Fans and followers know Joe Rogan for the interesting views he expresses on his podcast. While some of his views land in controversy, people love most of them. Back in 2019, the veteran UFC color commentator made some comments on Lakers star player, LeBron James.
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In 2019, LeBron James had a hair mishap. During a game with the Utah Jazz, LeBron James’ hair fell out. Because of this, the veteran color commentator, Joe Rogan, was of the belief that the 4-time NBA champion should shave his head off. Rogan said, “The guy is a f*****g billionaire. He’s a god amongst men. He’s a giant super athlete with a really well-shaped head.”
The color commentator further continued, “What the f**k man? Shave your goddamn head. He’s got some nonsense glued on his head that’s like not his hair.”
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While Rogan had some words to say about James’ hair, he once also shared his opinion on how LeBron James would do in MMA. The veteran color commentator felt James would stand a great chance in the sport.
Joe Rogan on how LeBron James would fare in MMA
LeBron James is a physical specimen. Over the years, the Lakers star has been known for his toughness and physicality on the court. Joe Rogan once provided an answer to people who wondered how an athlete like LeBron James would do in MMA.
Rogan is of the belief that if someone like James would fight, it wouldn’t be good for the others. The podcast host said, “A guy like that if he was fighting, everybody would be f****d.”
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The UFC color commentator also felt that fighters were lucky James chose basketball over MMA. Rogan said, “They’re lucky, they’re goddamn lucky there’s that much money in basketball.”
Rogan labeled the Lakers star to be a winner. He said, “That guy’s gonna beat your f*****g a**. He’s a winner… He’d do whatever the f**k he wants.”
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With influencer fighting becoming a huge thing, and people from different walks of life trying to fight, we might someday get to see James put on the gloves too. The 4-time NBA champion is known as a fan of combat sports.
Do you think LeBron James should compete in MMA? How would he do inside the octagon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.