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LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, is well-known worldwide for his basketball prowess and multiple achievements on the court. However, behind his legendary basketball career comes a great love for football. As that was a sport he excelled at in high school. While LeBron picked the court over the field, his love for football is evident as he shares his NFL predictions with the globe.

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However, while sharing his predictions on his Instagram Live, he gets trolled by his teammate, Austin Reaves.

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Lebron James gets trolled by the rising star of his team

LeBron James’ basketball career began in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Before becoming a big name in the NBA, he was a superb high school football player. LeBron garnered recruiting offers from major college football schools while playing wide receiver at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. While he eventually selected basketball, the football field will always be meaningful to him. James’ participation in football does not end with his high school years.

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On Sunday mornings, he goes live on social media to reveal his weekly NFL choices. This week, he’s providing people with his insights and predictions for games throughout the league. While the 4x NBA champion’s basketball IQ is unrivaled, his keen comprehension of football dynamics is evident in his forecasts. LeBron James’ amazing accuracy astonished fans and critics alike in Week 4 of the NFL season.

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And he expected to continue this success over to week 5. So, like usual, he was telling the fans his picks on his Instagram. But out of nowhere, his Laker teammate, Austin Reaves, comments on his post saying, “Lepickem”.

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This left the fans in splits, leaving some fans to troll James calling him,  ‘LeAnalyst’. Although the fans were trolling him, his game sense about the NFL is no joke. He went 11-2 on his game predictions for Sunday’s matches. This astonishing success record of 84.6% demonstrates James’s extensive mastery of the game. However, he is a master of another game where he has won 4 championships, is a 19x All-Star, and is preparing to enter his 21st season, basketball.

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LeBron James gears up for his 21st NBA season

LeBron James, the NBA’s living superstar, is gearing up for a historic 21st season. As he continues to defy time and athleticism limits, there are some issues regarding how the Los Angeles Lakers should handle the superstar’s playing time. With LeBron James starting his 21st season, load management is more important than ever. While the NBA has instituted resting restrictions to safeguard players, LeBron has constantly stated that he only rests when legitimately hurt.

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Last season’s performance demonstrates LeBron’s ability to successfully manage his workload. Despite his age, he led the Lakers to the conference finals, averaging 38.7 minutes per game throughout the playoffs. However, as LeBron enters this historic season, the Lakers may need to rely more on Anthony Davis and their other talents. LeBron James has almost everything the NBA has to offer: championships, MVP honors, All-Star selections, and broken records. Nonetheless, as he begins his 21st season, his ambition remains the same, to win more titles and carve his name even further into history.

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Dhruv Shastry, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, brings a wealth of hooping experience to his reporting. Despite contending with an ankle injury that curtailed his on-court endeavors, Dhruv remains at the forefront of his game, displaying an unparalleled understanding of basketball in every aspect as he draws inspiration from the legendary Kobe Bryant. Serving as a contributor to ES, Dhruv's journalistic focus extends to the lifestyle segment of basketball. His reporting involves analyzing sporting personalities, delving into their brand endorsements, tracking trades, and providing insights into their personal lives. With a breakthrough approach, he is not just a writer but a tactician in dissecting the intricate facets of the basketball world. Beyond the adrenaline of the game, Dhruv delves into writing, composing, and engineering music for global audiences.

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