Derrick Henry, who has had a stellar career since his Heisman-winning days at Alabama, made waves in the 2024 NFL season with an impressive 1,921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. As for LeBron, he had another solid game, helping the Lakers to a win with 27 points and a handful of rebounds and assists. The night was made even more special with Henry sitting courtside to watch LeBron do his thing.
LeBron James recently revealed his favorite NFL player—none other than former Alabama star Derrick Henry. The Baltimore Ravens running back, who’s also a two-time NFL rushing champ, caught up with LeBron during a recent Lakers-Mavericks game. LeBron expressed his admiration for Henry, calling him his favorite player in the NFL, which is a pretty big compliment coming from a guy who’s been in the spotlight for over two decades himself.
