5 times LeBron James was appreciated by sportspersons across the globe

#3 Tiger Woods predicting more NBA titles for LeBron James

Famous golfer Tiger Woods attempting a drive shot

Golf legend Tiger Woods was blown away by LeBron James' 2020 NBA Finals display. For a seasoned golfer that knows a thing or two about longevity, it was still an incredible feat to see King James perform at such levels after 17 years in the league.

In an interview, Woods complimented LeBron James and touched on his illustrious career and how he has impacted three different franchises.

It’s unbelievable what he (LeBron) has been able to not only achieve but sustain. Over the course of his career, he's been able to develop his game and make huge strides forward.

What's more impressive is that LeBron has been doing this for such a long time in a sport that is simply vicious. He never seems to miss games through injury and has taken immense care of his body. To add to that, he's big and fast, he must've endured plenty of wear and tear along the way so it's just remarkable how he's been able to maintain such a high level for this long. He's a freak of nature.

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#4 Kylian Mbappe appreciating his idol since childhood

PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe during a game

Kylian Mbappe has always been a huge fan of LeBron James from his childhood days. The PSG young striker has seized every opportunity to profess his love for the NBA icon.

In an interesting turn of events, Mbappe is collaborating on a sports clothing line with LeBron James. It is a dream come true for the youngster as reports suggest that Nike has already started production.

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#5 Andy Murray on winning championships

Andy Murray of United Kingdom during a tennis match

Andy Murray, as a basketball fan, has followed LeBron James' success stories over the years. He likened himself to James following his failure to win the finals on numerous occasions. In an interview, he said:

Many journalists asked me what it was like. The example I used was someone like Lebron James who was the best player in the NBA but he hadn’t won an NBA Championship. And with every year, that kind of goes on and the pressure builds up and people ask you why you haven’t won and what are the reasons for that.

While it is not entirely full-on praise, he appreciated LeBron James' tenacity. Surprisingly, he won two Grand Slams in 2013 and 2016, two years LeBron won NBA Finals with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.