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LeBron James Sends Out Viral Post On X During Panthers-Browns Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 8, 2025 9:08 PM ET

On Friday evening, the Cleveland Browns are playing their first game of the preseason against the Carolina Panthers.

Former Colorado star Shedeur Sanders started in his first career NFL game.

Via ESPN's SportsCenter: "Shedeur Sanders in his first NFL half:

11/19 Comp/Att
103 Pass Yds
2 TD
1 shoutout from King James"

Shedeur Sanders in his first NFL half:

11/19 Comp/Att
103 Pass Yds
2 TD
1 shoutout from King James pic.twitter.com/BdL1eo8tnG
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 9, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sent out several posts about the rookie quarterback.

James' first post: "That young looking good out there! @ShedeurSanders Keep going UP!!! HEAD down on the grind and HEAD high to the most high "

That young looking good out there! @ShedeurSanders Keep going UP!!! HEAD down on the grind and HEAD high to the most high
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 9, 2025

James' second post: "And I don’t wanna hear that “It’s only preseason” bs. Cause if he was out there not going in y’all would be on his ass about it! So give credit and grace lames. ‍♂️"

And I don’t wanna hear that “It’s only preseason” bs. Cause if he was out there not going in y’all would be on his ass about it! So give credit and grace lames. ‍♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 9, 2025

Sanders spent the last two seasons as the starter for the Buffaloes.

He was then selected with the 144th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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