LeBron James, King James or The Chosen One (whichever you prefer) is known for his quick moves on the court. He was Jon Stewart’s first guest on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” where the 21-year-old, who is in his fourth professional year as a forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sat down with The Lantern for an intimate Q&A.
The Lantern: Going off what you said earlier, that if you would have had to choose a school it would have been Ohio State, what would you major in if you came here?
LJ: Business marketing. That’s something that I’m doing. I’m a business and I’m a businessman.
TL: When you come to a campus like this do you ever wish you had gone to college?
LJ: Sometimes, especially when I went to the Ohio State-Texas football game. The first game of the season in Texas. I would have played basketball and football if I came here, but I have never regretted any decision I’ve made.
TL: With the election coming around, how do you use your platform to get the people you inspire out to the polls?
LJ: I use my word. I use myself. I don’t change for nobody – I never have and I never will. I am myself and it has worked thus far.
TL: Recently you haven’t been doing appearances like this. What has changed your mind?
LJ: I just got a little older. These are good for the public because they get to see me differently than on the court. Guys like Dave Letterman and Jon, I sit down and watch. I enjoy their shows. You’re not going to see me on something that I don’t enjoy.
TL: Do you follow politics?
LJ: Not until the presidential race comes up. As far as politics on a day to day basis, no I don’t.
