Kai Cenat Dishes on LeBron James' Texting Habits, Says 76ers Star Is 'Most Down to Earth'

Streamer Kai Cenat heaped praise on Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James this week after James appeared on one of his streams last year.

During an appearance on the New York Times' Popcast (beginning at the 34:35 mark), Cenat discussed his interactions with LeBron and how attentive he's been during their friendship:

"LeBron is one of the most down-to-earth people," Cenat said. "I texted LeBron before, and he replied in the same minute. Every time I text Bron, he replies in the first five minutes, I swear. ... Bron is so nice. Bron, his wife, his kids, everybody is so nice."

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While appearing on Cenat's stream in September 2025, James famously cut the streamer's hair to celebrate reaching one million subscribers:

Cenat noted that he initially appeared on Everybody's Crazy , which is the podcast hosted by LeBron's wife, Savannah James.

That led to Cenat inviting LeBron onto his stream. Although Cenat suggested he was skeptical about James showing up at first, he was true to his word.

Already considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time as a 22-time All-Star, four-time NBA champion, four-time NBA Finals and regular-season MVP, and the NBA's all-time leading scorer, the 41-year-old is set to embark on a new phase in his career.

After spending the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, James signed with the Sixers this offseason, and he has his sights set on leading Philly to its first NBA title since 1983.