Christian Pulisic Says Being Called LeBron James of Soccer is ‘Funny Meme’

Christian Pulisic, the talented Team USA and AC Milan star, finds it amusing when fans compare him to basketball legend LeBron James. Pulisic revealed that he has been called “the LeBron James of soccer” by fans, but he doesn’t take it too seriously. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Pulisic shared that he views the comparison as a funny meme and doesn’t let it bother him.

Pulisic and James have a mutual admiration for each other, with Pulisic even wearing a James jersey to the 2018 NBA Finals. Their friendship was further solidified when James posted a photo of himself in a Team USA Pulisic jersey on Instagram. The comparison between the two athletes originated from an episode of Pawn Stars, where an appraiser likened Pulisic to the “LeBron James of soccer.”

In a recent interview with GQ Sports, Pulisic addressed the comparison once again, emphasizing that it is all in good fun. He acknowledged that while he doesn’t see himself as the LeBron James of soccer, he appreciates the light-hearted nature of the comparison. Pulisic is focused on making a significant impact on the sport and helping it grow, rather than chasing fame like James.

Following an impressive season with AC Milan, where he scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 30 games, Pulisic is in talks for a contract extension that could keep him at the club until 2028 or 2029. This highlights his importance to the team and his potential to continue making waves in the world of soccer.