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Just prior to recording his 121st career triple-double, LeBron James had a meeting with Roki Sasaki, the newest star in Los Angeles who recently revealed his decision to sign with the reigning World Series champions, the Dodgers.

The 23-year-old Japanese ace got an up close and personal look at the Lakers' 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night with courtside seats as James starred with 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds.

Rōki Sasaki and Lebron James

The Dodgers new signing meeting the Lakers at https://t.co/B5n8BCPPGE arena. pic.twitter.com/7yVk7T8y0V

— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) January 22, 2025

Sasaki then met with Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, who is also from Japan, and the two posed for a photo while making the "L.A." hand sign. The Los Angeles crowd later gave the new Dodgers pitcher a warm welcome when he was shown on the arena scoreboard during a stoppage in play.

It also wouldn't be a celebrity visit to a Lakers game without a personalized jersey either.

Roki Sasaki received a No. 11 Lakers jersey tonight. pic.twitter.com/mpg7IvJLuZ

— Matthew Moreno (@Matthew__Moreno) January 22, 2025

It was quite a night for Sasaki. He got to meet a superstar player and watch him make history as James became the second NBA player 40 or older to record a triple-double, joining Karl Malone.

Sasaki still has a few more weeks until Dodgers spring training begins with pitchers scheduled to report Feb. 10. That's more than enough time to continue familiarizing himself with the city and get a real feel for what he can expect from Los Angeles as a sport town.