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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lelbron” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75, number 22495 of the collection, and the 79th 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 “Lelbron” meme mean?
The meme turns a photo of the player into a prank face, a kind of sports trollface. Online it is used to put LeBron James in a situation that has nothing to do with basketball, playing on the mismatch and the absurdity. It is also used to tease a fan or to mock a disappointing performance. The image is a humour tool: it says nothing about the player himself, but a lot about the internet’s urge to twist famous faces.
Where does the “Lelbron” meme come from?
On 9 March 2012, the blog of the restaurant Crave posted a photo of its owner with the Miami Heat players LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. LeBron’s smile and jutting jaw resembled the trollface. The first edits reportedly circulated on 4chan’s sports board, but those threads were never archived. On 26 May 2012, YouTuber NowItsInTheTrashCan uploaded “lelbron.gif”, a rotating head animation set to “Ridin’ Spinners”. On 6 July 2012, an Imgur user posted a gallery of 268 images and created the Twitter account @lelbron. On 11 July 2012, a “LelBron Dump” thread collected the best examples.
- 9 March 2012The Crave restaurant photo that became the base of the meme is posted.
- 26 May 2012The animation “lelbron.gif” is uploaded to YouTube.
- 6 July 2012A gallery of 268 images is posted on Imgur.
- 11 July 2012A “LelBron Dump” thread collects examples on 4chan.
How to use the “Lelbron” meme
- Paste LeBron’s head into a scene unrelated to sport.
- Comment on a player’s bad game with a mocking Lelbron.
- Reply to a fan photo with a Lelbron edit.
- Cite the meme as an example of 2012 photoshop culture.
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The “Lelbron” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #79 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lelbron” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lelbron comes out of the Memes World series 75 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
What is Lelbron?
It is a 2012 meme that twists LeBron James’s face, with a goofy grin and black-rimmed glasses.
Where does the Lelbron meme come from?
It comes from a photo posted on 9 March 2012 on the blog of the restaurant Crave, whose smile resembled the trollface.
Why is Lelbron compared to the trollface?
Because LeBron James’s smile and jaw in the original photo looked like the trollface illustration.
How do I get the Lelbron meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lelbron” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Lelbron card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Lelbron · checked on October 18, 2026.
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