27-year-old LeBron James could have been an Olympic sprinter, says fierce rival

Paul Pierce made a bold claim regarding LeBron James on the Undisputed Show.

27-year-old LeBron James could have been an Olympic sprinter, says fierce rival

Paul Pierce and LeBron James

LeBron James has been making the headlines lately after former NBA player Paul Pierce‘s recent comments regarding the NBA legend. Notably, James has been one of the best players the sport has ever seen in the last 20 years. In addition, Pierce claimed that James could have been an Olympic sprinter in his young days if he did not have a basketball career.

Pierce claimed on the “Undisputed Show” that James would have “100%” been an Olympic sprinter, particularly the Miami Heat version of James. In addition, not only Pierce but James’ former teammate Udonis Haslem also believed the same regarding the NBA star a few weeks back. James has been one of the most versatile forwards in the NBA for over 20 years.

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If he's talking Miami LeBron, 100%. I've seen this up and close in person.
On the Undisputed Show, Paul Pierce said

He suggested James could have competed with some of the world’s fastest runners at that age due to his incredible athleticism and quickness. Interestingly, James has won a gold medal with Team USA in the Olympics but for basketball.

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On the contrary, James has been one of the best players for his nation for many years and is aiming for another gold medal ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With star players like Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant accompanying him on the Team USA roster, it will be intriguing to watch how the top USA side performs in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Paul Pierce made bold claim regarding LeBron James

Paul Pierce has always been highly vocal about the battle he has had with one of the best NBA players LeBron James, claiming he was the reason James left the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the It Is What It Is Podcast, Pierce claimed that James went to the Miami Heat because of him not being able to defeat the Celtics and Pierce. 

No I am not better than LeBron. But, on any given day, I can be. Let’s talk about it. I’m a big reason he went to Miami. I’m a big reason, I’m a big part of it. Let’s talk about that. When I went for 41 in game-7, sent him home.
On the It Is What It Is Podcast, Paul Pierce said

Pierce highlighted the 2007-08 Playoffs’ second round against James in the podcast, where James and the Cavs were knocked out.

On the contrary, one could well and truly argue regarding Pierce’s claims of him being the reason James moved to the Heat. However, James went on to establish an underlying legacy in the NBA and has been an inspiration to many players in the sport.

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