LeBron James loves football, and he recently shared a Super Bowl tradition he has with his family. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James has fun Super Bowl tradition

Originally posted on Game 7 | By Anthony Amador | Last updated 2/7/21

It is no secret that LeBron James is a huge football fan. Whether it's pro or collegiate, he is never shy about expressing his love for the sport and the various teams that participate in it.

You will recall, James sent a special gift to Ohio State ahead of the National Championship Game a few months ago. He and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady also often exchange words on social media.

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, James shared with the media what his super special Super Bowl tradition is, per Lakers insider Mike Trudell:

LeBron said he’ll get treatment tomorrow, and then get a nap, so that he can be mentally focused both on the game … and on the commericals. He and his family always rank the top 5 ads, he said.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 7, 2021

While James is content with his Super Bowl celebration, he did express a hint of jealousy at what his teammate, Anthony Davis, has planned.

More specifically, he wishes he could eat all the garbage that Davis will on Sunday.

LeBron quipped that, at age 36, he can’t just eat whatever he wants during the Super Bowl … not like 27-year-old AD, who was sitting next to him. Davis suggested that he could at least have some wings. “Probably baked,” (not fried), LeBron responded.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 7, 2021

James is infamous for having an extremely strict diet, so none of this should come as a surprise.

As far as who James is predicting to win the big game, that much he wouldn’t divulge. Given his mutual respect with Brady and their parallels as arguably the GOATs of their respective sports, it could be the Buccaneers. That said, it’s possible he sees some similarities between young phenom Patrick Mahomes and his early career rise.

One way or another, James is definitely going to enjoy himself on Sunday.

This article first appeared on Game 7 and was syndicated with permission.

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