Ziaire Williams. Image via: Eric Thayer/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
The song was “Marry You,” and Williams used it to propose to his girlfriend while cameras rolled. Few tracks announce the question as clearly as “Marry You,” and the crowd had an easy cue to cheer. “It really was a beautiful night 🥹💍,” the venue wrote, tagging Mars.
Mars and the stadium crew both appeared to be in on it. The video board carried the moment to the stadium, and fans soon passed the clip around online. The Lakers have not even opened the preseason yet, which makes it the first big headline of their new season. Ziaire Williams picked a stadium concert for a question that usually gets asked in private. Mars and the stadium staff appeared to know the surprise was coming. Cameras caught the moment, and the video board put it in front of the crowd so everyone could celebrate with the couple. The song choice did half the work. SoFi Stadium posted its own reaction on X. Fan video spread as well. A post from @MrBuckBuckNBA, sharing a clip from @Kjblazin, read: “Ziaire Williams just proposed to his girlfriend at the Bruno mars concert. Way to start your journey with the Lakers.”
Ziaire Williams went to SoFi Stadium on Friday night for a Bruno Mars show, but the Lakers wing had a bigger plan than singing along. The proposal came on Friday night at SoFi Stadium, right as Bruno Mars performed “Marry You.
He joined the Lakers a few months ago, a move that brought the 25-year-old home and set up a reunion with high school teammate Bronny James. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Williams said. The mindset came from Williams’ father, who taught the value of competing whatever the stat sheet says. The standard in Los Angeles is a championship, Williams said of Luka Doncic’s team, and the wing is fully on board with that goal.
The night also fits a busy summer for Williams. The calendar did not leave much room for a victory lap. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Williams is one of the players competing for a starting spot, so this camp carries real weight for the wing. Memphis drafted Williams, and Brooklyn gave the wing the last two seasons. At Lakers media day, Williams talked about wanting to be in a winning environment. “I play to win, right? Winning at home, with family and friends in the building, carries extra meaning. A bigger role could follow. Williams could grow into one of the Lakers’ best wing defenders, provided the offense keeps improving. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
The Lakers went back to the practice court on Saturday and open a five-game preseason slate on Monday, on the road against the Sacramento Kings.