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Lakers News: LeBron James Contemplated Playing Football During 2011 NBA Lockout

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As LeBron James nears the end of his basketball career, the Los Angeles Lakers star has essentially accomplished all there during his time in the league.

He continues to disprove the narrative of Father Time being undefeated by reverting the clock several times this season. The 40-year-old’s strict regimen to keep his body healthy and ready to go on each game continues to work in his favor.

However, there was always speculation of James playing in the NFL given his body type and physicality. On his recent appearance on New Heights with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, the four-time champion detailed how he contemplated a football career during the 2011 NBA lockout:

“Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely.