Whereas he is not giving up his major gig simply but, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has picked up a brand new sport. James, 40, has introduced by way of social media that he has picked up golf, a enjoyable but surprisingly tough sport for even probably the most gifted of athletes.
On the Fourth of July, James posted some movies of his drive whereas stating that was simply his second day “of formally attempting this.” Given his newness to the game, James’ drives weren’t too shabby. Outdoors of his swing, one other notable takeaway from James’ movies are him driving from the skilled tees and never from the normal males’s tee.
James’ put up quickly drew a response from Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, a scratch golfer and winner of the 2023 American Century Championship.
“Welcome,” Curry wrote. “We have been ready for you.”
Whereas James’ NBA profession has led to countless Michael Jordan comparisons, it’s going to in all probability be some time earlier than he challenges His Airness to a spherical of golf. Jordan, who was identified to often play 36 holes of golf on the day of a recreation throughout his NBA profession, maintains a single-digit low handicap.
Jordan apart, it’s going to be fascinating to see when James decides to check his golf recreation in an precise occasion. In reality, The Memorial Event, which is performed yearly in James’ residence state of Ohio, responded to James’ put up by asking him if he plans to play in occasion’s pro-am in 2026.
For now, it seems that James is content material to work on his new interest whereas he additionally prepares for what might be his document twenty third season within the NBA.