**LeBron James Trolls Vols Alum, Pulls Up CFP During College Football Playoff Selection Show**
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is known for his playful banter on social media, and on Sunday night, he took to Twitter to troll a former University of Tennessee (Vols) player after the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings were revealed.
The incident began as the CFP selection show aired, where the top four teams for the prestigious college football tournament were revealed. For Tennessee fans, the night quickly took a sour turn as their Vols, who were once ranked highly, were notably left out of the playoff picture.
LeBron, an avid sports fan and outspoken on social media, noticed the news. In a humorous move, he pulled up the CFP rankings during a live tweet and tagged former Tennessee standout and current NFL player, Alvin Kamara, who had been vocal about the Vols’ chances earlier in the season.
James shared a cheeky post on Twitter, complete with a meme of a disappointed emoji, saying, “Guess we won’t be seeing Rocky Top in the playoffs this year… Sorry, @A_kamara6.”
Kamara, who played for the Vols from 2015-2016, responded in kind, laughing off James’ jab and saying, “Ya’ll ain’t right, LeBron!” while keeping the tone lighthearted.
Tennessee fans, who were hoping for a shot at the playoff after a solid season, took the trolling in stride. Some expressed their frustration at the Vols’ exclusion, while others took to social media to joke about how they were “rocky” in the rankings, while others still appreciated James’ classic sense of humor.
LeBron’s playful trolling of the Vols alum shows his love for sports banter, and his ability to stay connected to all levels of competition, whether on the basketball court or through his social media interactions with athletes from other sports.
Despite the trolling, Tennessee’s fans and Kamara are keeping their heads up, focusing on the future while LeBron continues to shine as a multi-sport social media presence.
As the CFP rankings play out, many fans are already anticipating who will claim the coveted national championship spot. But for now, LeBron James’ playful jabs at the Vols serve as a reminder that the world of sports is full of rivalry and humor, no matter the sport.
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