Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas will attend the funeral for singer Aretha Franklin on Friday, according to USA Today.
A representative of Franklin's family confirmed to USA Today that the two basketball players would be in attendance. James will reportedly "have a front-row pew" at the service, while Thomas is scheduled to speak.
Thomas is one of several high-profile speakers scheduled to pay tribute to Franklin. Other speakers include former President Bill Clinton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Cicely Tyson and Smokey Robinson, reports USA Today.