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“Taking Advantage on His Second Lease of Life”: Weeks After Life-Threatening Incident, 24-Year-Old NFL Star Goes Viral With Billionaire LeBron James at Super Bowl LVII

Published 02/13/2023, 12:11 AM EST

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The US sporting world witnessed a star-studded State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday night during Super Bowl LVII. NBA legends like Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James were among the stars that cheered on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Even though celebrities and famous personalities filled the arena, a 24-year-old NFL star’s viral moment with the Los Angeles Lakers superstar James after his remarkable recovery caught the most attention online. 

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest after a massive collision on the field during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in January, was seen getting clicked with ‘King James’ at the stadium. The entire US sporting world fell in despair after Hamlin went down in critical condition. However, the 24-year-old star attained an astounding recovery and fans caught a glimpse of the player at the Super Bowl.

Hamlin’s viral moment with LeBron James

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Amid the tight game, Damar Hamlin took a moment to pose alongside LeBron James for a picture. The Bills safety took to his Twitter and shared the image with a tweet, ”The King.” Meanwhile, the ‘Akron Hammer’ witnessed the Super Bowl from one of the best seats in the house alongside his wife Savannah.

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Fans swarmed the comments section of Hamlin’s tweet with heart-warming reactions. One user said, “Love that this man is taking full advantage on his second lease on life.”

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After a nail-biting final quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, defeating the Eagles 38-35. Furthermore, the NFL also awarded Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes with the MVP award during the pre-game event. Legendary singer Rihanna left the crowd spellbound with her comeback performance during the halftime show. The Grammy award-winning singer made her first live performance in seven years. She performed 12 iconic songs in a scintillating performance that won the hearts of fans. 

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What do you make of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s remarkable recovery? What did you think of his viral picture with LeBron James? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Shahul Hameed is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has previously worked as a contributor at an online news site. Shahul has always shared a keen interest in journalism, starting off as a reporter for his college news journal.
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