LeBron James has continued to amaze the NBA universe with his hooping talents. His amazing journey from being “The Chosen One” to becoming “The King” has captivated fans throughout the world. For years, the forward has taken meticulous care of his body and put on a masterclass of strength and longevity.
The Los Angeles Lakers star is still in peak condition, both mentally and physically. His ascension to the summit of basketball has been breathtaking. However, using his natural talents, James could pretty well be a seamless fit in any other sport he decides to try his hand at.
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The Lakers’ superstar forward recently took to social media, questioning his college eligibility for a sport other than basketball. He indicated that he can foresee himself competing in collegiate sports; however, he didn’t specify which sport he might try his hand at. Interestingly, he sent out his tweet to make the rounds on social media amid a wonderful day of college football.
“Do I have college eligibility if I went to play another sport besides basketball? How does that rule work?”, James tweeted.
Do I have college eligibility if I went to play another sport besides basketball? How does that rule work?
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 24, 2022
When one thinks of a sport in which LeBron James may excel other than basketball, they immediately envision him on the football field. During his high school years, he was a football star and one of the most dominant wide receivers in the state of Ohio.
However, he set his foot firmly in the hooping realm straight out of high school and didn’t attend college. And it’s safe to say that that decision paid off, as he is now considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Twitter erupted following LeBron James’ tweet
LeBron James will be entering his 20th NBA season this upcoming campaign. At the startling age of 37, he shows no signs of slowing down. However, it isn’t long before the day the man from Ohio decides to set his basketball powers to rest.
James is now questioning his collegiate eligibility for a sport other than basketball. He may well be planning to obtain a college degree in the future and, during that process, might take the sporting field for his college. If the Los Angeles Lakers superstar decides to go in that direction, it is bound to break social media.
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LeBron James’ tweet is making the rounds on social media. It even elicited a reaction from the NFL, other celebrities, and countless fans.
Yes the King @KingJames would be an ALL AMERICAN TIGHT END as a Diaper Dandy with @OhioStateFB ! Do it would be #awesomebaby
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) September 25, 2022
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2022
That would be dope.
— Metta (@MettaWorld37) September 25, 2022
Found this with the answer should be helpful basically yes and you can receive scholarships pic.twitter.com/GpPzj4Ozls
— Power DF (@PowerGotNow) September 24, 2022
LeBron walking into the Ohio State football locker room
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 24, 2022
bro wants to play with his son in college
— chimp with a machine gun (@ethan_2K2) September 24, 2022
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You could literally change the way volleyball is played
— Michael Economy (@michael_economy) September 24, 2022
That’s an intriguing question, @KingJames https://t.co/Ue7mdiribj pic.twitter.com/VFw4u2duxB
— UConn Baseball (@UConnBSB) September 24, 2022
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