When the NBA went through a lockout in the summer and fall of 2011, LeBron James seriously contemplated trying his hand at playing in the NFL.

NBA legend LeBron James is a known football fan —both at the professional and collegiate levels —but he has also thought about ditching the stands to become a player himself.

NBA superstar LeBron James revealed when he seriously considered playing in the NFL, among other topics, on "New Heights."

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Jason and Travis Kelce added more Northeast Ohio flavor to the latest episode of their New Heights podcast: LeBron James joined the show, dishing on the NFL, his 2016 championship with the Cavs and a special pickup game he played in as a 16-year-old.

NBA superstar LeBron James told the Kelce brothers on their “New Heights” podcast that he considered trading basketballs for footballs and moving to the NFL during the 2011 NBA lockout.

LeBron James' Ohio Native hat caught the attention of many on social media after the latest "New Heights" podcast. Here's how you can get one.

The Los Angeles Lakers star hopped on the "New Heights" podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce to address various topics.

They're just three guys from Northeast Ohio. They also happen to have a lot of money, be blessed with athletic prowess and be known around the world.

The Super Bowl champion was in a mischievous mood as he and his brother Travis welcomed LeBron James as a guest on their podcast.