"Omg king u back on the internet" - NBA fans shocked over LeBron James' return to social media after 26-day hiatus

NBA fans were shocked after LeBron James made his apparent return to social media in less than a month. On Nov. 21, the LA Lakers superstar announced that he was taking a break from social media to escape from the overwhelming negativity.

On Monday, James reposted a post by "LeBron James Family Foundation" on X and congratulated a former "I Promise School" student who had graduated from Kent State University.

"Congrats Arianna!!! Continue inspiring others!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👑❤️," James wrote on X, formerly known as "Twitter."

Shocked to find the Lakers star on X, fans quickly posted comments.

Some fans were glad to see the four-time NBA MVP back on social media.

"OH KING ITS EVERYWHERE WELCOME BACK 😩😩😩," a fan wrote.

"goat back on twitter," another fan wrote.

"Omg king u back on the internet ❤️ u king," the fan wrote.

An emotional fan wrote that social media was boring without him and was delighted to see him back on it.

"Nah I swear social media was so dry without you my King, glad to see your shining your light on every app once again 🥹," the fan wrote.

One fan hilariously wrote that LeBron James was like anyone else: He couldn't last a month without it.

"Didn’t even last a month off social media. He really is just like us," the fan wrote.

A fan tried reminding the Lakers star that he was supposed to be off social media.

"you forgot you’re supposed to be off social media," the fan hilariously wrote.

A fan said he feared King James might never be back on social media.

"I GOT SCARED THAT YOU WAS GONE FOREVER, WELCOME BACK KING," the fan wrote.

LeBron James opens up about his absence after win against Grizzlies

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Credits: IMAGN)

After an eight-day hiatus, LeBron James returned to action against the Memphis Grizzlies. The four-time NBA champion looked refreshed on the court as James threw down a dunk in the first quarter and returned to the defensive end with a chase down block.

Following the Lakers's 116-110 Grizzlies victory on Sunday, LeBron James informed reporters that he would have preferred to continue playing, but he also needed to consider his teammates's perspectives.

"If it was up to just me, I probably would've played," James said. "It would've been hard to keep me away from it. I have a team and I got to listen to them as well. They look out for my best interest."

"I had an opportunity to take more days and get my mind, body and everything where I wanted it to be for tonight and it worked out."

When asked what he did during the break, he added that he continued his training to stay ready when he returned.

"A lot of rehabbing, a lot of training still to make sure that I was ready to go tonight. Didn't want to get too much out of shape."

LeBron James ended the game with 18 points on 7 of 17 shooting from the field, 3 of 6 shots from the 3-point line and eight assists. He was also effective on the defensive side of the court, with eight rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.