F1 Legend Sebastian Vettel Once Made Massive LeBron James Claim That Could Have Upset Tom Brady, Michael Phelps and Others

NBA superstar LeBron James is one the best players to ever play the game of basketball. His size and athleticism coupled with his quickness and IQ, make him one of the toughest players ever. Coming out of high school, James was one of the most hyped players ever. He was dubbed as the ‘Chosen One’ since a lot of people expected him to be the next Michael Jordan.

However, James and Jordan aren’t alike in terms of playing style. James is more of a pass-first guy when compared to MJ. However, much like Jordan, LeBron James is also one of the most famous athletes in the world.

Michael Jordan has been one of the most influential players in terms of popularizing the game around the world. MJ and the Dream Team of the Olympics helped take to the game to various parts of the world. Even now, a long time after his retirement, MJ is one of the most famous around the world. And James is on a similar path as well.

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However, who is the most famous athlete in the United States? LeBron James, at least according to F1 star Sebastian Vettel.

Is LeBron James the most popular sports star in the US?

The Aston Martin star is one of the best F1 drivers in the world. During his time with Ferrari, Vettel sat down with Charles Leclerc for a fun quiz session. And when the host asked who is the most popular sports star in the US, Vettel didn’t even hesitate. He said, “LeBron James” and Leclerc asked, “Is he?”. So Vettel replied, “Well, he’s huge and… [gestured his size]”

And he was given a point for that answer. So he must be correct, right? Superstars like Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, and others might disagree.

NFL is the most popular sport in the country. And there is no other star like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar. Tom Brady is considered the GOAT of the NFL by millions of fans. Even a lot of rival fans are of the same opinion.

Brady has won the Superbowl 7 times, which is more than any other player ever in the history of the sport. He has also won 5 Superbowl MVPs, 3 NFL MVPs, and 2 Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Furthermore, there was not a whole lot of hype when the New England Patriots drafted him as the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL draft. This underdog story makes him one of the best athletes ever.

While LeBron James might be a famous global star due to the popularity of basketball in the world, Brady might just pip him in the US.

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Who do you think is the most popular athlete in the US? Let us know in the comments.