LeBron James has spoken out after a man was arrested on stalking charges at his Los Angeles home while the NBA superstar was away with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Police were called to James’ property in Brentwood, California, on Friday night following reports of a possible burglary, according to ESPN.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the residence at approximately 9:39 p.m., where they located and apprehended a suspect.
The individual was subsequently taken into custody and booked on stalking charges, an LAPD spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
James was not at the property when the incident occurred, having travelled to Cleveland for Philadelphia’s matchup against his former team, the Cavaliers.
The 76ers suffered a 119-95 defeat that night, although the result was overshadowed by the concerning situation unfolding at James’ residence.
Speaking publicly about the incident on Sunday, the four-time NBA champion confirmed that his family was safe while acknowledging that the circumstances surrounding the arrest were still being investigated.
“My family is safe and that’s the most important. We’re still looking into everything,” James said.
The 41-year-old did not provide any further details about the suspect or the circumstances that led to the arrest.
Authorities have also not publicly disclosed the individual’s identity, whether they had any previous connection to James, or what specifically prompted the stalking charge.
While officers initially responded to investigate a possible burglary, police have not confirmed whether the suspect entered the home or whether anything was stolen.
The incident comes as James continues his NBA career with Philadelphia, having returned to Cleveland on Friday to face the franchise where he spent 11 seasons and won the 2016 NBA championship.
For now, the focus remains on the safety of James and his family, with the Lakers legend making it clear that their wellbeing is his biggest priority.
Further details surrounding the arrest and the circumstances of the alleged stalking have yet to be made public.