Terverifikasi Administratif dan Faktual oleh Dewan Pers
cita bermain American Football sebelum pensiun dari bola basket. Michael Jordan, pernah bermain di bisbol sebelum kembali ke NBA lagi. "Saya ingin bermain di NFL sebelum semuanya berakhir," kata LeBron dalam twitternya, Oktober 2013, seperti dikutip CNN-SI.
Oleh Charles Barkley, LeBron memiliki kapasitas bermain di NFL. "Ia seorang pemain yang besar, kuat, dan cepat daripada Michael Jordan," kata Barkley.
Jika benar-benar bermain di NFL, siapakah yang bisa menemani LeBron? Berikut analis dari CNN-SI tentang tim NFL yang dihuni oleh para pemain NBA.
OFFENSE
- Quarterback: Michael Carter-Williams (6-foot-6, 185 pounds), Sixers
- Running Back: Russell Westbrook (6-3, 187), Thunder
- Wide Receiver: Paul George (6-8, 210), Pacers
- Wide Receiver: Kawhi Leonard (6-7, 225), Spurs
- Slot Receiver: John Wall (6-4, 195), Wizards
- Tight End: LeBron James (6-8, 240), Heat
- Left Tackle: Dwight Howard (6-11, 240), Rockets
- Left Guard: Nikola Pekovic (6-11, 243), Timberwolves
- Center: Andrew Bogut (7-0, 245), Warriors
- Right Guard: Jared Sullinger (6-9, 280), Celtics
- Right Tackle: Andre Drummond (6-10, 270), Pistons
DEFENSE
- Defensive End: Blake Griffin (6-10, 251), Clippers
- Defensive Tackle: DeMarcus Cousins (6-11, 270) Kings
- Defensive Tackle: Kendrick Perkins (6-10, 280), Thunder
- Defensive End: Glen Davis (6-9, 289), Magic
- Outside Linebacker: Reggie Evans (6-8, 245), Nets
- Middle Linebacker: Metta World Peace (6-6, 244), Knicks
- Outside Linebacker: Tyler Hansbrough (6-9, 250), Raptors
- Cornerback: Nate Robinson (5-9, 180), Nuggets
- Cornerback: Avery Bradley (6-2, 180), Celtics
- Free Safety: Tony Allen (6-4, 213), Grizzlies
- Strong Safety: Lance Stephenson (6-5, 210), Pacers
Special Teams and More
- Kick Returner: Victor Oladipo (6-5, 214), Magic
- Punt Returner: Isaiah Thomas (5-9, 185), Kings
- Kicker: Steve Nash (6-3, 195), Lakers
- Punter: Steve Blake (6-3, 172), Lakers
- Holder: Chris Paul (6-0, 175), Clippers
- Long Snapper: Anthony Davis (6-10, 220), Pelicans
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Gregg Popovich, Spurs
- Offensive Coordinator: Mike D’Antoni, Lakers
- Defensive Coordinator: Tom Thibodeau, Bulls
Miscellaneous
- Water Boy: Jason Kidd, Nets
- Blocking Fullback: Draymond Green, Warriors
- Backup Quarterback: Mario Chalmers, Heat
- Wildcat Quarterback: Rajon Rondo, Celtics
- Possession Receiver: Kemba Walker, Bobcats
- Headcase Receiver: J.R. Smith, Knicks
- Field Goal Blocker: DeAndre Jordan, Clippers
- Tony Romo: Carmelo Anthony, Knicks