LeBron James needs no introduction. A legend in the NBA, James has been playing basketball for over 20 years. And what is more remarkable about LeBron is that he is still at the top of his game. Recently, the LA Lakers forward disembosomed his love for MLB legend, Ken Griffey Jr.
Notably, Ken Griffey Jr. does not play baseball anymore. But the Seattle Mariners legend has been one of the finest hitters in the game. Having played for over 22 years of baseball, Griffey had an illustrious career in Major League Baseball.
And when talking about LeBron, the Lakers star has been one of the most consistent players in the NBA over the last 20 years. A 4-time NBA Champ, 3-time All-Star MVP, 4-time league MVP, 4-times Finals MVP, and what not! James has been the biggest asset for whichever team he has played in his NBA career.
LeBron James pays tribute to MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr.
Earlier on August 13th, the entire world celebrated International Left-handers Day. Notably, in a right-hand-centric world, everyone celebrates the uniqueness of the left-handers. Although the lakers star shoots from his right hand, very few people know that LeBron James is a left-handed guy.
Yes, he converted himself into a right-handed player because of Michael Jordan. So, he knows the value and uniqueness of being a left-handed guy. And knowing that Ken Griffey Jr. was also a left-handed athlete, James referred to him as his favorite left-handed athlete.
Taking to Twitter, LeBron James quoted a tweet that asked, “Who is your favorite lefty athlete of all time?” He quoted the tweet with a Griffey’s GIF.
https://t.co/cbSy4Ss4WU pic.twitter.com/Q02AbjK90r
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 13, 2022
Talking about the MLB career of Ken Griffey Jr; he played for the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox. With 630 home runs in his MLB career, the Mariners legend is on the list of the elite hitters in the game.
A 13-time All-Star appearance, league MVP, and a couple more accolades to his name, Griffey had a memorable career in MLB. Given his contribution to the game, MLB inducted him into the Hall of Fame.
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