LeBron James cries watching sad ‘Fresh Prince’ episode

LeBron James thought he would be spending his off day chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, watching Fresh Prince and Carlton act like fools. Instead, he stumbled upon the one “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” episode that touches all of our heartstrings.

It’s the episode when we knew a young rapper from West Philadelphia had what it takes to become a big-time movie star. Young Will is excited by the return of his father (played by Ben Vereen, first cousin once removed of Patriots running back Shane Vereen), but is crushed when dad reverts to his deadbeat ways.

That is an emotion that LeBron knows all too well, having been raised without a father. James offered his live commentary on Instagram Monday, describing how the tears still flow whenever he watches this episode.

“I shed a tear til this day every time I see this episode. Every single time!” LeBron wrote. “This hit home for me growing up and I couldn’t hold my tears in. Til this day they still coming out when this episode come on.”

Last but certainly not least… RIP Uncle Phil.

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