LeBron James had some timely Instagram praise for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after a rousing five-touchdown performance over the deplorable Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Lakers star gave his nod of approval to the converted running back, who slung a near-perfect night with very little resistance from the Fins.
Jackson, a Florida native, cooked Miami with a deliciously effective day at the office, completing 17 of his 20 pass attempts, racking up 324 passing yards and an 83-yard flick to Hollywood Brown for the score.
So pretty.
Go ahead and watch that 83-yard TD from @lj_era8 to @Primetime_jet again. pic.twitter.com/jBEV3AKU71
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 8, 2019
Jackson was doubted upon breaking into the NFL as a converted running back, with many questioning if he had what it takes to play the most important offensive position at the highest level.
The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Louisville product showed he has more than just arm talent, but plenty of mettle reading the defense, racking up a perfect quarterback rating for the game and helping the Ravens score the most points in a game in franchise history during a 59-10 destruction of the Dolphins.
Not bad for a running back. Not bad at all.
"NOT BAD FOR A RUNNING BACK." – @lj_era8
😂😱🤣 pic.twitter.com/GjdOeR5xWa
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 8, 2019
James and Jackson have supported each other through the past few years, so it comes to no surprise to see the former giving the young fella a shout out on Instagram.
LeBron has always been a keen football fan, never failing to appreciate greatness on the gridiron.
His hometown Cleveland Browns were however blown out in a season-opener against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, forcing him to seek some greatness to praise in other games.
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