An insight into the meaning behind the new ‘crown’ celebration being made use of by Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has come to the fore online.
The info comes courtesy of Mundo Deportivo, and confirms that as much marks a tribute to an NBA legend.
Wide-man Lamine is for his part fresh off kicking into gear his 2025/26 season in style.
En route to Barcelona securing seven points from an available nine across three outings, the 18-year-old directly contributed to four goals.
Following his first goal of the campaign, Lamine unveiled a new-look celebration, which saw the attacker imitate the placing of a crown on his head.
This action sparked frankly needless criticism on the part of rival supporters, who suggested again that Lamine is getting too big for his boots.
Such fans, in turn, will no doubt be interested to learn that this celebration is actually intended as a tribute to another sporting icon.
As per a report from MD:
‘Lamine ‘s celebration is a tribute to his NBA idol LeBron James , who makes this gesture and is nicknamed The King. It’s a crown, but without the excessive symbolism of proclaiming himself king, but rather of complimenting and imitating one of the heroes of world basketball.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
