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The sporting world watched the NFL stage in terror. Second-year safety for the Buffalo Bills suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. After a hard collision, Hamlin would collapse to the ground. He was later rushed to the hospital as he remains in critical condition. Pittsburgh Steelers coach, Mike Tomlin, spoke about the incident and his experiences with the young man. Likewise, his words caught the attention of LeBron James.

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After the horrifying incident, many NBA superstars sent their prayers to the Hamlin family. Notably, even after a historic 71-point masterclass, Donovan Mitchell took time to send out prayers on behalf of the Cleveland Cavaliers organization. The Akron Hammer also reacted to the incident and said it was a terrible sight. As the blessings kept coming in strong, Tomlin spoke about his special relationship with the 24-year-old safety.

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His words made LeBron James emotional. The 38-year-old NBA star took to his Instagram to share the heart-touching moment with his followers. In addition, he also sent in his prayers for the second-year safety.

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LeBron James sends his prayers to Hamlin

Speaking at the press conference, the Steelers coach put a halt to the questions. He took his time to share his bond with the injured Hamlin. Knowing the Bills safety since he was 12, the two share the same Pittsburgh blood. Moreover, Tomlin said he feels honored to watch the 24-year-old fulfill his dream. One man who loved the message was four-time MVP, LeBron James.

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The Los Angeles Lakers forward said, “Man I love Tomlin! The absolute best. We all continue to pray for DH!”

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Not just LeBron James, but even the likes of Tom Brady and many other athletes have shown their support for Hamlin. A day after the collision, Hamlin remains to be in critical condition. Notably, the doctors are trying to get him to breathe without the ventilator. Overwhelmed by the support, Damar Hamlin’s family came out to thank all the fans for their kind gestures.

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For now, all that can be done to help the 24-year-old are prayers for his health. It’s unfortunate to see the young star pick up such a serious injury so young in his career. While his NFL run may be cut short, the current focus lies on Damar Hamlin getting out of the critical zone. Let’s all pray and hope to see the Bills safety back up on his feet as soon as possible.

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