29 y/o LeBron James wholesomely disclosed having a photo with idol Michael Jordan as a screensaver of phone
LeBron James is one of the many superstars in the sports world who grew up idolizing Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan He was one of the most iconic athletes the sports world has ever had. Considered the most prolific scorer in league history, and judging by his incredible mixtape, it’s no surprise that fans regard the Chicago Bulls shooting guard as a basketball god.
With 14 All-Star appearances, 11 All-NBA selections, 9 All-Defensive selections, 10 scoring titles, the 1985 ROY, the 1988 DPOY, 5 MVPs, 6 championships and 6 Finals MVPs, MJ is one of the most successful players to grace the NBA hardwood.
In addition to being a successful player, Mike was one of the most influential people in the world. Nowadays, many superstars grew up idolizing his Airness. Lebron James it’s just one of many who had Jordan posters growing up.
“Michael Jordan was my superhero growing up”: LeBron James
In 2012, it was revealed that The King had a doctored image of himself playing one-on-one with Air Jordans as his phone’s screensaver.
in a must read Sports Illustrated Article“the basketball player” discovered James’ wholesome tribute to his superhero. the read report:
He revealed Wednesday that his phone’s screen saver is a Photoshopped image of himself handling the ball while Michael Jordan defended it in his prime. “Jordan was my superhero growing up,” James said. “He was the guy that I feel helped me get to where I am today. As a competitor, who wouldn’t want to take on the best?
that’s like asking [Tom] Brady would like to go against Montana in the fourth quarter.”
So good RT @DavidGrann: The screensaver reportedly on LeBron James' cellphone: pic.twitter.com/9z9lSkOw
— ryley b (@ryley_b) December 7, 2012
It’s kind of cute that the best basketball player in the world credited his idol and competitor for the GOAT debate.
Perhaps for LeBron, the photo was a source of motivation to be better.
Be like Mike. Whatever the reason, it seemed to have helped him get better.
Maybe, maybe Bron still has the same screensaver 10 years later.
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