LeBron James’ athletic abilities on the basketball court have also been displayed in other sports.
James used to play football often before committing to basketball, but that’s where his love for the NFL stems from.
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James played wide receiver back then, which made sense given his frame and body.
During a Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, James talked with former quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning to discuss his background in football.
Apparently, James said he received contract offers from two teams in 2011 when the NBA was in a lockout period, via “SportsCenter“:
“Jerry Jones offered me a contract, also Pete Carroll did as well in Seattle during our lockout time. It definitely got my blood flowing again, got my mind racing again thinking about the game of football, being out there on Sundays. But we were able to get a deal done in the NBA, and I was back on the court in no time. But I definitely thought about it. I still got the jersey, too, that Jerry (Jones) and Pete Carroll sent me from 2011.”
"I still got the jersey too, that Jerry [Jones] and Pete Carroll sent me from 2011."
Imagine LeBron on the Cowboys or Seahawks 😳 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/boMLsl4Jes
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 28, 2021
James is a noted Dallas Cowboys fan, so it makes sense for Jones, the owner, to offer one of the most talented athletes ever a contract.
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