LeBron James has funny response to Steelers’ attempts to recruit him
Inasmuch as LeBron James is chasing Michael Jordan on the list of all-time greats, he won’t be following MJ’s footsteps into a second sport any time soon.
Earlier this week, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster posted multiple tweets recruiting James to the Steelers for the 2018 season, reasoning that The King had already accomplished everything in the NBA.
Announcing my official campaign to recruit @KingJames to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2018 season. LeBron has done everything in the NBA. He can be the best athlete EVER if he makes the move to the NFL and wins a Super Bowl with Steeler Nation… #LeBronToPittsburgh pic.twitter.com/5VLcjIPpSO
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) March 6, 2018
#LeBronToPittsburgh RT if you’re with it!! pic.twitter.com/JganH9R3L0
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) March 7, 2018
While it’s hard to tell if Smith-Schuster was actually serious, the pursuit is probably unrealistic at best. But he did manage to get a response from James, who had this funny reaction when asked about it by reporters on Wednesday.
LeBron shuts down the Steelers attempts to recruit him: "Nah, I'm fine with my sport I got. I'm a tank top and shorts guy." pic.twitter.com/GUNhqic7Xl
— The Render (@TheRenderNBA) March 7, 2018
“I’m fine with my sport I got. It’s pretty funny though,” said the four-time MVP. “I’ve seen some of the edits that they had me in a Steelers uniform. But I like tank tops and shorts, I’m sorry.
“I’ve tried the shoulder pads and it was fun while it lasted,” James continued. “But I’m a tank top and shorts guy.”
Indeed, James has casually entertained the idea of playing NFL football before, at least in some capacity. But at 33 years old and presumably nearing his final stretch of being able to compete for an NBA championship, it’s easy to see why The King may have to respectfully decline Smith-Schuster’s offer.
