Despite NBA Prowess, LeBron James Admits His Sporting Idol Is a Legend From the World of MLB

LeBron James is among the all-time greats of the basketball court. The magnitude of his success has made him an icon of the sport. He is now a member of an elite club of athletes that has become a part of American pop culture. So the NBA TV network recently caught up with James for a quick interview, where he named his baseball favorite.

LeBron James is a legendary basketball player boasting of a glorious NBA record. Being still active on the court, he can only extend his grand legacy. He is an 18-time All-Star player and a four-time NBA tournament finals champion. Alongside his towering achievements in basketball, he also happens to be a baseball follower.?

James recently took a rapid-fire question round from the NBA TV network where he named his favorites. He also got asked about his favorite player, among many things. His baseball hero happens to be the superstar slugger Ken Griffey Jr.

Playing as a center fielder, Griffey Jr. mounted 630 total home runs in his entire MLB career.?

LeBron James revealed all of his favorites?

LeBron James is a sporting genius in the most genuine sense. He has dominated the basketball court for a long time, playing for various teams. He made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 and next played for the Miami Heat. James presently plays as the small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers.?

Whereas, James’ favorite player, Ken Griffey Jr. made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1989. Following on, Griffey Jr. also played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. He returned to play for the Mariners towards the end of his career, finally retiring in 2010. Griffey Jr. got honored with an MLB Hall of Fame induction in 2016 through a remarkable 99.3% first ballot vote.?

In the brief?interview, James got asked various questions on other topics. In sequential order, he first listed his favorite food as Italian. He further added how his favorite season is winter, and his favorite sneakers are all his. Then his favorite album became a hard pick for him.?

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So instead of one, James got asked to pick three, yet he was slightly confused and couldn’t go beyond two. Then, moving on to the sports-related picks, he named Ken Griffey Jr. as his favorite player.?

King James’ life outside the baseball court??

James’ tremendous success as an athlete has made him a large brand name. He has endorsed many frontline business ventures over the years, including Audemars Piguet, Nike, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, etc. James has also tried his hand at acting and show hosting, having made an appearance on Saturday Night Live.?

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So who was your favorite player while growing up??