The combat sports world has joined in on the festivities as sports fans everywhere await Lebron James next move.
In case you don’t know, the legendary NBA superstar is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers where he has played for the past eight seasons. This includes an NBA Championship back in 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak. James has been defying the odds ever since as the now 41-year-old continues to play at an elite level.
As of now, Lebron is officially an NBA free agent, which means he can sign with any team he wants. The legendary basketball player isn’t looking to score a big payday ahead of his incredible 24th NBA season. Instead, James simply wants to join a team that gives him the best chance to win another title. That could be with the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, or even the New York Knicks, who are coming off their first NBA title in 53 years.
That is, of course, if Lebron doesn’t take his talents to the cage.
This week, the mixed martial arts (MMA) community took to social media to suggest that Lebron was moving from the NBA to combat sports. Obviously this is a joke, but it goes to show you the global reach of James. There may have been a time when a younger James could have utilized his elite size and athleticism to make some noise as a professional fighter, but that time has passed.
Still, that hasn’t stopped the MMA community from trying. Check it out below:
“LEBRON JAMES OFFICIALLY SIGNS WITH THE MMA! After months of contract negotiations, LeBron has decided to take his talents from the hardwood to the cage. Sources say his first goal is becoming the UFC Heavyweight Champion.”
“The decision has been made. LeBron James is taking his talents to ONE!”
“Following the announcement of his departure from the Lakers, the entire sports world is waiting to find out where LeBron James will go…
HEXAGONE MMA is proud to announce a totally unprecedented addition to its roster…
LeBron James (@kingjames) officially joins the organization… and embarks on a new adventure.
After making basketball history with the Lakers and the NBA, the American legend is turning a historic page in his career to take on a new challenge in the cage. With his extraordinary physical power, explosiveness, and flair for the dramatic, LeBron James is set to shake up the heavyweight division and draw all eyes to HEXAGONE MMA.
This signing, as unexpected as it is explosive, once again confirms the league’s commitment to writing unique chapters and shining a spotlight on MMA on the international stage.”
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