LeBron James said he’s “happy to have helped” Mirra Andreeva win the Indian Wells title after she drew inspiration from one of his old interviews.

LeBron James said he’s “happy to have helped” Mirra Andreeva win the Indian Wells title on Sunday after the teenage tennis sensation says she drew inspiration from one of his old interviews.

Mirra Andreeva revealed how Lakers star, LeBron James played a key role in her maiden WTA 1000 title win at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Mirra Andreeva expressed her admiration for LeBron James following her triumph at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open earlier on Sunday (March 16).

LeBron James, while recovering from a groin injury, shared a heartwarming Instagram post praising 17-year-old tennis star Mirra Andreeva.

LeBron James’ mindset of mental toughness motivated 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva to clinch her biggest career title at the Indian Wells tournament.

The 17-year-old tennis phenom rewatched an interview of James's before heading onto the court for her championship match.

LeBron James congratulated tennis star Mirra Andreeva on Instagram following her Indian Wells win Sunday.