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LeBron James on the Dallas Cowboys Sideline — The King's Love Affair with America's Team

LeBron James on the Dallas Cowboys Sideline — The King's Love Affair with America's Team

September 12, 2015 · San Antonio

Outfit:LeBron in a Dallas Cowboys jersey and cap on the sideline.
With:Friends and Cowboys players on the sideline
Seats:Sideline access at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

What Happened: LeBron James at the Event

LeBron James has been one of the most high-profile Dallas Cowboys fans despite being from Akron, Ohio. The NBA superstar has been photographed multiple times on the Cowboys sideline at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, wearing a Cowboys jersey and cap. His Cowboys fandom has drawn both admiration and playful criticism from fans who wonder why an Ohio native roots for 'America's Team.' LeBron has explained he became a fan during the Troy Aikman/Emmitt Smith/Michael Irvin dynasty era of the 1990s.

Fan Reaction

LeBron's Cowboys fandom is one of the most discussed celebrity-team connections in sports. Cleveland fans have playfully criticized him for not supporting the Browns, while Cowboys fans embrace the NBA superstar.

What Did LeBron James Wear?

LeBron in a Dallas Cowboys jersey and cap on the sideline.

Who Was LeBron James With?

Friends and Cowboys players on the sideline

Where Did LeBron James Sit?

Sideline access at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Where Did LeBron James Eat?

Not publicly reported

Where Did LeBron James Stay?

Not publicly reported

People Also Ask About LeBron James

Yes — LeBron James is a well-known Dallas Cowboys fan despite being from Akron, Ohio. He became a fan during the 1990s dynasty era and has been photographed on the Cowboys sideline at AT&T Stadium multiple times.

LeBron has said he became a Cowboys fan during the Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin dynasty of the early 1990s, when the Cowboys won three Super Bowls.