LeBron James has recently reached yet another milestone by securing his third career gold medal at the Paris Olympics and receiving the tournament’s MVP accolade. This achievement, which signifies his last Olympic appearance, prompted James to bestow a new moniker on the team to honor their flawless Olympic record.
In spite of his numerous successes on the basketball court, LeBron is keen to demonstrate his skills in different fields. During his guest appearance on “The Shop” podcast, he was inquired about his capability to flourish in an alternative sport. The 6’9″ NBA icon revealed his fascination with both the long jump and high jump.
“Compete in, like, how much time would you provide me? Maybe the long jump. I believe I could manage the long jump, possibly, or the high jump,” James responded.
The towering player for the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledged that substantial training would be necessary to excel in these disciplines.
“If you give me some time. I need about six months, eight months, or any preparation to get to that,” James further remarked.
LeBron James Leads NBA 2K25 Ratings
NBA 2K25 has revealed its rankings for the leading players in the video game. Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been positioned among the best, boasting an impressive overall rating of 95.
Although the Lakers fell short of making it to the finals this season, James had an exceptional individual performance. He averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists across 71 games, contributing to the Lakers achieving a 47-35 record.
LeBron’s 95 rating places him among the premier players in the game, although he does not hold the top slot. The highest ratings are given to Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who each received a rating of 97 overall. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid follow closely behind with ratings of 96.
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