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LeBron James is known for his incredible basketball talents, but the great also enjoys the NFL. We are all aware that the 2024 NFL season is quickly approaching, and that everyone is keeping a close eye on the opening game between the Chiefs and the Ravens. And LeBron James has chosen his favorite side for this game.

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The Basketball Legend recently released a statement regarding the game. In the video, he discusses why he believes the Ravens will win this one. We all know what occurred in last year’s NFL conference championship, and LeBron believes the team will be entering the ground after learning from their mistakes. James further emphasized that the team will not only win this match but will also compete in the Super Bowl. This is a major prediction and everyone knows how excited Ravens fans will be after it.

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LeBron James’ also mentioned a few players. The NBA legend mentioned Patrick Mahomes, who is currently the Ravens’ biggest opponent. The quarterback is outstanding on the field, but according to the NBA star, the Ravens also have a solid offense. He further praised Derrick Henry, the Purple team’s most consistent running back.

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This was not the first recent comment made by The L-Train that caused controversy in the NFL world. We’re talking about the Mount Rushmore he created, which insulted some famous celebrities.

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LeBron James made Stephen A. Smith mad with his Mount Rushmore

If you’re not aware of the issue, James was recently asked to create a Mount Rushmore honoring the NFL’s best quarterbacks. During this, he named Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Montana, and John Elway as his best four quarterbacks in NFL history. Many fans and commentators, like Stephen A. Smith, were unimpressed with the list as they believed some better names were there that could have been a part of this list.

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The ESPN analyst then remarked on the situation in his brutally honest approach, expressing disappointment that Payton Manning was not included on this Mount Rushmore. Smith was so outraged that he barred LeBron James from appearing on Mount Rushmore in the future. According to Smith, Payton Manning is someone who helped everyone enjoy the game, so taking him out of the picture was completely unacceptable.

What are your opinions on LeBron James’ prediction for the opening game of the NFL season 2024?

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Anurag Bhardwaj

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Anurag Bhardwaj is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. He is an ardent follower of football and is quite enthusiastic about how the game unfolds on the gridiron. As a major fanboy of Patrick Mahomes, he is in the corner of the Chiefs during the season. With his coverage of the sport, Anurag curates various aspects of the football world and brings insightful news stories to the American audience. When he is not curating the next big story about touchdowns and game-changing plays, Anurag can be found watching suspense-filled documentaries or engaged in a competitive Madden NFL gaming session.

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