By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James has achieved almost everything you can in the NBA. But for a brief moment, it could’ve been a very different story. James is a well-known, passionate NFL fan – he has been seen throughout the years at games involving his hometown Cleveland Browns – but during the 2011 NBA lockout, he “absolutely” considered switching the hardwood for the gridiron. “I didn’t know when we were going to make the deal with the …

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LeBron James says he ‘absolutely’ considered swapping the NBA for the NFL during the 2011 lockout

NBA superstar LeBron James told the Kelce brothers on their “New Heights” podcast that he considered trading basketballs for footballs and moving to the NFL during the 2011 NBA lockout.

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NBA superstar LeBron James revealed when he seriously considered playing in the NFL, among other topics, on "New Heights."

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LeBron James 'seriously considered' NFL switch in 2011, and more things he told the Kelce Bros.

Here’s A Look Inside LeBron James’ Los Angeles Mansion (1:14) LeBron James is arguably the greatest NBA player to ever live but there was a time when he seriously considered playing in the NFL.James recently appeared on Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast and confirmed that he thought about playing in the NFL in 2011 when the NBA was having a lockout."The only time I've really taken it super duper serious, I think it was 2011 when we …

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LeBron James is a man of many talents. Long before dominating in the hardwood, he turned heads for his performances on the gridiron.

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LeBron James drops bombshell on contemplating switching sports during 2011 NBA lockout

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during a game earlier this season in Los Angeles. | Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press. CNN (CNN.com) — LeBron James has achieved almost everything you can in the NBA. But for a brief moment, it could’ve been a very different story. James is a well-known, passionate NFL fan – he has been seen throughout the years at games involving his hometown Clevelan…

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LeBron James on playing in the NFL: “The only time I’ve really taken it super seriously was in 2011 during the NBA lockout. I didn’t know when we were going to make the deal with the owners and get our league back going. So I actually thought about it a little bit back then. I was still young enough to get out there with y’all. That’s the only time I’ve seriously considered it. I’ve had serious dreams about this all the time, and in my dream, th…

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LeBron James on NFL aspirations: The only time I've really taken it super seriously was during the NBA lockout

Now in his 22nd season in the NBA, there is no denying that LeBron James is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. He has made an ever-lasting impact on the sport and has achieved milestones and records many thought were impossible. Even at age 40, the Ohio native remains a top player in the NBA. As it stands, James is a basketball legend. However, according to the man himself, there is another world where that statement is not true.…

LeBron James says he ‘absolutely’ considered swapping the NBA for the NFL during the 2011 lockout

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