Shaq, who has made Shaqtin’ A Fool a staple of NBA entertainment since 2011, made it clear he wasn’t behind the final vote. Interestingly, LeBron now joins a list of past Shaqtin’ MVPs that includes Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Joel Embiid, and JaVale McGee, some of whom took the recognition personally, and others who leaned into the laugh.

"Just as he's elevated the game of basketball, LeBron has redefined philanthropy to create a revolutionary model for community building in his hometown of Akron, Ohio," the meeting notes said.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported after the Lakers' playoff elimination that the 40-year-old superstar is expected to play "at least another NBA season."