LeBron James caught on camera taking Austin Reaves' masterclass during Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors preseason game

While the NBA players are normally seen relaxing or making strategies during the timeout, LeBron James and Austin Reaves were having a moment on a very different tangent. The Los Angeles Lakers ’ superstar was caught on camera receiving tips on improving his golf swing shot from none other than Austin Reaves. They were quite absorbed in their swing’s discussions, completely oblivious to the world around. The moment sparked a buzz among fans on X, who had mixed reactions to the duo’s unusual way of spending the timeout.

LeBron spent a considerable time learning golf offseason. With the new video clip surfacing on the internet, his passion for the game seemed to have grown multifold.

LeBron James and Austin Reaves spent preseason game 2 timeout sharing golfing tipsA fun moment was caught on camera between LeBron James and Austin Reaves during the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors preseason Game 2. LeBron was seen practicing the swing shot with the help of tips from teammate Austin Reaves. The duo seemed all soaked up in their zeal to master golf, with Austin acting as LeBron’s coach.

LeBron getting some golfing tips from Austin Reaves during a timeout 😂⛳️🏌️‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/MmjTTZfyfM

— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 6, 2025

LeBron looked quite determined and focused to amp up his golf game and was considering tips from Reaves with all sincerity. The Lakers’ Big 3 - LeBron, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves - were not on the playing squad for this preseason game.

LeBron James and Austin Reaves practicing golf during timeout sparked buzz among fansThe fun moment between LeBron James and Austin Reaves caught on camera went viral in no time and garnered 90.7K views from fans till the writing of this entertainment news piece. The fans shared mixed reactions during the timeout.

Here are a few of the most interesting comments:

@PherchiSC commented, “The full circle...., now's Bron's turn to take advices,” sharing an old video clip where LeBron is seen giving tips to Austin
@charles52733 wrote tauntingly, “I bet it doesn’t help when he flops on the golf court.”
@RealGoodMurph wrote, “Dudes gettin ready take on golf next”

LeBron James has shown love for golf all this offseason through updates about his practice sessions on his Instagram. When his son, Bronny, showcased talent in this game, he commented, “That Boy Smooth!!” on the video clip. LeBron was welcomed by Stephen Curry to the golf community. He playfully trolled him for his typical swing shot and commented that he was waiting for him in golf.

Austin: "I played with Bronny probably a week ago...I sent Bron a picture of me and Bronny out there and I was like I got all of my money on Bronny. He's got a good swing"

"What about his dad?"

"It's a work in progress" 😂 pic.twitter.com/ansiLuiD0d

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) September 29, 2025

Previously, Austin Reaves, in a quick interview, shared his thoughts on LeBron James’ golfing skills. He said. “It’s work in progress.” He, however, liked LeBron’s son Bronny’s game and complimented his good swing quality.

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The new video clip showing LeBron using a timeout to hone his golfing skills speaks aloud of his sincere approach towards the game. One can expect the NBA superstar to be a new golf icon in the coming times, if things pan out at the same pace.