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Lil Wayne among virtual fans at Lakers-Thunder game (Photo)

By Steven Kubitza

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Andre Roberson #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Andre Roberson #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Lil Wayne showed up in the virtual crowd Wednesday night.

The NBA decided to get creative in order to have fans “attend” games in some capacity during the league’s restart in Orlando. The solution was having virtual fans displayed on video boards for the players to see.

This can be distracting at times, but it is fun for the fans involved and has led to some celebrity sightings. The latest came Wednesday night when legendary rapper Lil Wayne showed up supporting the Los Angeles Lakers in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Lil Wayne the Lakers supporter

The New Orleans native appeared to be having a good time cheering on LeBron James and the Lakers and even went for the high five. His hand may have been virtually cut off, but the fan opposite him can still brag about the virtual five.

Seeing Lil Wayne in the virtual stands is one of those small things that can give someone a smile during what is the most bizarre finish to any NBA season in league history.

The Lakers also had supporters from James’ I PROMISE school in Akron, Ohio, making it a true star-studded affair like a normal game at Staples Center.

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Giving fans at home — whether they’re famous or not — the chance to cheer on their favorite team in this way is a small gesture by the NBA that can mean a ton to those getting the chance to show up on television during games.

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Is it distracting to the players to see Lil Wayne staring at them from a giant screen? That is entirely possible. However, it is all part of the uniqueness of this NBA season. We may as well embrace it for what it is during the weird year of 2020.

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