LeBron James gets brutally emotional by homaging one of the greatest

The Sporting world was shocked by the sad news of the passing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Jim Brown, who won three NFL MVP awards and eight NFL rushing titles as a member of the Cleveland Browns during the 1950s and 1960s and was 87 years old.

In the wake of his passing, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Ohio native took to Instagram to offer his condolences as he reacted to the devastating news.

LeBron wrote: "We lost a hero today. Rest in Paradise to the legend Jim Brown. I hope every Black athlete takes the time to educate themselves about this incredible man and what he did to change all of our lives. We all stand on your shoulders, Jim Brown."

"If you grew up in Northeast Ohio and were Black, Jim Brown was a God. As a kid who loved football, I really just thought of him as the greatest Cleveland Brown to ever play. Then I started my own journey as a professional athlete and realized what he did socially was his true greatness. When I choose to speak out, I always think about Jim Brown. I can only speak because Jim broke down those walls for me."

"I am so grateful that I was able to call you my friend. I hope I can continue to honor your legacy with my words and actions. My prayers to your family. I know they are all incredibly proud of everything you did for our community! #LegendsNeverDie����"

LeBron James & Jim Brown had respect for each other

Both legends were part of the Cleveland sports legacy, each in their own sport, but LeBron James admired Jim Brown, who also recognized the now Lakers star. RIP Jim Brown!