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Lamar Jackson wants to be a Super Bowl Champion. No question about it. But that will not be the end-all-be-all culmination of his journey. As he is eyeing much bigger goals and aiming for the stars.

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Recently, Lamar stopped by ‘The Shop’, a casual talk show hosted by NBA legend Lebron James and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. It was a very intriguing conversation. And it was not just Jackson who was candidly wise in his dialogue. The show also featured artistic thought leaders in Donald Glover, J Balvin, Quinta Brunson, and marketing executive Paul Rivera.

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During the show, Lebron James starts talking about the extra push that comes from proving others wrong. Lebron talks about channeling the hate he receives into positive action, where he brings the Ravens QB in. The four-time NBA champ says pointing to Jackson, “By the way, he knows, he knows, cause of when they told him he isn’t a real Quarterback.”

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James is talking about the time when Pro teams asked Lamar Jackson if he would switch positions. That was a tough position to be in when you had a decorated college career. Lamar must’ve been hurt at being seen as anything other than a QB.

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Maverick Carter provides context, saying, “The truth is, there’s a lot of history with them not wanting black guys to play quarterback,”

“It started with, they can’t think quick enough… Like this going way back… in the 80s… And it is still, it’s dying off” 

Lebron cuts in and announces, “It’s dying off but it’s still there.” 

Lamar Jackson adds, “it’s still there. That’s why I need that championship.” 

Adam Schefter, the NFL insider, reported the story in this manner:

Although, Lamar Jackson replied to Schefter replied explaining his side:

Lamar Jackson’s premier plight from that discussion remains the lack of credit he gets. There are still those who doubt his sustainability. It will be interesting to see if he proves his naysayers wrong by winning a Super Bowl. But Championship ring or not, Lamar Jackson has shown the world his athletic prowess for a lengthy period now.

And after four years in the league, he has proved that the decision to stay at QB was the right one. The only chip remaining for the unanimous league MVP is a crowning run in the post-season. It takes a lot more than individual talent to get there, but Lamar Jackson looks ready to grab onto that opportunity as soon as it presents itself.

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Utsav Khanna is an NFL Author at EssentiallySports. He did his PGDM from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and went on to work in Public Relations. A deep interest and love for the sport of NFL drew him towards working in Sports Journalism. He cannot make up his mind about which NFL team to support. So, he supports the Cowboys, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bengals (as they are the underdogs), has grown fond of Tampa Bay, and the Patriots, of course, cause of Tom Brady (who doesn't, right?), and if insisted the list might go on. He is a huge fan of legendary Tight End Shannon Sharpe, both the player and the broadcaster. Apart from NFL, he also follows F1 and the NBA ardently. When he gets some time off, he taps into his creative side. He has also performed as an actor for over ten years.

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