Former American professional football player Shannon Sharpe was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 26th, 1968. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, Sharpe showcased exceptional skill and achieved numerous records and honors over an awe-inspiring career of 14 years. Over this time period, he primarily played for the Denver Broncos.
Sharpe’s journey to stardom in the NFL began when he was selected as a very low draft pick in the 7th round of the NFL draft in 1990. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos. From there, he carved a legacy for himself, marked by incredible feats and statistics. Sharpe ranks 3rd among NFL tight ends in passes received, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He was the first tight end in NFL history to amass 10,000 receiving yards.
His impact on the game earned Sharpe significant recognition by way of accomplishments. These include eight Pro Bowl appearances, 4 First-Team All-Pro selections, and 3 Super Bowl wins. In addition, Sharpe is also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 2011.
Following his NFL career, Sharpe transitioned into the sports broadcasting field where he began as a commentator for the CBS Sports pregame show “The NFL Today,” before expanding his portfolio by hosting other programs. He later joined Skip Bayless on a debate show named “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.”
In 2023, Shannon Sharpe announced his departure from “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” after agreeing to a buyout with Fox Sports. As of now, Shannon is back as an analyst but with rival ESPN on their hit show 'First Take' where he debates alongside Stephen A. Smith and others. In June, 2024 he signed a multi-year extension with ESPN. He is also a co-host on podcast 'Nightcap' with former star wide receiver Chad Johnson.
Are Shannon Sharpe and Lebron James Friends?
While Lebron James and Shannon Sharpe are not related, they share a good friendship. The two have shown great backing for each other on multiple occasions. Sharpe has come to be synonymous with defending Lebron on the “Undisputed,” often referring to him as the greatest basketball player ever.
Their support for each other was also evidenced during the playoffs of the 2022 NBA season where Sharpe got into a fight with Ja Morant’s father during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. Post the incident, Lebron had positive comments about Sharpe and even said “I ride with Shannon 365 days — 366 on a leap year — 24/7. So that’s my guy. I always got his back. And he’s got mine. He can talk with the best of them, for sure.”
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When Lebron posted about his victory against the Grizzlies, Sharpe did not hold back to congratulate the King on his endeavors and celebrate his victory. As a fan of the King and a broadcaster, Sharpe uses his platform to portray Lebron in the most positive manner, often arguing with his ex-co-host Skip on why Lebron is the greatest basketball player in the history of the game.
FAQs
A. Lebron James’ friends from high school are Romeo Travis, Dru Joyce lll, Willie McGee and Sian Cotton. Together, his five teammates and friends were known as the “Fab Five.”
A. Shannon Sharpe was inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
A. Shannon Sharpe has won 3 Super Bowl titles in his NFL career. He has won two titles with the Denver Broncos and one title with the Baltimore Ravens.
A. Shannon Sharpe was a tight end in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens.
