Not a cricketer! Jason Holder reveals the athlete he’d swap lives with

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West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder may be best known for his calm presence on the cricket field, but when asked to imagine life beyond the pitch, his choice was anything but conventional. In a recent interaction, Holder revealed that if given the chance to swap lives with any athlete in the world for a day, he would choose not a fellow cricketer, but a superstar from National Basketball Association (NBA).

The candid exchange took place during a light-hearted question posed by Grace Hayden. When asked who he would swap lives with for a day, Holder’s answer came without hesitation as he picked the superstar from NBA, LeBron James. Holder reveals a personal passion that goes beyond cricket by expressing his desire to swap lives with NBA legend LeBron for a day.

The West Indies all-rounder highlights his interest in basketball and his confidence in his own ability, saying he would love the chance to actually play in an NBA game. This remark reflects Holder’s admiration for elite athleticism across sports and shows a lighter, more curious side of him, where the excitement of competing at the highest level in a different sport is the main attraction.

“One athlete I would probably love to swap lives with for one day. I’d love to swap lives with LeBron James for one day, just to play an NBA game as well because I feel I’m a pretty good basketball player,” said Holder.

Holder shifted focus from the thrill of playing basketball to the deeper realities of life as a global sporting icon. He explained that he would want to experience an entire day in LeBron’s life, from morning to night, to understand the constant pressure and scrutiny that comes with such fame. Holder’s words underline his respect for the mental strength required to cope with relentless expectations, media attention, and public judgment, making it clear that his admiration for LeBron is rooted not just in performance, but also in resilience and leadership.

“So I would love to play an NBA game. I’d just go through one day of his life, in terms of the time he wakes up to the time he goes to sleep. I would love to be in that and just feel how much added or extra pressure he has when people always constantly have him under scrutiny. So, yeah, LeBron is my guy, I would love to do it,” added Holder.

Holder’s admiration for LeBron highlights the mutual respect that often exists between elite athletes across different sports. LeBron, a four-time NBA champion and global sporting icon, is known not only for his on-court brilliance but also for handling relentless media attention and expectations over a two-decade-long career.

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While dreaming of NBA hardwood floors, Holder’s immediate focus remains firmly on cricket. The West Indies all-rounder is set to represent Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after being snapped up for a hefty ₹7 crore at the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi.

Entering the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore, Holder triggered an intense bidding war, particularly with Chennai Super Kings, before Gujarat Titans emerged victorious. The franchise made him their most expensive signing of the auction, underlining the value they place on his experience and versatility.

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