LeBron James Didn't Hesitate to Name Olympic Sports He Can Medal In

With his numerous achievements, LeBron James further solidified his status as one of Team USA's greatest basketball players by leading his team to a gold medal in Paris this summer.

This victory represents James' third gold medal, and his pivotal role in every necessary moment earned him his first Olympic MVP award.

These feats further contribute to the legend of 'The King' and the notion that he is among the world's most exceptional athletes. In a recent episode of 'The Shop,' the discussion turned to which Olympic sport LeBron could excel in besides basketball.

James quickly answered with two sports: the long jump and the high jump. He confidently asserted that with adequate preparation time, he could also win a medal in these events.

"There's zero competition I could compete in without preparation," James said. "But, I think maybe the long jump? The long jump or the high jump. If you give me some time, I need about six months or eight months [of] preparation to get to that."

When asked if it would lead to a medal, James had a simple response that radiated confidence in his ability to win in those respective sports:

"I'm a podium-only guy."

The mere fact that the audience cannot outright dismiss the notion attests to James' exceptionalism. Such a claim might seem ludicrous coming from any other athlete, but this is LeBron James being talked about, who is undoubtedly one of the most athletic individuals in the world.

If he is given six months to train for the long jump, who can really take the risk betting against him?

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