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When one great athlete from a field of sports appreciates another one, the gesture extends beyond the confines of the game. Something similar happened when LeBron James paid his respects to Deion Sanders a few days back. Following that, both the icons have made it into a “Greatest Athlete” list from a $200,000,000 celebrity, with Standers coming on top.

Coach Prime led the chart as the rankings gained popularity publicly right after the publishing. It added another feather to the achievements of Deion, soon after LeBron gave him flowers.

What did the millionaire reveal?

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Towards the end of last year, the NFL superstar became the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. Coach Prime took on the challenge of turning the fate around for the NCAA Division One squad. After revamping the roster in his own way, he proved his methods right and received praise from the likes of James.

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“Coach Primer has receipts,” the 38-year-old wrote on his Instagram story, appreciating Sanders’ efforts. LeBron did the same recently as the Buffs defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 36-14 after their away win over TCU. The Los Angeles Lakers star showcased his love for Deion with the caption, “PRIME TIME!!!!! 2-0,”?as the world took notice.

While the NBA superstar was busy admiring the Hall of Famer, a $200 million worth of celebrity joined him to do the same. In a recent discussion about athletes and dominators, Patrick Bet-David voiced his opinion publicly. He kept Sanders at the top of his list for “Greatest Athlete”.

Ironically, the 19-time NBA All-Star was second on that list, solidifying his greatness as an individual. The entire situation put the fanboy in LeBron fully on display for the entire world to see. This makes us remember one aspect of his career.

LeBron James’ high school football career

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The high school sports career of LeBron was a testament to his greatness as an athlete. As an underclassman, James took a keen interest in football and even played the game as a wide receiver.

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His performances earned the interest of a few Division One programs as he later reached the state semifinals. The 4-time NBA champion’s endeavors even secured him a spot in the first-team all-state.

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Thus, LeBron James properly understands the achievements of Deion Sanders in recent times. With the country also taking notice of the results, it might not be long before we see two greats in the same headline again.