“My good brother!”: LeBron James celebrates Myles Garrett’s single-season sack record in a beautiful tweet

Myles Garrett just made NFL history, and he’s got some legendary backing from outside football. The Cleveland Browns superstar set the single-season sack record with 23 sacks in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and none other than LeBron James hopped on X/Twitter to celebrate. The King’s shoutout read: “CONGRATULATIONS MY GOOD BROTHER!!!!!!! @Flash_Garrett 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾”, instantly going viral as fans across sports shared their excitement. Cross-league respect? Check. Legendary performances? Double check.Garrett’s 2025 season has been nothing short of dominant. Entering Week 18, he was already at the top of the sack leaderboard, but the pressure didn’t faze him. Taking down Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for his 23rd sack, Garrett officially broke the NFL single-season record previously held by Michael Strahan (22.5 in 2001) and T.J. Watt (22.5 in 2021). With consistent pressure, multiple multi-sack games, and a season-long display of defensive excellence, Garrett cemented himself as one of the league’s all-time great pass rushers.It didn’t take long for LeBron to weigh in. The four-time NBA champion and sports icon sent a public tweet celebrating Garrett’s milestone, calling him a “good brother” and showering him with emojis: 🙌🏾🙏🏾💪🏾. Fans immediately noticed the cross-sport admiration, two elite athletes from different leagues showing respect in real time.Of course, Twitter didn’t disappoint. Fans flooded the replies with reactions ranging from awe to pure excitement.This moment highlights more than just stats, it’s a celebration of athletic greatness across leagues. Garrett’s record-breaking season earned him respect not only from NFL fans but also from some of the biggest names in sports. LeBron’s recognition proves that elite talent resonates beyond your own game when legends notice, the moment becomes historic.Myles Garrett didn’t just break an NFL record, he earned a nod from one of the greatest athletes alive. LeBron James’ tweet perfectly captured the excitement, admiration, and cross-sport respect surrounding Garrett’s achievement. Between record-breaking sacks and viral social media celebrations, this Week 18 moment will be remembered as one of the NFL’s defining stories of 2025.Also read - "I got surgery to grow taller": Shaquille O’Neal’s son Shareef goes viral after joking about his height