LeBron James ‘most toxically masculine’ fan base settles GOAT debate according to Jalen Rose’s daughter

Jalen Rose's daughter Mariah Rose called out LeBron James' "toxic masculine" fanbase on TikTok as the Lakers star celebrates 40th birthday.

LeBron James ‘most toxically masculine’ fan base settles GOAT debate according to Jalen Rose’s daughter

LeBron James called out for toxic fanbase by Jalen Rose's daughter

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday with global fanfare, solidifying his place as a cultural icon both on and off the court. Among the countless tributes for the Lakers star and his legacy, Mariah Rose, daughter of former NBA player Jalen Rose, had a rather peculiar take on the occasion. Interestingly, the take was not about James himself but rather his fanbase.

Rose, a well-known witty sports commentator on the internet, had a grand laugh talking about the intense devotion of LeBron James’ supporters while acknowledging his standing in the never-ending GOAT debate. In a TikTok format video posted to her X account, Mariah Rose discussed the ‘toxic masculine’ culture of fans changing their ways for their favorite players major milestone.

LeBron James might be the GOAT because he’s got the most toxically masculine homophobic man you know, calling him Pookie Bear… I don’t think Michael Jordan had that.

Mariah Rose joked in the video

Rose’s comments were mostly meant in jest, as she poked fun at the generally male-centric fan culture around basketball, resorting to any and all lengths to express their fandom for their favorite basketball player. James’ birthday has become a phenomenon around the basketball world, with fans from across the globe joining in to congratulate the Lakers star on hitting the 40-year milestone.

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More importantly, LeBron James’ birthday holds even more significance as he is already the oldest active player in the NBA. With him hinting at a potential retirement in the not-so-distant future, this may be the last fans get to see one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Even at 40 years of age, James remains one of the best players in the league, averaging 23.5 points, 9.0 assists and 7.9 rebounds in 28 games this season.

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LeBron James’ career has been marked by an unparalleled level of durability and excellence. His longevity remains one of the standout landmarks of his career, and no record amongst his many is more of a testament to this feat than his legendary double-digit scoring peak. One of the defining aspects of James’ legacy is his incredible double-digit scoring streak, which has reached unprecedented heights.

Since January 6, 2007, James has scored at least 10 points in every regular season game he’s played—a streak spanning 1,222 games entering the 2024-25 season. The second-longest streak in NBA history, held by Michael Jordan, sits at 866 games, making James’ record untouchable for generations to come.

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Over nearly two decades of basketball, LeBron James has maintained this streak through injuries, early exits, and the inevitable challenges of aging. Even his lowest-scoring games in recent years, such as a 10-point outing on December 2 this season against the Timberwolves, have managed to keep the streak alive. Safe to say, this may be one of the most unbeatable records in NBA History.