As he greets 12-year-old Gaia, the fan who went viral after she “freaked out” while the Lakers star was sitting next to her at Saturday’s game against the Warriors, LeBron James exclaims, “This is exactly why I love what I do!”

The young 12-year-old girl who was caught on camera experiencing pure shock and excitement when LeBron James sat next to her during a recent Lakers game had a dream come true when she met him backstage. LeBron James met 12-year-old Gaia after she went 'freaked out' at him sitting next to her during Saturday night's Lakers game against Golden State WarriorsThe Lakers captured this heartwarming moment and shared it on their Instagram, calling it “wholesome,” while LeBron himself shared the encounter on his Instagram story, highlighting why he loves what he does. James was also filmed giving her a high-five as the Lakers said the meeting was 'wholesome'Despite LeBron being sidelined due to an ankle issue, he made a lasting impact on Gaia, who initially didn’t recognize him until the moment sank in, leaving her speechless and in awe. Gaia was visibly shocked as James sat next to her courtside during Saturday's gameJames was wearing a beaded bracelet that marked him becoming the NBA's all-time top scorerShe described the experience as surreal, expressing how seeing LeBron, whom she considers the greatest basketball player of all time, sitting beside her was a dream come true. The Lakers’ victory that night added to the magic of the evening, making it an unforgettable memory for Gaia and her family.