LeBron James has not only left a mark in the world of the NBA but also the entertainment industry. He has starred in numerous movies and TV shows, which grabbed the attention of his fans worldwide. One of the movies that stands out among these is Trainwreck which was released in 2015.
The movie earned a staggering $140 Million at the box office. The success of the movie can be credited to James’ remarkable acting. He played an unconventionally different role that displayed him in a distinct light. The relatable and hilarious James was like a breath of fresh air. Not only this but the reason behind casting him into the film as revealed by Amy Schumer herself is interesting.
The entire plot of the movie is filled with a humorous tone with unexpected scenes. However, one of the scenes that grabbed the attention of everyone was the one where James and Dr. Aaron Conners were trying to split a $64 bill.
This scene was not only hilarious as fans witnessed James playfully fight over splitting the bill but it also proved one of the remarks made by Dwyane Wade true. James’ former teammate Wade made a shocking revelation on ESPN’s The Jump in 2017.
Dwyane Wade revealed that LeBron James is the cheapest player in the NBA
In the interview, Dwyane Wade candidly stated that “LeBron James is the cheapest player in the NBA”. Due to this, the scene is one of the iconic ones as fans got a glimpse at the cheap side of James. In the said scene, James and Dr. Aaron Conners exchange hilarious statements in regard to splitting the bill.
King James boosted a net worth of $65 million in the same year as the release of the movie was counting the items that his best friend had in the restaurant. Shortly after he was done with this, Conners suggested he just pick the bill. To which, James responded by saying, “Why do I have to pick up the check?”.
Furthermore, after Conners cited the reason as because he is LeBron James, the furious NBA star was quick to say, “Listen don’t look at me no differently now because I got a little money”. He continued “I don’t know how long this could last. Anything can happen right. I’m not about to end up like MC Hammer”.
Even though LeBron James was just playing his part, fans could not resist but draw the connection between his reel and his real character. Wade‘s words were proved with this iconic scene and it remains etched in the memories of James’ beloved fans.
