A man accused of stalking LeBron James has been arrested near the NBA icon's Los Angeles home, according to TMZ, citing local police.
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Cops arrived at the estate Friday night after the alleged stalker was spotted on security cameras. During the arrest, the alleged stalker insisted that he was related to the four-time NBA MVP.
"Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... security called the cops around 9 PM Friday night after catching a male suspect on the property on one of their security cameras," TMZ reported. "Oddly enough ... the suspect claimed to believe he is LeBron's son during his chat with cops."
LeBron James was playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers, his former team, and was not home during the intrusion. Police said the intruder did not enter the residence.
LeBron James Returns to Cleveland on Same Night Intruder Visits Home
James received a hero's welcome in Cleveland, where he led the franchise to its lone championship in 2016.
James, an Akron, Ohio, native, played 11 seasons with the Cavaliers and is the all-time franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists, games and minutes played.
His homecoming game wasn't his best showing, though, as James recorded just eight points. It was the 10th time that James scored fewer than double-digit points in 1,630 NBA regular-season games.
"I definitely did not feel like I was in a good rhythm offensively," James told reporters after the game.
"I know I damn sure wasn't good at all."
For the first time in years, James did not receive a video tribute in his return to Cleveland. Some Cavaliers fans booed the franchise legend when he had possession of the ball.
James was rumored to be interested in signing with the Cavaliers this summer for a third stint in Cleveland. Ultimately, James signed with the Sixers, who are currently the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
James publicly stated that he will live in New York City while playing for the Sixers, so it may be a while before he returns to the residence where the alleged stalker lurked.
The 22-time All-Star is in the midst of his record 24th NBA season.
