Edmonton basketball player's story grabs attention of LeBron James

An Edmonton youth who can often be seen outside his home dribbling a basketball has grabbed the attention of people around North America, including his idol: LeBron James.
It started with Anthony Muobike's daily basketball practice - without a net - being noticed by a neighbour, who decided to make a Facebook post asking for help to get the teen a hoop. Neighbours banded together and Canadian Tire donated a hoop and basketball, with donations collected going towards a Sport Chek gift card.
Now, the teen is making an impression outside of his community with a private Toronto school offering him a chance to take part in a basketball program next year. And then he got something unexpected when the King himself, LeBron James, posted on Instagram words of encouragement. Sarah Komadina has the story.
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[@dana2640]

We don’t see stories like this to often, if it wasn’t for the kind hearted neighbor across the street… this wouldn’t have been on the news!!! Good luck to the kid, can’t wait to see you in 2026!

[@Quote-Unquote.]

Spot on

[@TRxh98]

Great, YEG made it on national television for something positive. 😭 This is a miracle for us.

[@misskarenvasquez]

Best wishes to this young man

[@suryatkurma7466]

Such a cool neighbor! This kid will go places.

[@scottsteel4230]

I'll bet that Anthony makes it to the NBA.💥🏀💥

[@maiannchan8615]

Horray to this Edmonton kid,got attention from the King of Basketball, Lebron James🥇🏀🙏

[@crz8237]

King ? He got 0 votes on being the best player. 😂😂😂😂

[@Blunder03]

@@crz8237 He’s one of the three greatest basketball players of all time. It’s pretty normal that he’s not the best player in the league entering his 19th season.

[@teeloeur8962]

You serious?

[@fatmoney555]

@@crz8237 lmao Lebron is better than ur favourite player that’s why u mad lil girl 4 rings 4 Mvps

[@findingzayno]

Imagine disliking this. I hope this man goes far.

[@dimitar297]

The person managing Lebron's social media did a good one.

[@lavenberry]

Love this story. Made me cry. 😂 TY to everyone who is helping this kid see his dreams.

[@suzettethompson6915]

You're on your way kido. Guidance and Protection Continued on your Journey don't forget to Pray.🕯️🕯️🕯️🙏

[@mikewill2667]

The Canadian way.

[@rissky.]

hope in humanity 🙏🏻 🙌🏻

[@babylondon204]

This is cool hopefully he still focuses on a solid education too. Nothing is promised.

[@josephjjenkins1549]

That's a given. He's African. That's how they raise their children.

[@teeloeur8962]

They are hunting us everyday. Literally.... -Lechina James

[@leelavid1477]

Do it for Canada 🇨🇦

[@Hollins23]

Wow! That was amazing! We need more stories like this in the news!

[@Jme3]

How sweet ♥️ what a thoughtful and kind neighbor. Goodluck!!

[@TheeRomantic]

That's beyond amazing 💖

[@brandonweaver6703]

Love this story !

[@jayfoden6943]

Seems like a very nice kid.

[@MyHandleIsAvailable]

😢

[@raggedyann4372]

Awesome! This young man will succeed in life❤️

[@Imamyeagerok]

i hope i play with this kid he seems amazing love the story ❤

[@eddiet4708]

Credit to his parent(s), this kid will go far in life. best wishes.

[@AliahDoesBJJ]

thats the same hoop i have lol

[@chasethreshing]

They are scouting us everyday, literally.

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[@tony-thefiglovinstargazer]

❤

[@Vitaquesthealth]

Thank you jesus yeaaaah go all the way Anthony ...thanks GLOBAL for making my day START WITH GOOD NEWS!!! KEEP IT ROLLING ROLLING ROLLING...🏀🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️😉🍎

[@mikehance6086]

Hopefully a future raptor

[@yucruuu]

*good people*

[@leelavid1477]

Where tf these onions come from

[@chrthewrestler2301]

good story but we have to think of it this way. If he wanted it, it should have been his parents to buy it for him, NOT others. funny that his mom lives in a decent house and can afford it but she cannot afford to buy it for her kid. I feel bad for the boy.

[@josephjjenkins1549]

Always a malcontent. The neighbors did this gesture out of the kindness of theur geart and from observing the young man and his family. End of story.

[@justworkingfortheweekend8504]

Wonder if he goes to M.E.Lazerte

[@brandonburley1263]

Now this is what KZbin, News and examples that make the power of the internet great for all. This is real everyday chicken soup for the soul and should be viewed by everyone, world wide. To slow down and remember what life is all about . Equality, friendship, kindness, hard work, equal laughter, smiles love and success

[@finnhanson612]

Hopefully he’ll be able to make the NBA

[@canadianintheukbrian]

Really cool, this kid has drive and ambition he will make it, one day maybe he will driving up that street with the NBA Championship,

[@stefanpedias4511]

Basketball too woke

[@N.A525]

Awww that’s nice

[@DannyPluto.]

I hope he wins provincials

[@KronicSoup]

gosh dang i wanna see that kid in the wild lol

[@keeper78p]

😊

[@vancouverviking4652]

💩💩💩💩💩

[@mcgaming8982]

michael jordan would never

[@nimo6972]

Want to be the vilian of this neighborhood, complain about the non stop dribbling.

[@Oilers1972]

He will be in the NBA. Looking forward to that news story in the future. 👍❤️

[@jamaldee2355]

🙏🙏🙏👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@NoCluYT]

Something good in Edmonton happens and some 40yo white dudes wanna be all negative. Like don't y'all have a job? What about ur kids? Go find sum to do.

[@ItIsGonnaGetWayWorse]

Oh, he does basketball? I thought he was a law enforcement adviser

[@JosephDubois1]

Welcome to Canada, the Land full of Good-Samaritan People, the Land full of "Angels" with a Large Heart like this Great Gentleman, "Ian Ray"! This is an Act of Kindness that is Divinely Inspired. Great Video, Great Journalistic Report! Two Thumbs Up! 🏅🏆

[@PABSMCKNIGHTXX]

Yepppp🔥

[@JosephDubois1]

@@PABSMCKNIGHTXX Thanks.

[@t3jf]

Poor kid needs a better role model than Lebron. I guess with all the ice in Edmonton during the winters it easy to practice his flopping.

[@fatmoney555]

Well who should he like Sidney Crosby ? Lmfao Lebron the goat

[@t3jf]

@@fatmoney555 That's an improvement for sure

[@fatmoney555]

@@t3jf yeah no

[@t3jf]

@@fatmoney555 Lebron is a loser and a clown why would people want to have him as a role model? Crosby is a much better choice

[@sunnydelight5255]

They seem like a nice family. But Lebron are you ok with a white man giving it to him? And would you have done it if he walked up to you and asked for it?

[@fatmoney555]

Ur pathetic

[@marciaannepolius7047]

@@fatmoney555Exactly!

[@josephjjenkins1549]

Lebron has built a school in Akron, Ohio. He is a philanthropist. And your wondering if he would have done the same thing. Hilarious 😂.

[@KrymsonSkyz]

Wow the conservatives didn't downvote tf out of this post

[@raytard8995]

Their neighbours must be thrilled.

[@raytard8995]

@@tevyeb so what's your excuse?

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[@markanthony-ei6wn]

Poor kid , nice house , Great clothes … I’m sure kids who live with nothing feel Great for him