Davante Adams Thinks LeBron James Would Have Been All-Time Great in NFL

The article explores the enduring debate among athletes about whether basketball players could succeed in football and vice versa, noting that many stars like LeBron James played both sports before specializing.

It highlights LeBron James specifically due to his high school football background and ongoing passion for the NFL. The topic resurfaced when Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams appeared on The Dan Patrick Show.

Adams asserted that LeBron James would have been "one of the best receivers, tight ends of all time" in football, praising his speed and ability to cover ground, comparing it to fast NBA players like John Wall or Derrick Rose. However, Adams expressed some doubt based on how LeBron sometimes reacts to contact on the basketball court, questioning if he could withstand NFL-level hits, though he speculated LeBron might sometimes exaggerate injuries strategically.

The piece concludes by framing Adams's comments as a fun hypothetical about how one of basketball's greats might have performed in football.