NBA superstar LeBron James is pushing for the suspension of a state trooper from Texas following a troubling incident with two performers from the South Carolina college football team.
On November 15, 2025, an encounter unfolded when South Carolina athletes Nyck Harbor and Oscar Adaway were approached by a Texas law enforcement officered, who seemed to intentionally bump into them, only to scold them right after.
This unexpected altercation quickly caught fire on social media, leading many fans and notable figures to criticize the officer’s apparent lack of professionalism.
Viral Reaction: LeBron James Calls Out Texas Lawman
The officer, representing the Texas Department of Public Safety, faced a higher level of ire after seemingly targeting two players.
This happened following a pass from LaNorris Sellers to Harbor, who celebrated a big 80-yard touchdown, making the score 27-3 in favor of South Carolina.
As the players celebrated with their teammates running to the tunnel, the officer allegedly thrust his elbows towards them before spinning around to wag his finger at them, appearing to admonish the players.
LeBron Goes All-In on a Police Officer’s Conduct
The tense moment was recorded and spread like wildfire online, garnering reactions ranging from shock to outrage from fans and athletes.
In a tweet, LeBron didn’t hold back, asking for the suspension of the trooper and expressing disappointment for his apparent provocation.
James tweeted: “That A&M cop needs to be suspended! It was planned and lame AF!!”
He didn’t stop there, adding, “He really went out of his way to stir up chaos. Step up your game, dude.”
Authorities React to the Backlash from LeBron’s Comments
The occurrence received attention well beyond sports beats, and LeBron’s comments added fuel to the fire.
The Texas A&M Police informed the public via X, “We are aware of the situation and the trooper has been relieved of his game-day duties.”
In another follow-up, the DPS confirmed, “We are informed about the incident during the Texas A&M football game and this officer has been sent home. Our Office of Inspector General is reviewing the situation, but we’ll provide no further details right now.”
Online Responses Pour in Regarding the Incident
LeBron isn’t alone in voicing his reactions on this situation; others across social media shared their frustration about the encounter between the trooper and the two young athletes.
Notable platform @TheShadeRoom shared the video, provoking diverse reactions from users who are troubled by the officer’s conduct.
One social media user pointedly remarked, “Just think about how he acts while on patrol,” eliciting another reply stating the officer’s actions were absolutely wrong.
Reddit users also discussed the showdown, with one Texas A&M supporter describing it as “embarrassing.”
They went on to say, “There’s no reason for our trooper to be acting like a villain in someone else’s game.”
Another reacted, “Hope it feels great elbowing two college dudes. Wishing for the end of his time as an officer.”
One comment captured the sentiment well, stating, “Never have I seen policing encapsulated so accurately in five seconds; clearly instigating shit and putting the blame elsewhere.”
LeBron’s Ongoing Critique of Law Enforcement
This isn’t the first instance of James vocalizing concerns about law enforcement. In 2021, he faced some backlash for a tweet regarding a police shooting in Columbus, Ohio, sharing his concern over yet another tragic loss of life among the Black community.
His former tweet contained the harsh message, “YOU’RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY,” which was later deleted.
Post-reaction, he expressed the need to be cautious and understand more before making an impact, expressing his ongoing struggle against systematic injustices.
James reflected, saying, “This isn’t just one officer; it’s about the whole system, and I am tirelessly pushing for more skillful accountability.”
No stranger to hardship, the father of three also shared his desire for justice after tragic events and his commitment to research prior to speaking on matters of such importance.
