Doc Rivers: LeBron could've been 'greatest football player ever'

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes LeBron James could've been just as successful as a football player had he chosen to pursue it over basketball.

Rivers made his case during the latest episode of Uninterrupted's "Go Off" podcast with his son, Austin Rivers.

Austin Rivers & Doc Rivers agree on LeBron James being the greatest athlete of all-time

I really believe if LeBron James had to play football, he may have been the greatest football player ever."

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- NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) May 13, 2020

James played wide receiver at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, tallying 99 receptions for 1,912 yards and 27 touchdowns. His football career ended, however, when he broke his wrist prior to his senior season.

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My homie @mister1223 just sent this to me from his son. His son said I didn't know Bron was #1 prospect in Ohio?? He said Yeah Bron was nice in football too. His son response THATS CRAZY! ?????. 60 reception, 1200 yards and 16 touchdowns my Junior year at WR. ?.Men Lie, Women Lie, Numbers Don't. Didn't even play my senior year(I wanted to so BADLY) because my boys @siancotton_ @druondemand @chillwill03 @rometrav @brandonweems10 @frankiewalkersr wouldn't let me. They said if I tried to step on a football field my senior year they would jump(kick my a**) me every day of practice until I had enough! Think I made a smart decision! Ha! Anyways you LB/CB/S can thank my homies I stayed over in the hoops lane or would have been plenty of highlights Moss'd" on y'all. ?? #ThekidfromAKRON?? #JamesGang?

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