LeBron James was considered “The Chosen One” even before he entered the NBA. At just 18 years old, he was expected to rival the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Those are some big expectations for a teenager, but King James somehow exceeds them. At 38 years old, LeBron is ready to begin his 21st NBA season and is still in prime condition. After ruling the league for 20 years, LeBron’s influence in the sports world is unmatched. Four days ago, USC Trojans players MarShawn Lloyd and Caleb Williams paid tribute to The King with his signature “Silencer” and “Crown Me” celebration during their win over Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes.
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Four days after USC players gave an iconic tribute, King James thanked other greats, including Odell Beckham Jr., Mike Evans and Usain Bolt, for receiving the monumental honor.
LeBron James thanks several sports legends
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LeBron James’ “silencer” celebration has become one of the most common celebrations in sports. As the name suggests, the celebrations silence opponents and their fans after a winning game or an iconic moment. Over the years, King James “silencers” have been used by sports legends from around the world during the most iconic moments of their careers. The four-time champion took a moment to thank all the legends in their respective sports who paid tribute to the King with celebrations.
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LeBron shared a video compilation of several Hall of Fame players, including Super Bowl champion Odell Beckham Jr. and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, using his “silencer” celebration . “Wow!! Man, I’m so humbled and sincerely honored by all the incredible athletes around the world that I’m rocking with! ‘The Silencer’ totally works.” King James wrote. LeBron’s heartfelt message comes four days after USC’s Marshawn Lloyd hit the “silencer” after a touchdown as the USC Trojans defeated Coach Prime’s Colorado Buffaloes.
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LeBron James first showed off his signature celebration in 2014 against his arch-rival Golden State Warriors. He’s still on the Miami Heat, where Stephen Curry and his teammates are on the rise. With 2 minutes and 2 seconds left in the game, King James hit a three-pointer to win the game.
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The game was played at the Golden State Warriors’ home court, and the crowd fell silent after LeBron’s game-winning shot. This was LeBron James’ first “silencer” celebration, and his final shot literally silenced the crowd. Perhaps, that’s why other sports legends also use this celebration. That was the final statement to end the game.
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