Fresno Falcons score laughs with fake LeBron James signing. ‘He would be terrifying’
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- Fresno Falcons teased a fake signing of LeBron James on social media in 2026.
- The tongue-in-cheek post showed James in a Falcons jersey holding a basketball.
- The Falcons confirmed real signings of two goaltenders and a forward, not James.
The Fresno Falcons had some fun with NBA superstar LeBron James this week.
The Falcons, who are set to begin play in the Federal Prospects Hockey League in 2026, jokingly announced on social media that James was joining the team.
The post featured a photo of James holding a basketball while wearing a Falcons jersey.
Of course, the announcement wasn’t real.
It was a tongue-in-cheek response to reports that James left the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2025-2026 NBA season, following his eight seasons with the purple and gold..
The post generated plenty of reactions from fans on Facebook.
“That’s hilarious! He will be falling on the ice all night,” one commenter wrote.
Another joked, “Funny!! But I’ll go to Bako if y’all sign him.”
On Instagram, one follower said “honestly, at his height and weight, he would be terrifying on the ice. Fun to watch from a spectator perspective though.”
Despite the playful post, the Falcons did make legitimate roster moves, announcing the signings of three goaltenders and a forward, and on Wednesday signed right-shot defenseman Andrew Stacey — just not James.
