Former Celtic Grant Williams Reveals LeBron James' Luxurious NBA Bubble Experience

Williams says LeBron had his own house, wine, and better food options compared to other players.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:23am

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According to former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, LeBron James had a vastly different and more luxurious experience in the NBA's pandemic bubble compared to other players. Williams said James had his own room in the top penthouse, his own house on the campus, and access to better food options that were restricted for most other players.

Why it matters

The NBA bubble was a unique and challenging environment for players, with strict rules and limited amenities. Williams' account provides insight into how certain superstar players like LeBron James were able to navigate the bubble with more privileges and comforts than their peers.

The details

Williams, who was part of the Celtics roster during the 2020 NBA playoffs in the bubble, said most players were limited to basic food options like shrimp, and were not allowed to order takeout for the first 50 days. However, he said LeBron "had his own room in the top, penthouse, wine...He had a house on the campus...LeBron legit, like, he had his own, he had their own setup. Like, that (expletive) was taken care of."

  • The 2020 NBA playoffs took place entirely within the league's pandemic bubble at Disney World.
  • Williams was a member of the Boston Celtics roster during that postseason run.

The players

LeBron James

A superstar player for the Los Angeles Lakers who won the NBA championship that year in the bubble.

Grant Williams

A former forward for the Boston Celtics who played in the NBA bubble during the 2020 playoffs.

Brad Stevens

The head coach of the Boston Celtics during the 2020 NBA bubble playoffs.

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What they’re saying

“They had this one pool where you had the shrimps. You'd go get shrimps, you'd go to your room, that was the best food you could get on the bubble, because you couldn't order in from the start. You couldn't get ... takeout. I remember the one time dude went to the edge of the bubble, got suspended for three games. So you couldn't order until I think it was like 50 days in. Not LeBron. LeBron ate good. LeBron had his own room in the top, penthouse, wine...He had a house on the campus...LeBron legit, like, he had his own, he had their own setup. Like, that (expletive) was taken care of.”

— Grant Williams, Former Boston Celtics Forward

What’s next

The Lakers went on to win the 2020 NBA championship that year, LeBron's fourth title and first with the franchise.

The takeaway

LeBron James' privileged experience in the NBA bubble highlights the stark differences in how superstar players and regular players were able to navigate the unique and challenging environment, raising questions about equity and access within the league.