What LeBron James has accomplished in the world of sports is nothing short of legendary. Revered by athletes as the Greatest of All Time, his milestones speak for themselves. But behind every achievement is a lifetime of dedication and hard work.
This time, the latest person to fall under LeBron’s spell was Jason Kelce. Along with his brother Travis Kelce, Jason suited up for their popular podcast, New Heights, to host the NBA icon. Although the Kelce brothers are no strangers to mingling with the elite of sports and entertainment, Jason’s nerves got the best of him in the most hilarious way possible-leaving LeBron in stitches and Travis facepalming in disbelief.
Jason’s nerves take over
And that’s exactly what makes LeBron James so mesmerizing-he makes his incredible feats look so effortless that to us mere mortals, they seem easy to pull off. But even the simplest moves from King James have a certain magic, and after this epic fail, Jason Kelce found that out the hard way.
Jason Kelce pulled out all the stops to make LeBron James’ introduction as legendary as the episode that was about to unfold. After a little hiccup, Jason tried to play it cool with his signature laid-back vibe. It wasn’t until Travis pointed out what he had missed that he realized how close he was to perfection. But LeBron wasn’t bothered by the slip-up at all-he called it the best introduction he’s ever had. In the end, Jason’s small misstep only made the start of the episode even more unforgettable.
It took Jason a bit of time to introduce what was probably one of the most anticipated guests the brothers have ever had, because let’s face it, no matter who you are, getting the chance to chat with LeBron James, crack jokes, and even get roasted by him? That’s priceless. And every second of the wait was totally worth it when that moment finally arrived.
LeBron reflects on the what could have been
Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, whether you’re on Team LeBron or not, there’s no denying that his career is something to be recognized-and even admired. A simple round of applause would do, but the truth is, his legacy is undeniable. For these three, sports are everything, which is why the conversation took some unexpected and surprisingly fun twists that left the audience hooked.
The real jaw-dropper came when LeBron James shared that he sometimes wonders what his career could have looked like if he had followed the same path as the Kelce brothers. Back in 2011, during a 161-day NBA lockout, LeBron actually considered switching sports. While he’s now one of the greatest basketball players of all time, years ago, he was also a rising star in football-a promising wide receiver.
A surprising what-if moment: LeBron’s NFL dream
It’s crazy to think that the paths of the Kelces and LeBron might have crossed much earlier, and we could have been telling this story from an entirely different perspective. “We know you played football back in the day… has it ever crossed your mind what you could actually do in the NFL?” Travis asked the 40-year-old, setting the stage for a fascinating what-if moment.
Although he never fully committed to the idea, it was the only time he truly thought about pursuing another sport. He mentioned how, during his brief time playing football in his youth, he would get into the zone during warm-ups and routes, but the moment the game started, he would realize it wasn’t his true calling.
