“Trust U Much More Than I Trust Myself”: Hours After Fanboying Over Deion Sanders, LeBron James Bows Down to the 2x Super Bowl Winner’s Historic Achievement

LeBron James, a legendary figure in the NBA, boasts a decorated career both in basketball and beyond. Beyond his illustrious basketball career, King James has showcased his versatility by dabbling in other sports. Before he graced the NBA with his presence, he displayed his skills as a football wide receiver. He also ventured into soccer with his famous Liverpool F.C. investment, cementing his status as a multi-sport aficionado. Using his influence on global sports he chose to give an unsung hero his flowers.

With his platform and celebrity status as a pop culture figure through basketball, James commands respect in the sporting world. He takes his fair share of time, appreciating greatness wherever and whenever he sees it. And just like that, his recent feat for NCAA coach, Deion Sanders, took the forefront. And the sports icon just couldn’t contain his excitement.

LeBron James goes gaga for Coach Prime

Just a few days ago, King James had his share of the limelight with none other than the new head coach of the University of Colorado football team, Deion Sanders. The former Hall of Fame cornerback, Sanders achieved a crucial feat as a coach. LeBron’s admiration for Coach Prime didn’t just stop there. Following Sander’s debut win as the head coach for Colorado Buffaloes, the NBA star took to Instagram to pay tribute to him. His statements caught the attention of LeBron, who couldn’t contain his admiration for the head coach. So, he preached: “Coach Prime has receipts“.

Of course, it was a well-deserved, remarkable achievement. In fact, taking to his own Instagram account, Sanders acknowledged his share of struggles, and the ups and downs he faced to get this win. He expressed his gratitude to the Almighty.

In his caption, Sanders wrote, “GOD IS GREAT & GOD IS GOOD! Thank You Lord for it all, I mean the good the bad, the ups, downs, highs & lows. Thank U Lord because I trust u much more than I trust myself. #CoachPrime🙏🏽 #CoachPrime @cubuffsfootball.”

LeBron James, upon seeing the heartfelt post, promptly shared it on his Instagram story, accompanied by multiple raised hands emojis. This little but humble gesture by a legendary star like him shows his deep respect and admiration for Deion’s accomplishments. Being hardworking and dedicated as he is, LeBron appreciates the journey Coach Prime went through to achieve this moment. 

Getting to know the phenomenon – “Coach Prime”

Deion Sanders, also known as “Coach Prime,” embarked on the challenge of resurrecting the struggling football program at the University of Colorado Boulder in December. But what was his strategy for achieving success in his role?

His fundamental approach involves a major overhaul of his roster. He retains 10 scholarship players from previous years while adding over 60 new scholarship athletes. And despite getting backlash for it, his unconventional methods speak volumes about his coaching and leadership talent. After concluding his illustrious career, Deion Sanders transitioned into sports analysis and coaching. From 2020 to 2022, he served as the head football coach at Jackson State University.

There, he guided the team to two consecutive Celebration Bowl appearances and their first undefeated regular season in school history. His impressive track record led to his appointment as the head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Well, the NCAA season has just started and Sanders has knocked the first game out of the park. What are your thoughts for the remainder of the season? Let us know in the comments below!

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