The 'How Does This Affect LeBron's Legacy?' meme is a satirical trope that mocks the obsessive nature of sports media, specifically regarding NBA superstar LeBron James. Originating on platforms like Twitter and Reddit, the phrase parodies how commentators often pivot any news—relevant or not—into a discussion about LeBron's place in basketball history compared to Michael Jordan. It is widely used to highlight the absurdity of 'hot take' culture by applying the question to completely unrelated scenarios, such as scientific breakthroughs or fictional events, making it a staple of modern internet irony and sports fandom.