Odell Beckham Jr. & LeBron James: NFL Star Better Sporting Icon Than NBA Star?

When Odell Beckham Jnr made his famous one-handed catch, LeBron James tweeted his admiration, which shocked and pleased Odell. Now the two have met, making Odell a very happy man. As James closes in on the end of his career, and Odell's is just beginning, one can wonder, could Odell achieve more in the NFL than James has in the NBA, or will their new friendship be as close as he gets to that stature? He's received a lot of praise lately, but can he handle the heat?

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His former college friend Zach Mettenburger insisted, "He has had better in practices at LSU. Him and Jarvis Landry (another former LSU star, who is having an outstanding rookie season with the Miami Dolphins) both have been known to make those catches. That was not a surprise for anyone who has been around those two for the last three years."

Tennessee Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt added, "Certainly, he is growing as a young player. I think you can see his confidence has increased and he is making a lot of plays and he is one you certainly have to be aware of."

Those on the football field respect him, as does NBA star LeBron. Odell met him and came away with a picture just like any other fan. It's no secret that LeBron is Odell's "favorite sporting star." James took to Instagram to say "Giving the game to my young king @iam_objxiii tonight at dinner! Keep going homie and #StriveForGreatness #RWTW."

However, will Odell grab "the game" from LeBron's grasp?