Who is Guillermo Rodriguez from Jimmy Kimmel Live? Exploring his hilarious run-ins with LeBron James and appearance at All-Star Celebrity Game

Guillermo Rodriguez made an appearance at the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Rodriguez provided comic relief in an otherwise serious game between Team Dwyane Wade and Team Ryan Smith.

The 52-year-old personality is famous for his role on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as the host's sidekick. He started as a parking security guard for the studio in 2003 before becoming an on-air talent shortly after.

Rodriguez has also become a staple in several sporting events such as the NBA Finals and Super Bowl. He even interviews celebrities at the annual Academy Awards, offering them tequila.

Guillermo Rodriguez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico before moving to the United States later. Rodriguez started working as a part-time security guard for the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" studio before starting to appear on air due to his funny personality.

The 52-year-old became a sidekick for Jimmy Kimmel and was an understudy for "Uncle Frank" Potenza. He took over Potenza's role on the show after the latter death's in 2011.

Some of Guillermo's most famous skits involved LeBron James. He tried to get James to acknowledge him during practice. "The King" ignored him, as it was during his preparation for the 2015 NBA Finals. Nevertheless, the "LeBron" counter made it even funnier.

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Why did LeBron James ignore Guillermo Rodriguez for many years?

Guillermo Rodriguez and LeBron James (Photo: Sideline Sources)

For many years, Guillermo Rodriguez tried to get the attention of LeBron James. However, "The King" has continuously ignored the television personality for unknown reasons.

In an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in 2021, James finally explained why he never acknowledged Rodriguez's presence all these years.

"See Guillermo, he gave me an opportunity to focus even more during all those Finals runs I had," James said. "I was saying to myself, 'If I could block him out, then the fans have no chance.'"

At the end of the interview, Rodriguez finally had his moment with "The King." The two hugged and were all smiles. It was an awesome moment for Rodriguez, who has been a good sport all those years.

James is known for blocking everything out when the NBA playoffs start. It has worked out for him, considering that he won four championships during his legendary career.

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