Beyond being a megastar and one of the greatest to ever play in his own sport, it is well-known that LeBron James is a massive fan of all sports — football especially. So when his name was used for an audible by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday morning, it’s no surprise that James heard it in real-time like the rest of us as he watched on.
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LeBron James Reacts to Buffalo Bills’ Audible
As Allen made his adjustments at the line of scrimmage presnap, fans and King James alike could hear the Bills’ QB saying LeBron’s name as he alerted his teammates prior to the snap for some type of change.
The audible caught the attention of many, including James, who took to social media to react to hearing his name used in the moment:
Josh Allen and the #Bills with the “LeBron James” audible 🫡 pic.twitter.com/XAhQcO64FI
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 8, 2023
I wonder what that "LeBron James" audible Josh Allen yelled out meant 🤔 . LOL 😂
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 8, 2023
What could the audible mean? That’s what James is wondering and trying to figure out. Since it’s a code word, Allen may have to tell him privately if he really wants to know.
Intriguing QB Audibles Are Not Uncommon
Funny and interesting words are used for audibles and checks all the time, but it isn’t very often that the NBA’s biggest star would be used, and he would be tuned into it and react himself.
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Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning made the phrase “Omaha” famous for continuously using it during his career, while Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is getting some recent attention for his use of the phrase “here we go” before the snap as well.