Whether or not someone is a fan of LeBron James the one thing that can’t be denied is that he is arguably the most physically gifted player in the history of the NBA. James’ combination of size, speed, and strength is something very few can match.
Though it is a completely different sport, someone with a similar set of physical skills is Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. At 6’5 and 245 pounds, Newton is bigger than most defenders while also being one of the fastest players on the field, a truly lethal combination.
This is something that is not lost on NFL Network analyst Dave Dameshek, who compared Newton to James while making a case for the signal caller as a future Hall of Famer:
“He’s a distinct talent.