Even the daughter of two of the biggest stars in the world can get starstruck.
Blue Ivy Carter, 8, was completely in awe as she met Los Angeles Lakers point forward LeBron James after his game at Staples Center on Sunday.
The daughter of Beyonce wanted a signed basketball from the sports megastar but looked to her father Jay-Z to be the one to ask, however, the 50-year-old mogul encouraged the child to make the request for herself in a sweet father-daughter moment.
Sweet: Blue Ivy Carter, 8, was joined by dad Jay-Z as she was completely in awe as she met Los Angeles Lakers point forward LeBron James after his game at Staples Center on Sunday
Bonding time: The eight-year-old daughter of Beyonce seemed to have a blast at the event
LeBron, 35, led his team to victory over the title contending Los Angeles Clippers, 112 – 103, and could be seen walking up to the father and child when Blue Ivy hid behind her famous father.
The four-time NBA MVP began laughing when he saw how bashful she was as she shook hands with Jay-Z before shaking Blue Ivy’s hand and patting her on the shoulders.
LeBron queries: ‘You’re going to tell me something?’
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Game recognize game: LeBron, 35, led his team to victory over the title contending Los Angeles Clippers, 112 – 103, and could be seen walking up to the father and child when Blue Ivy hid behind her famous father
Sweet: The four-time NBA MVP began laughing when he saw how bashful she was as she shook hands with Jay-Z before shaking Blue Ivy’s hand and patting her on the shoulder
‘You’re going to tell me something?’: LeBron asks the child
Blue Ivy refuses to answer as she points at her father before Jay-Z flexes his parenting skills by saying: ‘I can’t do it. You know this. You know if you want it, you have to tell him.’
The child gets antsy as she kicks up her heels before patting her dad on the shoulder and pointing at him.
Jay and LeBron encourage Blue to ask as she finally musters enough courage to seemingly ask for an autographed basketball.
Standing his ground: Blue Ivy refuses to answer as she points at her father before Jay-Z flexes his parenting skills by saying: ‘I can’t do it. You know this. You know if you want it, you have to tell him’
Shoot your shot: Jay and LeBron encourage Blue to ask as she finally musters enough courage to seemingly ask for an autographed basketball
GOAT: James seemed tickled by the question as he has a big smile on his face as he replies: ‘Okay I got you! I got you, alright, it’s coming real soon alright. Do you have school on Monday? Alright by the time you get out of school on Monday, you’re going to have it!’
King without a crown: LeBron led his Lakers to victory over the title contending Los Angeles Clippers, 112 – 103, behind his 28 points, 7 rebounds and nine assists
James seemed tickled by the question as he has a big smile on his face as he replies: ‘Okay I got you! I got you, alright, it’s coming real soon alright. Do you have school on Monday? Alright by the time you get out of school on Monday, you’re going to have it!’
LeBron led his Lakers to victory behind his 28 points, 7 rebounds and nine assists.
Too cute: Jay-Z was all smiles as he escorted his daughter Blue Ivy to watch the game between the two Los Angeles based NBA teams.
Home teams: For the special outing, the Empire State of Mind hitmaker, wore a grey sweatshirt, gold chain and a a soon-to be released corduroy Rhude snapback cap in collaboration with the Los Angeles Lakers and New Era
Bonding: Without Blue’s mother Beyonce in attendance, the pair soaked in some quality father daughter time, while cheering on their team
Jay-Z was all smiles as he escorted his daughter Blue Ivy to watch the game between the two Los Angeles based NBA teams.
During the game, the rapper wrapped his arm around his little girl, eight, as they sat courtside and watched the city rivals take the court by storm.
Blue, who wore her long hair in braids, sported an all-black ensemble, combat boots and kept a light-wash jean jacket on her lap during the game.
Game day: The rapper wrapped his arm around his little girl during the game, as they sat courtside and watched the city rivals take the court by storm
Quality time: The rapper looked pleased to introduce his daughter to players and she smiled softly on the court after the game
Budding style icon: When she turned around, the little girl put her custom jacket on full display, which read: ‘Blue is my name’
Without Blue’s mother Beyoncé in attendance, the pair soaked in some quality father daughter time, while cheering on their team.
Throughout the game, Blue leaned on her dad’s shoulder and seemed enthused during the plays.
For the special outing, the Empire State of Mind hitmaker, who also shares twins Sir and Rumi, twins, with his wife, wore a grey sweatshirt, gold chain and a soon-to be released corduroy Rhude snapback cap in collaboration with the Los Angeles Lakers and New Era.
Meet and greet: After the game, Jay Z’s eldest looked overjoyed on the court and shook hands with the players in her $890 Fendi boots
Excited: Blue, who wore her long hair in braids, sported an all-black ensemble, combat boots and kept a light-wash jean jacket on her lap during the game
Daddy’s girl: Beyonce’s daughter proved she was a loyal fan, as her facial expressions ranged from distressed to excited; pictured with LeBron’s business partner Maverick Carter and his daughter Lyra
Blue appeared lively for the majority of the game and kept her eyes fixated on the court, just like Jay-Z.
In one adorable moment, Blue whispered to her dad, who chuckled and started pointing out what was happening.
Later in the game, fans could see the mini-Beyonce mimicking his hand gestures and telling her dad where to look.
Fun Sunday: The grade-schooler looked like there was no place she would rather be than the action-packed game
Aww! The rap icon gave his daughter a kiss as they took in the Sunday hoops showdown
After the game, Jay Z’s eldest daughter looked overjoyed on the court and shook hands with the players in her $890 Fendi boots.
When she turned around, the little girl put her custom jacket on full display, which read: ‘Blue is my name.’
No doubt attending sporting events is a great time for the two to bond as Kay-Z and Blue Ivy also went to the Super Bowl together last month.
Bonding time: No doubt attending sporting events is a great time for the two to bond as Kay-Z and Blue Ivy also went to the Super Bowl together last month
