SUMMARY
- NBA star LeBron James and golf legend Tiger Woods, both iconic figures in their respective sports, share their birthdays on the same day.
- On his 39th birthday, LeBron James played for the Lakers in a game against the Timberwolves, experiencing a mixed moment as they suffered a defeat.
In the sports world, two of the biggest icons are NBA player LeBron James and golfer Tiger Woods. The two are part of the billionaire-athlete group along with Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. James and Woods have created a legacy and continue to rule their respective sports. Interestingly, the two also have one amusing similarity and that is their birthday date.
Notably, James’ journey has been a remarkable one as he rose to be ‘King James‘ from ‘Just a Kid from Akron.‘ His early life was filled with hardships but he was determined to make a great life for himself. Furthermore, James debuted in the league in 2003 after being picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers. His first game itself was a commendable one and made everyone witness a grand trailer to an exceptional journey ahead.
There are only two active athlete billionaires, and they both celebrate a birthday today.
👑 LeBron James, 39
🐅 Tiger Woods, 48 pic.twitter.com/OIZ63pTkmk— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 30, 2023
Furthermore, Woods started his extraordinary journey in 1996 as he turned into a professional. Interestingly, at the mere age of nine, he announced to his father, “I’m going to be professionally excellent.” Something he undeniably fulfilled in the best way possible. Woods holds numerous golf records including being the youngest Masters champion ever, some of which remain unbroken to date.
Recently, the two icons celebrated their birthdays on December 30. James turned 39, whereas, Woods celebrated his 48th birthday. Fans were amused to know that both of them share the same birthday and were born almost a decade apart. Notably, James celebrated his birthday on-court, unfortunately, the Lakers were defeated by the Timberwolves with a mere difference.
Tiger Woods thoughts on LeBron James being at the top of the NBA’s all-time scoring list
At the start of 2023, LeBron James left everyone stunned when he beat Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record and reached the top of the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Almost everyone in the sports world came forward to congratulate James for such a milestone. One of them was none other than Tiger Woods who spoke about growing up watching Kareem and now witnessing James break the record.
Woods said, “What he accomplished is absolutely incredible of just the durability, the consistency, and the longevity.” He continued to talk about how he never thought that would be possible, and emphasized how he grew up watching Kareem. “The Showtime Lakers and watching Cap run down there with the goggles and hitting the skyhook. That record we never thought would be surpassed.”, he added.
Furthermore, James’ scoring points currently stand at 39406 points which is likely to significantly increase as he continues to conquer. He has undeniably created an ever-lasting legacy that continues to inspire countless young players. Additionally, Woods has proven to be inspirational for current and upcoming golf players.
