LeBron James admits defeat against hairline, appears to shave head

Scribbled Underline By Siyag | September 20, 2022 Arrow

With his new hairstyle, LeBron James nearly destroyed the internet.

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The Lakers player posted a picture to his Instagram story on Tuesday that showed him with a completely shorn head.

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James, who will turn 38 in December, is shown in the photo grinning while seated and donning a barber cape.

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James' personal barber, Nick "Slick" Castellanos, appears to be standing to the side in the image.

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Along with other crying-laughing emoticons, the four-time NBA champion also added a grandpa emoji to the selfie.

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Despite the fact that James appeared to have shaved his head, some internet users are calling him out.

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Twitter critics have also questioned if the image has been manipulated or filtered.

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Evan Turner, a former NBA guard, was similarly dubious about the buzz.

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