What Did LeBron Get on His Tooth? Fans Are Buzzing

A close-up that sparked a thousand theories

Okay—so if you were watching that Lakers game last week (you know the one, that weird 4th quarter), chances are you saw it. That thing on LeBron James’ tooth. It was subtle, sure, but if you paused at the right moment or caught one of those ultra-HD replays… boom. It was there. Shiny. Metallic. Totally unexpected.

I didn’t think much of it at first. Thought maybe it was lighting or a weird camera angle. But then my buddy Marcus sent me a screenshot—“Bro… what’s on Bron’s tooth??” And just like that, I was deep down a LeBron dental rabbit hole.

So, what was actually on LeBron’s tooth?

It looked like a diamond… or was it a grill?

Let’s clear this up: it wasn’t food (thank God). That shimmer wasn’t random—it was intentional. Some fans guessed it was a tooth gem, others thought it might be part of a custom grill, or even a permanent crown with a flashy design.

From close-up photos and sideline interviews (yeah, I zoomed way too far into Getty Images for this), it looks like LeBron had a small diamond-like gem embedded on one of his front teeth. Very subtle. Kinda cool, actually. And honestly? Fits his vibe.

Not the first time he's done it

LeBron’s no stranger to bold fashion statements. He’s worn suits with shorts. He’s brought wine to press conferences. He’s rocked more designer brands than I can pronounce. So yeah—adding a little sparkle to his smile? Not really out of character.

Why do people get gems on their teeth anyway?

Dental bling is making a comeback

Tooth gems were big in the early 2000s (anyone remember that trend?). They kinda disappeared, then came back hard—especially with Gen Z, rappers, influencers, and yeah… NBA superstars.

It’s usually a small crystal or diamond attached with dental adhesive. Totally removable. Not painful. Kinda like an earring for your smile.

One of my coworkers, Jenna, actually got a star-shaped one a few months ago. I asked her if it was annoying. “Not at all,” she said. “I forget it’s even there—until someone says they love it.” Makes sense.

The fan reactions? Hilarious and confused

The internet did its thing, of course. Some of my favorites:

• “LeBron got a power-up tooth now??”

• “That tooth shining like his trophy case.”

• “Bro’s literally flexing with his smile.”

But not everyone was feeling it. Some people thought it looked distracting, others joked he’d lose it mid-dunk. One guy on Reddit said he thought it was spinach and almost threw his nachos. Honestly, same.

Could there be a deeper reason?

Symbolism or superstition?

Okay, hear me out. Some people (especially athletes) are superstitious. Maybe the gem means something. A lucky charm? A tribute? Maybe even a family symbol? We don’t know yet—LeBron hasn’t spoken about it publicly.

But knowing Bron, it’s probably more than “just a flex.” The man plans things. He’s calculated. He’s not putting anything permanent on his body—or tooth—without purpose.

I’d honestly love to ask him. (Bron, if you're reading this… DM open.)

Final thoughts: it's his tooth, his rules

So what did LeBron get on his tooth? Most likely a tooth gem—simple, stylish, and slightly mysterious. And while the internet is still buzzing, here’s the thing: whether you love it or hate it, he pulled it off. Like he always does.

Honestly, I started out kind of skeptical. But now? Kinda thinking of getting one myself. Maybe not a diamond (I’m not on a max contract), but who knows—a tiny gold dot? Something subtle?

Anyway. If LeBron can sparkle mid-game and still drop 30, maybe we all need to rethink our smile game.

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