The King found a loophole he could exploit once his NBA career is over
Shortly after securing his third Olympic gold medal, NBA legend LeBron James is contemplating his next big career move, inspired by an unexpected source.
LeBron has already dipped his toes into the world of podcasting, a venture that unexpectedly led to the Los Angeles Lakers securing a new head coach. He even gave acting a shot with a James Bond impression, though critics agree that his acting chops could use a bit more polish.
His impact on education is undeniable, with the success of his I Promise School in Akron, which has inspired countless students. But now, LeBron’s ambitions are taking a surprising turn—toward his own academic journey.
A basketball prodigy, LeBron James famously bypassed college athletics, jumping straight from high school into the NBA Draft. For years, he never looked back—until now.
With his sights set on higher education, LeBron is considering returning to the classroom, proving that it’s never too late to pursue new goals, even for a global sports icon.
Who is Monte Harrison? The 29-year-old college football player that is inspiring Bron
University of Arkansas football player Monte Harrison made headlines this week, showing that it’s never too late to switch careers, and LeBron James took notice.
The NBA superstar shared an Instagram post from ESPN featuring the 29-year-old freshman who transitioned from an MLB career to playing college football for the Razorbacks.
“Me when I retire from the league! Haha!” the 39-year-old LeBron captioned on his Instagram story, adding a thinking face emoji, hinting at his own potential post-basketball aspirations.
Could LeBron James really play in college?
One of the most popular comments on the viral post about Monte Harrison suggested just that: “LeBron when he retires and becomes the greatest college basketball player of all time.”
While LeBron hasn’t specified which college sport he might pursue, he does still have unused NCAA eligibility. As the fan pointed out, basketball would likely be too easy for him, but there’s no doubt he’d land the biggest NIL deal in NCAA history if he chose to go that route.
This year, LeBron will achieve his long-held dream of playing alongside his son, Bronny James, in the NBA. But could he follow a similar path when his younger son, Bryce James, heads off to college?
Like Harrison, LeBron could seamlessly transition from basketball to football. Before focusing on basketball, he was a high school football star in Akron, and during the 2011 NBA lockout, he reportedly received tryout offers from several NFL teams, including Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.
If you think a 29-year-old college football player is wild, just imagine a 40-year-old LeBron James walking into freshman orientation.
