Overview

• On the Dan Patrick Show, Adams said James “would have been one of the best receivers or tight ends of all time” based on his athleticism.
• He highlighted James’s elite speed—one of the fastest NBA players ever—and imposing size as ideal NFL attributes.
• James revealed he seriously contemplated a football career during the 2011 NBA lockout that paused the season.
• The Lakers star likened his hypothetical football role to a blend of Rob Gronkowski’s power and Randy Moss’s speed.
• Adams’s endorsement has reignited expert analysis and public fascination with James’s unrealized NFL potential.