Every sports fan would love the opportunity to meet their heroes.
That’s no different for those players either, including Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Jameis Winston.
During an appearance on the “BIGPLAY Cleveland Show,” Winston admitted that he really wants to meet NBA legend LeBron James, and is willing to use a new teammate to do so.
“I’m asking Myles Garrett for every chance …,” Winston said. “LeBron … please let’s link up, even if it has to be with Myles, it doesn’t matter.”
Jameis Winston wants to meet LeBron while he’s in Cleveland.
“I’m asking Myles Garrett for every chance… @KingJames please let’s link up, even if it has to be with Myles.”
–@Jaboowins pic.twitter.com/FCrDnRAuYv
— BIGPLAY Cleveland Show (@BIGPLAYCLEshow) September 7, 2024
James has played with the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018, but he is a native of Akron, Ohio, and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for two stints during his illustrious career.
As the podcast hosts mentioned, James is a huge fan of the Browns.
Winston was the No.1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played for the organization through 2019.
He then became a member of the New Orleans Saints in 2020 and started 10 games for the organization in four seasons.
This offseason, the Browns let backup quarterback Joe Flacco leave town and signed Winston in his place.
Winston’s last season as a full-time starter came in 2019, when he suited up for 16 games for Tampa Bay and passed for an eye-popping 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns and 30 interceptions.
The interceptions were by far the highest total of Winston’s career.
Last season, Winston did not start any games for the Saints but saw action in seven contests.
Despite rarely playing, Winston created a small controversy in the final game against the Carolina Panthers when he overruled head coach Dennis Allen and handed the ball to running back Jamaal Williams for a touchdown in the final seconds while already leading.
