LeBron: Kenny is something else
LeBron James has revealed how his first ever visit to Liverpool last month has left a lasting impression.
The American basketball superstar was on Merseyside for the Reds' clash with Manchester United on October 15.
He also met the players and staff at Melwood and made a donation of $10,000 to the LFC Foundation.
After the conclusion of his visit, James described it as 'one of the single best experiences of my life' on his personal Twitter page.
"That came from the simple fact of how passionate and loyal those fans are," he said.
"But to walk through the facility the day before - to see all the history and achievements was very powerful.
"Liverpool have won 18 league championships and it meant a lot to read about King Kenny and Steven Gerrard - a hometown kid who now captains the team.
"And then to be at Anfield and see 40,000 fans screaming at the top of their lungs, the whole game was an unbelievable experience for me.
"King Kenny is something else.
"His accent is very strong. So it was very difficult to understand what he was saying - but it was great being around him and (Luis) Suarez and Gerrard and Dirk (Kuyt) and those guys. I was very humbled that they knew me."
James admits he's excited by what the future holds for Liverpool following their acquisition by Fenway Sports Group.
"Any time you have so much history and so much power behind their story, there is great potential to continue that expansion," added the Miami Heat star.
"Liverpool are definitely one of those clubs.
"There are some teams and logos you see, no matter where you are in the world, and you know exactly who they are and what they mean. I see Liverpool in that group."
On the basketball court, James is chasing his first NBA championship ring - and he admits it would be a dream to achieve his goal alongside a 19th league title for Liverpool.
He said: "It definitely gives me another incentive to be part of that team (Liverpool). They're striving to be a champion and I'm striving to do the same. It would be great if we could do it in the same year."