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“LeBron James Kid” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The LeBron James Kid meme features an excited boy passionately repeating the basketball star’s name.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “LeBron James Kid” meme, 2014

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “LeBron James Kid” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21341 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “LeBron James Kid” meme mean?

This meme embodies pure, unfiltered enthusiasm. Creators rely on the distinctively elongated vocal delivery to inject humor into everyday situations, emphasize an athletic attempt, or disrupt dramatic scenes. By stripping the audio from its original context, internet users turn the athlete’s name into a universal exclamation mark, pairing the energetic shout with beats, movie clips, and slapstick humor to craft an absurd punchline.

Where does the “LeBron James Kid” meme come from?

The viral audio trace back to a Vine clip uploaded on June 27, 2014, by Darius Jackson. In the footage, his eight-year-old brother, Terrance Jackson, stands outside their house repeatedly yelling the NBA icon’s name with unmistakable flair. As the short video circulated across the platform, editors isolated the vocal track and spliced it into mainstream songs, television broadcasts, and movie scenes, turning the backyard moment into an internet staple.

  1. June 27, 2014Darius Jackson shares the original Vine of his brother Terrance shouting outside their home.

How to use the “LeBron James Kid” meme

  • Dropping the audio shout right before the beat drops in an upbeat song remix.
  • Pairing the soundbite with a clumsy throw to mock professional basketball skills.
  • Overlaying the exclamation onto a serious movie climax to create jarring comedic contrast.

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The “LeBron James Kid” card in MyMemeCards

"LeBron James" Kid card
NumberNo. 21341
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame70/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “LeBron James Kid” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; LeBron James Kid comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the kid in the LeBron James meme?

The clip stars eight-year-old Terrance Jackson, filmed outside his home by his older brother Darius.

Where did the LeBron James Kid meme start?

It began on Vine, where the short clip was shared before being widely sampled across the web.

Why did the LeBron James shout become popular?

The infectious rhythm and exaggerated pronunciation of the athlete’s name made the voice track perfect for music remixes and reaction edits.

How do I get the LeBron James Kid meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “LeBron James Kid” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the LeBron James Kid card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: "LeBron James" Kid | Know Your Meme · Basketball - Know Your Meme · Lelbron · checked on October 13, 2026.

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