LeBron James recently achieved another milestone by winning his third career gold medal at the Paris Olympics and earning the tournament MVP award. This success, which marked his final Olympic appearance, led James to give the team a new nickname to celebrate their unbeaten Olympic record.
Despite his many accomplishments on the basketball court, LeBron is eager to prove himself in new arenas. During an appearance on “The Shop” podcast, he was asked about his potential to excel in another sport. The 6’9″ NBA star expressed his interest in long jump and high jump.
“Compete in, like, how much time are you going to give me? Maybe the long jump. I think I could do the long jump, maybe, or the high jump,” James replied.
The Los Angeles Lakers big man acknowledged that he would need significant preparation to excel in these events.
“If you give me some time. I need about six months, eight months, or whatever preparation to get to that,” James added.
LeBron James Tops NBA 2K25 Ratings
NBA 2K25 has unveiled its rankings for the top players in the game. Four-time NBA title winner LeBron James has been placed among the elite, with an impressive overall rating of 95.
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Despite a season where the Lakers fell short of advancing to the finals, James had a stellar individual campaign. He averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists across 71 games, helping the Lakers achieve a 47-35 record.
LeBron’s rating of 95 places him among the top players in the game, but he is not at the very top. The highest ratings are reserved for Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, each of whom received a 97 overall rating. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid follow closely with ratings of 96.
