LeBron thinks he could compete in long jump, high jump at Olympics

LeBron James believes he could win an Olympic medal in a sport other than basketball.

On a recent episode of "The Shop," the Los Angeles Lakers star named long jump and high jump as two sports he could potentially compete in at the Olympics, provided he has enough time to prepare.

"There's zero competition that I can compete in without preparation, but I think maybe the long jump?" James said. "I think I can do the long jump, maybe, or the high jump. If you give me some time, I need about six months, eight months, or whatever of preparation to get to that."

When asked if he could medal in either sport, James responded, "Yeah, I'm an only-podium guy."

James helped lead the United States men's basketball team to a fifth straight gold medal and the third of his career at the Paris Olympics this summer. He also won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

L.A. will host the next Summer Olympics in 2028, but the 39-year-old James confirmed in July that the Paris Games would be his last.