Michael B. Jordan gets name chanted by LeBron James before Lakers play rival Clippers on Christmas

Michael B. Jordan was on the receiving end of a chant by LeBron James on Wednesday before his Los Angeles Lakers took on their intracity rivals the Clippers.

The 32-year-old actor during a pre-game appearance on The Jump was sitting with host Rachel Nichols, 46, along with former players Scottie Pippen and Paul Perkins.

LeBron, 34, walked behind them during warm-ups and called out, ‘Michael B. Jordaaaaaan!’

Pre-game show: Michael B. Jordan was chanted by LeBron James on Wednesday before his Los Angeles Lakers took on their intracity rivals the Clippers at Staples Center

Michael in a grey hoodie laughed as LeBron passed him.

He was asked by Rachel about screening his new movie Just Mercy for the Lakers at their practice facility. 

The Black Panther star said the players’ reaction to his portrayal of a lawyer trying to get an innocent black man off death row was ‘really powerful’.

‘I think a lot of them really took to the movie, …to the emotion behind it. They understand that it’s something that has been happening. The case took place 30 years ago, but it’s still relevant today with the justice system as bias as it is,’ Michael said.

Basketball show: The 32-year-old actor while on The Jump was sitting with host Rachel Nichols, 46, along with former players Scottie Pippen and Paul Perkins when LeBron walked by

Basketball show: The 32-year-old actor while on The Jump was sitting with host Rachel Nichols, 46, along with former players Scottie Pippen and Paul Perkins when LeBron walked by

He was put on the spot in a Jump Ball segment as he was asked to pick the better superstar duo between Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and Lakers stars LeBron and Anthony Davis.

He picked ‘LeBron and AD’.

‘I feel LeBron changed the game of basketball and AD is next in line for that. The fact that you got those two guys on the same team, their basketball IQ is incredible. Really looking forward to seeing what they do in the long run for the rest of LeBron’s career,’ Michael added.

Mutual admiration: LeBron, 34, walked behind them during warm-ups and called out, 'Michael B. Jordaaaaaan!'

Mutual admiration: LeBron, 34, walked behind them during warm-ups and called out, ‘Michael B. Jordaaaaaan!’

He also predicted a Lakers victory in the NBA’s marquee Christmas game, but the Clippers won 111-106.

Just Mercy also starring Jamie Foxx, Rob Morgan, Tim Blake Nelson and Brie Larson premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released Wednesday by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Michael while at the game caught up with comedian Kevin Hart, 40, who wore a festive red jacket with white trim while sitting courtside.

Catching up: Michael caught up with Kevin Hart at the game

Catching up: Michael caught up with Kevin Hart at the game

Front row: Kevin sat front row with family members and wore a festive red jacket with white trim

Front row: Kevin sat front row with family members and wore a festive red jacket with white trim

Lakers power forward Anthony tumbled into Kevin’s lap right before halftime and the 6ft 10in player wrapped his arm around the 5ft 4in actor.

Farrah Abraham, 28, also was spotted at the game with her daughter 10-year-old daughter Sophia.

The Teen Mom star wore a reindeer sweater under a fur coat along with black leggings.

Lap sit: Lakers power forward Anthony tumbled into Kevin's lap right before halftime and the 6ft 10in player wrapped his arm around the 5ft 4in actor

Lap sit: Lakers power forward Anthony tumbled into Kevin’s lap right before halftime and the 6ft 10in player wrapped his arm around the 5ft 4in actor

Reality star: Farrah Abraham, 28, also was spotted at the game with her daughter 10-year-old daughter Sophia

Reality star: Farrah Abraham, 28, also was spotted at the game with her daughter 10-year-old daughter Sophia

Christmas sweater: The Teen Mom star wore a reindeer sweater, fur coat and black leggings

Bundled up: Sophia bundled up in a Santa cap and thick red coat over a plaid dress along with candy cane leggings.

Christmas sweater: The Teen Mom star wore a reindeer sweater, fur coat and black leggings

Good times: Sophia and Farrah both wore Christmas gear for the basketball game

Good times: Sophia and Farrah both wore Christmas gear for the basketball game

Sophia bundled up in a Santa cap and thick red coat over a plaid dress along with candy cane leggings.

Trevor Noah, 35, blended in with a camouflage jacket while sitting courtside.

He kept it simple in a plain white T-shirt, black trousers and black-and-white Nike sneakers with green laces.

Diplo, 41, arrived for the game in a Clippers jersey over his black shirt and also wore a red beanie. 

Blending in: Trevor Noah, 35, blended in with a camouflage jacket while sitting courtside

Blending in: Trevor Noah, 35, blended in with a camouflage jacket while sitting courtside

Simple style: The talk show host kept it simple in a plain white T-shirt, black trousers and black-and-white Nike sneakers with green laces

Simple style: The talk show host kept it simple in a plain white T-shirt, black trousers and black-and-white Nike sneakers with green laces

Clippers fan: Diplo, 41, arrived for the game in a Clippers jersey over his black shirt and also wore a red beanie.

Clippers fan: Diplo, 41, arrived for the game in a Clippers jersey over his black shirt and also wore a red beanie.

Losing streak: LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds as the Lakers lost their fourth straight games

Losing streak: LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds as the Lakers lost their fourth straight games