LeBron James plans to become an NFL expert by naming “Picks of the Week” on Instagram Live. It’s “King James”‘s way of showing his love for the game during the NBA’s offseason preparations. LeBron actively posts stories about watching live football games at college and NFL games, as well as doing live commentary on the X during games.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was a football player in high school, which explains his love for the sport. He also frequently posts about playing Madden in the NFL. James seems keen to showcase his expertise in the sport with his latest announcement on X.
“Y’all know I love football. That being said, I’m thinking about picking up (NFL games) this week tomorrow before going live on IG,” LeBron said on X. “I did choose Detroit over GB TNF. Anyway, we’ll see”
James was a multi-sport elite in high school, a talented basketball player and wide receiver. According to The Sporting News, James became the No. 1 football recruit in Ohio after playing two seasons of football there. He even received offers from several prestigious schools.
However, “King James” decided to stick to his basketball dream and enter the NBA. The last football game he played may have been more than 20 years ago, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an avid follower of college football and the NFL.
If LeBron James can live up to his statement, it will be interesting to see his predictions on Instagram Live.
LeBron James continues to focus on new NBA season like ‘rookie’
LeBron James seems to devote a lot of time to watching football, but he seems to have his schedule set before training camp. According to Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, James is preparing for the 2023-24 season, his 21st season, just like a rookie.
“For a player who’s been playing for 20 years and preparing for 21 years like a rookie, it’s shocking,” Pelinka said. He said.
“He’s been working out at 6 a.m. probably as much as any player this offseason in our building. In the weight room as much as any player. Any team. The teams LeBron played on were very unified and his work set the tone. “
It’s not surprising to see James so excited about the offseason. The Lakers are in a good position to compete for a championship again. They have one of the deepest rosters, arguably the deepest team James has played for in his 21 years.
This is expected to help him stay in top form until the end of the season. Over the past two seasons, LeBron James has been forced to play playoff-level minutes at the beginning of the year due to the Lakers’ top-heavy roster structure, which has left him plagued by injuries since the 2020-21 season.