EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the media during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 29, 2025 in El Segundo, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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By Nelson Espinal

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appeared on Kai Cenat's Twitch stream and presented the influencer with a $200,000 watch as a gift.

The Lakers legend appeared on Cenat's "Mafiathon" stream, a 24-hour marathon in which the streamer remains live for an entire month.

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On the final day of the stream, he brought out James, along with the all-time great's daughter and her friends.

During the live stream, James gave Cenat a Lakers-themed Audemars Piguet watch, worth $200,000, along with some unreleased sneakers — new unreleased LeBron XXIII.

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the media during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 29, 2025 in El Segundo, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Other than giving out gifts, James also ended up shooting some hoops and even shaved Cenat's head after he hit one million subscriptions on Twitch.

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LeBron is not the only member of the James family to appear on stream. In the past, Bryce, the younger son, made an appearance.

The King closed out his appearance on the live stream with a motivational speech, sending a message of hope for toung people going through tough times in life.

“If you’re somebody growing up without a mom, without a dad, without siblings, without a passion, without a goal, without life in general, it’s not over for you,” James said on the stream.

“…Everyone has a purpose. You just have to find that purpose and tap into that purpose. You’re going to need somebody. Nobody can do it by themselves.

“Don’t worry about the haters. They ain’t [expletive]. Don’t worry about the naysayers, because they ain’t [expletive]. Whenever you’re feeling a way about yourself, you look in the mirror and you say ‘you are the only thing that matters.'”

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Cenat resonates among the youth more than any other influencer, making LeBron's story and encouragement for kids all the more impactful.

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