Even though LeBron James is known for his valor on the basketball court, the best example of the NBA legend’s superhuman skills occurred underwater.
When he rescued the life of teammate Carmelo Anthony while on vacation, the Los Angeles Lakers player performed a tremendous act of bravery.
The term “the Banana Boat Team” was created after a photo of James, Anthony, Chris Paul, and both Dwyane Wade and Wade appeared on the inflatable while on vacation.
The group of friends, who had known each other since they were teenagers, went on to become well-known NBA players and aid the United States in winning the gold medal in the 2008 Olympics.
They frequently take vacations together, but one trip in particular almost didn’t go as planned for Anthony if ‘King James’ hadn’t shown guts and fortitude.
Anthony told Wade the tale of how James dove into the ocean and used great power to pull him back to safety when the water became turbulent on Instagram live.
According to Anthony, who told the Sports Rush, “the current is taking me to the middle of the ocean like opposite from the boat,”
“I’ll be honest with you, it was windy, and all kinds of sht was running through my thoughts. I then turn to face the boat.Like MacGyver, Bron jumped off the boat.
“He jumped from the boat and into the water while holding me in his arm. He is carrying me while swimming while using the other arm. That was unique. He kept me alive. Hey Bron, thanks for that.That day, you saved my life.
James and Michael Jordan have frequently been compared, but when it comes to swimming prowess, it is the former Cleveland Cavaliers player who wins.
Jordan became afraid of water, or hydrophobia, after witnessing two tragic situations as a young child in which individuals close to him perished.
In his autobiography, “For the Love of the Game: My Story,” he announced, “I’m not going in the water anymore.”
Everyone suffers from a phobia of some kind. I avoid being near water.
The legendary Chicago Bulls player’s connection with the water has now improved, but he still needs to ride in large boats and wear a life jacket at all times.