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Watch: Titans' Derrick Henry honors LeBron James with touchdown celebration

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 12/13/20

Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry is widely seen as the king of the running backs. However, the 26-year-old decided to honor another king on Sunday.

After scoring a 36-yard touchdown, Henry honored Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who always has been considered "King James."

The King has ARRIVED @KingHenry_2 @KingJames @Titans #TENvsJAX on CBS pic.twitter.com/0dTYhyondl
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 13, 2020

James previously made his admiration of Henry known last month after tweeting to the Titans star, calling him a "beast." Henry and James haven't met yet, but the running back admitted that when he saw James at the ESPY's, he was in "awe like anybody else would be."

Henry's score marked his 15th game with 100-plus rushing yards and a touchdown. Only three active players have more -- Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore, per Pro Football Reference.

Entering Sunday's game, Henry had 271 carries for 1,317 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had 15 receptions for 102 yards. He's currently on pace to set career-highs in both rushing yards and touchdowns.

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