LeBron James is an NBA icon. But, the NFL and NBA fanbases often hear about what could’ve been Los Angeles Lakers star’s professional football career.
While the NBA legend has managed to be recognized as one of the greatest in the game, one can’t help but speculate about what his football career would’ve looked like. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey let James know what he thought about his [James’] football career. The cornerback fearlessly stated his thoughts and even took a shot at the King.
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LeBron James gets taken down a notch
Ramsey was featured on the debut episode of Amazon Prime’s ‘TNF in the Shop.’ The alternate broadcast to ‘Thursday Night Football’ featured LeBron James, Jamie Foxx, and Maverick Carter, alongside Ramsey and other guests.
James was a highly sought-after football recruit in his high school days. But Ramsey, a Super Bowl champion, had other ideas. When asked how James would fare in the NFL, Ramsey answered without hesitating. He said, “LeBron has no chance; I ain’t gonna lie to you. Bron, they be [sic] saying you a red-zone threat? Bron, you would’ve got scrapped.”
The Rams‘ wide receiver also added that he would, “put those paws on Bron.” He said that in reference to how he would defend the 6-foot-9 basketball star.
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LeBron, the once-NFL hopeful
The NBA legend was asked if he still got the itch to play football. James was affirmative. He also added that he would’ve been a wide receiver when Jamie Foxx asked him about what position he’d play. LeBron has previously mentioned that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had offered him a contract in 2011, during the NBA lockout. As interesting as it is to imagine what LeBron James would’ve looked like on a football field, the NBA world will be glad he made the choice to stick with basketball.
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Today, James has four NBA championship rings spanning his 20-year-career. He has been lauded as one of the greatest to grace the court, giving fans legendary moments rivaled by a few. What do you think about James’ alternate career path? Do you think he would’ve been as successful?
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