Derrick Henry is one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he gets a ton of love, but nothing could have prepared him for the compliment he received from the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Following the Lakers' win over the Mavericks in Dallas, LeBron James was asked about Derrick Henry and other celebrities and star athletes, including Patrick Mahomes, sitting courtside for Luka Doncic's return.
James called Henry "his favorite player" during a post-game interview.
LeBron James on Derrick Henry, who was in attendance for Luka's return to Dallas last night:
— Bobby Trosset (@bobbybaltim0re) April 10, 2025
"I've said over and over that King Henry is my favorite player in the National Football League."
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👑GOAT JAMES🐐
— Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) April 10, 2025
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The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama, Henry trains and lives in Dallas in the offseason. The NFL's 'King' was present courtside to see the NBA's 'King'.
“I’ve said over and over that King Henry is my favorite player in the National Football League,” James said during a courtside interview with Spectrum SportsNet after the game, “so it was great to have those guys in attendance and for us to put on a performance in front of them like that.”
Doncic had 45 points in his return to Dallas for the first time since the Lakers obtained the five-time NBA all-star in a trade on Feb. 2. James had 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal against the Mavericks.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: LeBron James says Derrick Henry is his favorite NFL player
