'We don't need more LeBrons': James implores youth to pursue non-hoops careers

LeBron James knows there are more important things in life than basketball, and he's letting young people know, too.

The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar appears in a new Verizon ad saying the world doesn't need more LeBrons," and delved deeper into that message Saturday, when he took to Instagram to encourage youth to pursue their dreams - not just hoop dreams, either. In fact, the 32-year-old father of three specified that kids should consider other occupations.

While being a teacher, scientist, or police offer may not be as glamorous as, say, a three-time NBA champion, those professionals (and others) are "just as talented as any athlete, if not more."

"Open your heart (and) mind to the world around you. See the possible. Dream big. Then work your tail off and chase it," James wrote.

Now that's a good role model.