Newton ponders James comparison: 'Why can't LeBron be the Cam Newton of power forwards?'

Cam Newton's skyrocketing stardom in the NFL has led many to compare him to the man who arguably holds the title of North America's biggest star athlete: LeBron James.

Asked if he's the LeBron James of the NFL at Monday's Super Bowl media event, Newton had an interesting answer.

"Why can't LeBron be the Cam Newton of power forwards?" Newton pondered with a trademark smile.

Considering the trajectory Newton's on, it's not out of the question he'll soon eclipse James. Can Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi be far behind?