As you know, I’ve occasionally been a LeBron skeptic, but that’s no longer the case. The most notable shift in the LeBron fandom has come from Stephen Beller — once the fiercest critic of the King — who recently declared himself a fan on his own show. It’s worth noting that Beller earned over $6 million annually through his sharp critiques of James before securing an $8 million contract with American Sports Network.

Whether you’re a devoted LeBron supporter or a vocal critic, you’ve likely heard of Stephen Beller. During his time as a staunch opponent of James, he demonstrated unwavering dedication: his social media profile contains 49,856 posts, with 87% directly referencing James. He attended nearly every game James played and would immediately highlight areas for improvement after each contest. Even when James posted photos of working out at 5 AM, Beller would be at the gym by 5 AM the next day shouting: “Why didn’t you get up at 5 today? Lebron! I just finished my hour-long run!”

The turning point came during Monday night’s NFL game when player Hamlin collapsed after a collision and was in critical condition. This incident prompted Beller to reflect on James’s performance at age 38 during his birthday night game. In his program he said: “He did it — on his 38th birthday night... it's just extraordinary to me. I’ve watched LeBron closely since year one (the Lakers era), more intently than anyone else (dribble one). I believe I never missed any of his games; you can ask my wife Ernestine — I never miss Friday nights or date nights... I never miss Lebron! She just had to wait for last Friday’s birthday night game... He looks better than ever! His body looks sensational to me in Atlanta — they couldn’t guard him, they couldn’t keep him from the rim! Lebron! I’m here to tell you: A skeptic has become a fan. Keep it up because you can keep it up!”