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Overheard On Twitter: Saquon Barkley Brushes Shoulders With LeBron James

Penn State alumnus Saquon Barkley has had himself quite the offseason.

On the football field, Barkley shined at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He’ll travel to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX to attend the NFL Draft, but his offseason activities outside of football have been just as exciting. Barkley has signed multiple endorsement deals, been featured on several television segments leading up to the NFL Draft later this month, and will welcome his first child this month…

…but can any of that really compare to meeting LeBron James?

The two met and took a photo together following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 123-109 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Monday night.

James — whose college football allegiance lies with Ohio State — wished Barkley luck on Twitter ahead of the NFL Draft and even gave the Penn State standout a new title of “Young King.”

The meeting was another addition to the long list of celebrities Barkley has met this offseason, including Odell Beckham, Jr., Russell Wilson, and Ken Griffey, Jr. However, others see this as a sign for Barkley’s NFL future:

Although Barkley is well-built for someone his size, it’s hard to ignore how small he looks next to James, who stands at 6’8″ and weighs in at 250 lbs.

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In the most upsetting turn of events, Mikey graduated from Penn State with a digital & print journalism degree in the spring of 2020. He covered Penn State football and served as an editor for Onward State from 2018 until his graduation. Mikey is from Bedminster, New Jersey, so naturally, he spends lots of time yelling about all the best things his home state has to offer. Mikey also loves to play golf, but he sucks at it because golf is really hard. If you, for some reason, feel compelled to see what Mikey has to say on the internet, follow him on Twitter @Mikey_Mandarino. You can also get in touch with Mikey via his big-boy email address: [email protected]

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