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May 15, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets a high five from forward Anthony Davis (3) after a foul in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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May 15, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets a high five from forward Anthony Davis (3) after a foul in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sometimes, a player or athlete has two sports they excel at. Eventually, if they want to play professionally, they make a choice. Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham – who might just take home the Rookie of the Year honors – was also once a football quarterback.
Interestingly, the young NBA star believes Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are among players who could certainly play in the NFL. The rookie was asked the question apropos to his football history, and his answer certainly did not disappoint.
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Detroit Pistons rookie thinks LeBron James and Anthony Davis can play in the NFL
Cunningham was in an interview with Bleacher Report’s Jason Dumas when they started talking about him playing as a QB. Eventually, Cunningham spoke about which NBA player could score a TD in the NFL. As mentioned, the 20-year-old chose James and Davis as his two choices.
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Nov 21, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles the ball up the court during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
As two of the most physically dominant players in the NBA, Cunningham’s answer was not surprising. “I’m sure LeBron could have in his day. Anthony Davis,” Cunningham stated. Another player he named was Pistons forward Saddiq Bey. “If I was his quarterback, I would get him the ball in the end zone. I’m sure there’s a bunch of guys who can score.
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