NBA champion LeBron James cheekily offers his services to Jurgen Klopp ahead of Liverpool’s pre-season US tour
Cleveland Cavaliers All Star forward and Reds fan already working hard to be ready for 2016-17 season just three weeks after clinching famous title against Golden State Warriors
NBA superstar LeBron James has cheekily offered his services to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
The Cleveland Cavaliers All Star forward - and Reds fan - 31, won the most famous of his three NBA championships just over three weeks ago, but now he is already looking for a career swap.
With Liverpool touring America this summer as they gear up for the 2016-17 season - their first full campaign under their German manager - LeBron had a message for them.
On his Facebook, he wrote: "Shout out to coach Klopp and the Reds.
"Excited to hear you boys are heading out to the West Coast!!
"If you need a walk on, I got your back #YNWA #LFC"
James in actual fact is a minority shareholder in the club and famously visited Liverpool in 2011, meeting then-manager Kenny Dalglish and the squad, as well as taking in the Reds' 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
The four-time MVP led his Cavaliers to a famous NBA ring just three weeks ago when he picked up his team and carried them past the rampant Golden State Warriors, winning a thrilling Game 7 93-89 on June 20.
Yet the 6ft 8ins forward is already hard at work preparing for another gruelling season in Ohio.
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He shared snaps and videos on his Instagram page of him working hard with his 'girlfriend' - a Versa Climber machine - despite being on holiday in Hawaii.
'King James' captioned the video: "Me and my girlfriend!! All I need. Versa Climber is her name. #LoveHer #BackAtIt #StriveForGreatness"
LeBron also posted a pic of himself hitting the weights as he ensures he is ready for the 2016-17 season, tipping off at the end of October.
He captioned it: "Even on vacation. The grind never stops! I'm addicted to the process. It's my drug!! #StriveForGreatness"
LeBron also shared a video of himself watching a recap of the NBA Finals on a hotel TV in Hawaii, as they showed an emotional James lift the Larry O'Brien trophy, finally bringing silverware to his home-town.
While watching, he narrated: "Laying in bed, just got up in Hawaii. This will never get old. That right there will never get old. My goodness. My goodness."
Finally, LeBron was quick to congratulate Serena Williams on her record-equalling Wimbledon title, after the tennis ace cited him and the Cavs as her inspiration.
James wrote: "Glad we could be an inspiration! Let's continue to inspire one another Champ!! #StriveForGreatness #AgainstAllOdds"