The ‘Left’ will say this is fake.”
The “Left” will say this is fake. (laughing emoji)
The comment section did not miss a beat. @barryshap fired back, “The ‘Left’ will say this is fake because it is.”
This seems to be a repeated instance in which more than one user missed the sarcasm and the commenter had to let them know.
Feb 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
NBA Fans see how far realistic AI content has become. And had mentioned it as much as the politics. The video looks sharp. The movements are smooth. At first glance, someone scrolling fast might think it was a real exhibition moment. That is exactly why NBA Fans kept sharing it. Some laughed. Some argued. Most understood it was digital work.
LeBron James had one of the most stellar careers in the NBA and the idea of him losing a one-on-one to a 70-plus-year-old president was always going to draw reactions. NBA Fans don’t need to scratch their eyes because they know it’s not real. But seeing Bron eating floor was quite a sight indeed.
NBA Fans Debate Reality As AI Clip Of Trump vs. LeBron Sparks Online Firestorm
NBA Fans continued the debate as more replies rolled in under the viral video. What started as a short clip quickly turned into a running argument about reality and technology.
@JimmyG_the_Tree did not mince words. “He can’t do what’s depicted in this video, that’s for sure.” He added, “Using Ai to pretend he can beat LeBron James also means you can’t live in reality.”
NBA Fans Ride Viral AI Video Of Donald Trump Beating LeBron James In Basketball. Photo credits: Imagn
That sentiment echoed across the thread. Many NBA Fans felt the joke was obvious, but they were more concerned about how convincing the edit looked.
@GhostWhoHaunts took it a step further. “One thing he can’t do is THAT. I really doubt that he could make an uncontested lay up. LeBron James would block DJT’s weak sauce right back into his grill, Obama could ball, though, He wouldn’t need AI.”
The comment blended humor with disbelief, and it gained traction among NBA Fans who saw the matchup as pure fantasy.
Then there was @dindulogic, who focused on the tech itself. “AI has become so advanced that it can replicate Trump’s shooting form with extreme precision.”
That observation might be the most telling part of the entire reaction cycle. NBA Fans are used to highlights, edits, and parody videos. What feels different now is how seamless they look.
Feb 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) signals for a video review in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The clip may fade from timelines soon, but the conversation among NBA Fans shows something bigger. AI is getting better and better and the NBA fans are all on board.
Sabel Reyes is an experienced sports journalist and the Executive Producer for sports at People’s Television Network (PTV), a role she assumed in 2022 after years of dedicated work as a field reporter covering the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). A passionate basketball and running enthusiast, she also contributes to Hardwood Heroics, Gridiron Heroics, and Wisconsin Heroics. Connect with her on X (@SabelReyes2) and Instagram (@msabelreyes). For inquiries, email sabelreyes22@gmail.com.
