NBA great LeBron James shared a passionate reaction on X on Tuesday morning after watching Amazon Prime’s documentary Bye Bye Barry.
Amazon describes the documentary as “the definitive story of Barry Sanders’ Hall-of-Fame career and the extraordinary decision to walk away from the game while in his prime.”
Sanders, who ranks fourth all-time in NFL history in rushing yards (15,269), was a Pro Bowl selection in all 10 seasons he played in the NFL prior to suddenly retiring the day before Lions training camp was set to start in 1999.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer shared his reaction to the documentary.
"Up watching this Barry Sanders documentary and I’m getting hella emotional. This guy is simply INCREDIBLE!!!!," posted James.
Up watching this Barry Sanders documentary and I’m getting hella emotional. This guy is simply INCREDIBLE!!!! 💐 💐💐💐💐 @BarrySanders 🫡
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 5, 2023
Sports fans reacted to James' post about the legendary running back who retired at the height of greatness, while also sharing their own reviews of the documentary.
love it when bron gets hella emotional 😤 https://t.co/PkIkWzulOv
— bailey bardwell (@baileybardwell2) December 5, 2023
Greats recognize greatness. #OnePride https://t.co/YE4sEb8UD8
— Adonis (@AdonisUnchained) December 5, 2023
From one GOAT to another! https://t.co/gv60B8A0uP
— Gene Sperling (@genebsperling) December 5, 2023
That was a good documentary. He move with such grace running the ball the way he stop then turn on the juice it was beautiful there will never be another one like him. Just like you L.B. There is only one of you.
— Gregory Mckoy (@GregoryMckoy6) December 5, 2023
Barry is such a legend 👏👏👏
— Jaymes (@jaymesrogers) December 5, 2023
Greatest RB of all time GOAT!
— Dilly (@dillyboyq) December 5, 2023
Just like you the greatest hooper of all time!
I agree. There’s not enough humble superstars like you and Barry to mentor our youth today.
— The Fro-stones (@fro_stones100) December 5, 2023
