LeBron James congratulates 'BEAST' Travis Kelce on completing sensational milestone

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has become first TE in NFL history to have five 1,000 seasons. Fans, deeming Kelce best TE in league, praised Kelce's achievement. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was also among many who wished player on Twitter, praising him for his exceptional milestone. 

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LeBron James congratulates Travis Kelce on Twitter

In his tweet, James refers to Kelce as "beast". He salutes Kelce, before tagging TE in his tweet with a series of emojis. Fan's appreciated James' gesture, many stating that both athletes are best at what y do. James had even congratulated Chiefs after Super Bowl victory, mentioned ir coach back n. James also reacted to Tyreek Hill's TD during Chiefs vs Denver Broncos game. 

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On Sunday night (Monday morning IST) – with 37 receiving yards – Kelce became only TE in NFL history to have five back-to-back seasons with a minimum of 1,000 years. Last season, he was only player to do same for four consecutive years. Before that, he and Greg Olsen were only two to do so for three back-to-back seasons. 

As per reports, Kelce apparently needs only four more catches to reach his fifth NFL season with 80 (or more) catches. He will become third player to do so, ors being Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez and Olsen. Fans have been comparing Kelce to legend's hoping he stays with franchise, considering him already on road to becoming greatest TE in game. He could also pass George Kittle's historic 1377 yards mark. Till w, TE in game has even had five 1,000-yard seasons in ir career. 

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(Im credits: Travis Kelce Instagram, AP)