WATCH: LeBron James grooves to Drake during Lakers practice amid rumored rift with rapper

NBA star LeBron James continues to make waves on and off the basketball court. In a recent Los Angeles Lakers practice session, the four-time NBA champion was seen singing along to Drake’s "Free Smoke," drawing attention due to the rumored tension between the two celebrities.

The moment was part of a new team practice routine introduced by LeBron himself, which features live music from a DJ. During the Lakers’ latest practice, the team entered the facility to find something new—a DJ spinning tracks. DJ Meel was hired for playing live music before and after the practice sessions, a move that Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed was LeBron’s brainchild.

Here is the video:

LeBron singing and dancing to Drake during practice 😂😭

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For years, LeBron has been known for sharing workout clips on social media with his favourite tracks in the background. Now, he has brought that same vibe to the team environment, likely to keep the energy high as they prepare for the new season.

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However, what caught everyone’s attention was LeBron’s choice of music. As he was humming the lyrics to Drake’s "Free Smoke," fans couldn’t help but wonder if this was a subtle nod to the recent drama between the basketball star and the Canadian rapper.

The speculation started after Drake, known for his close relationship with LeBron, unfollowed the NBA legend on Instagram. The unfollowing came after LeBron attended a Kendrick Lamar concert, despite the publicized beef between Lamar and Drake.

While fans were quick to connect the dots, the focus for LeBron seems to remain on basketball and the upcoming season. This year holds special significance for the 20-time All-Star, as it marks the first time he will share the court with his son, fulfilling a lifelong dream. For now, the saga between Drake and LeBron continues to simmer in the background, but the Lakers superstar seems more focused on making his dream season a reality.