Alcaraz Wears LeBron’s No. 23 at Indian Wells Practice, Strikes ‘Crown’ Pose

Overview

• During a Monday hit at Indian Wells, the world No. 1 practiced in a purple-and-gold Lakers No. 23 jersey ahead of the BNP Paribas Open.
• He punctuated the session by performing LeBron James’ signature crown pose, according to on-site reports.
• Photos and video of the crossover moment spread across social media and were noted by Yahoo Sports and the New York Post.
• The event known as Tennis Paradise begins its main draw on March 4 in Southern California’s Coachella Valley.
• Yahoo Sports noted a potential opener against Grigor Dimitrov or Terence Atmane, while the New York Post reported a 12–0 start to Alcaraz’s 2026 season.