Jack Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest film actors of his generation, with iconic roles in The Shining, Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo\u2019s Nest.<\/p>\n
But to LA sports fans, he was just as well known for having a regular courtside seat at Lakers games. Basketball fans could always count on the three-time-Oscar-winner being in his usual spot, especially during the most important games.
\nIn recent years, Nicholson has receded from public life and hadn\u2019t been seen at a Laker game in over a year \u2014 but that all changed this weekend as the actor made a rare public appearance, leaving fans stunned.<\/p>\n
Nicholson, who last attended a Los Angeles Lakers game in October 2021, attended their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, game 6 in their first-round playoff series. He returned to his regular courtside seat with his son.
\nFans gave the legend a sweet welcome back: after clips from The Shining and Batman played, Nicholson appeared on the jumbotron to huge applause.<\/p>\n
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\nNicholson just turned 86, and has been retired from Hollywood films since 2010. He also makes very few public appearances these days, leading to many fans becoming concerned about his health.
\nPaparazzi photos taken outside his home in Beverly Hills gave a rare look at the actor last month: some outlets described him as looking \u201cdisheveled\u201d and \u201cunrecognizable,\u201d but many fans defended him saying he looked good for his age.<\/p>\n
Seeing him at the Lakers game, it\u2019s clear he\u2019s still going strong \u2014 a little older but still the same old Jack.
\nBefore the game, Nicholson was greeted by NBA superstar LeBron James.
\nPerhaps it was thanks to their most famous superfan cheering them on, but the Lakers dominated the game, clinching the series.
\nJack Nicholson has been a devoted Lakers fan for decades. According to AP, Nicholson first got season tickets back in 1970, and would even adjust his Hollywood shooting schedule so he could attend big games.<\/p>\n
The actor has long been a staple of Lakers home games, appearing courtside with his signature sunglasses. After a long absence from the court, fans were no doubt thrilled to see Jack back again.
\nThere\u2019s no bigger Lakers fan than Jack Nicholson, and we\u2019re so glad he was able to make it to see this big game in person like old times.<\/p>\n
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