Davante Adams, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, recently expressed his belief that LeBron James could have been a legendary NFL player if he had pursued football instead of basketball. During an interview, Adams highlighted James' impressive high school stats—103 receptions for 2,065 yards and 23 touchdowns—indicating his exceptional athleticism and skill. Known for his speed on the basketball court, Adams suggested that James' physical attributes would have made him an elite wide receiver or tight end in the NFL.

Despite the lure of football, James ultimately chose basketball, earning the title of Ohio's Mr. Basketball and being selected first overall in the 2003 NBA Draft. His high school coach noted that while James was approached by multiple college football programs, he always leaned towards a basketball career. Adams firmly believes that had James chosen football, he would be in the conversation for one of the best in the sport.