Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson discussed a shoutout he received from NBA superstar LeBron James on X following his standout performance in a 24-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills on "Monday Night Football." Robinson had an 81-yard touchdown run, the longest of the NFL season, which prompted James to tweet that Robinson was "so cold."
Robinson revealed that his connection with James extends beyond social media, as he is represented by Klutch Sports Group, an agency co-founded by James' friend and agent Rich Paul. Robinson stated that James offers him advice and that he feels blessed to have the opportunity to interact with him, describing James as his "favorite athlete."
James' recent advice to Robinson was to "try [to] be the best in the league," a goal Robinson is actively pursuing. He currently leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage despite playing one fewer game than most other players. His career-high performance against the Bills included 170 rushing yards and 238 yards from scrimmage, positioning him as an MVP candidate.
Robinson expressed that James finds his play enjoyable to watch, and Robinson in turn draws inspiration from basketball players known for their ballhandling skills. He compared his offensive line's performance... download the app to read more
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