LeBron James: A Slam Dunk As NFL Star
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By DERON SNYDER
The odds of most NBA players making a successful transition to the NFL are the equivalent of them making a length-of-the-court heave. But not for Miami Heat superstar LeBron James. It’s a virtual slam dunk that he’d become one of the NFL’s best tight ends the moment he signed a contract.
James caused a stir in the Twitterverse Tuesday when he inquired about the NFL deadline for free agent signings. Harmless fun after the NBA canceled the first two weeks of the regular season? Perhaps. But if he’s at all serious about trading his headband and sneakers for a helmet and cleats, he’d garner interest from plenty of teams.
We’re talking about a 6-foot-8, 250-pound athlete with freakish athleticism, speed and hands. That combination of size, coordination and agility would make him a nightmare for any defensive back and most linebackers. Even if James was used primarily as a red-zone specialist, featured when his team neared the opponent’s end zone, he’d have a dramatic impact on games.
