LeBron James isn’t just one of the greatest players in NBA history — he’s also an outstanding all-around athlete and one of the greatest physical specimens in basketball history.
He did well as a wide receiver while in high school in his native Akron, Ohio, and of course, he continues to play basketball at a very high level, even at age 39. He just helped lead Team USA men’s basketball to an Olympic gold medal and was named the MVP of the tournament in Paris.
But Anthony Richardson, the incoming second-year quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, took a minor shot at James. While on “Up & Adams,” he said he could beat the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in a dunk contest.
#Colts QB Anthony Richardson is READY for his NBA 10-day contract 👀🏀🏈
AR: "I feel like I would average a good 12-13 points in the NBA."
Kay: "I think you could beat (LeBron) in a dunk contest…?"
AR: "Right now yeah, he's about to be 40 soon." @GVOaant @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/YidY6SZmpV
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) August 13, 2024
Richardson, a dual-threat QB out of the University of Florida, was perhaps the most intriguing prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. His rookie year ended after just four games because of a shoulder injury, and the Colts are hoping he will be their franchise signal-caller moving forward.
He previously played some AAU basketball, and his vertical leap was recorded at an excellent 40.5 inches.
