Published 15:53 IST, December 23rd 2019

Michael Thomas garners praise from Lakers star LeBron James after record-breaking NFL feat

Lakers star LeBron James offered congratulations to Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas after he broke the single-season record for most receptions in NFL.

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New Orleans Saints' players have made a habit of breaking NFL records in last couple of weeks. A week after Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke NFL record for most touchdown passes in NFL history, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas broke single-season record for most receptions in NFL. Among many players congratulating Michael Thomas on his record-breaking feat, few would have expected a 15-time NBA All-Star to be in mix.

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Lakers star LeBron James congratulates Michael Thomas after record-breaking feat

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas made NFL history in striking fashion. Michael Thomas' electrifying run that tched up his 144th catch did t go unticed by LeBron James. Lakers star tweeted to offer congratulations to Michael Thomas for reaching feat with an 'incredible route'.

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However, LeBron James wasn't only NBA star congratulating Michael Thomas on day. Houston Rockets' superstar James Harden also hopped on Michael Thomas bandwagon, tweeting a shoutout to Saints wide receiver on making NFL history. Michael Thomas is currently on 145 catches after Saints' 38-28 win over Tennessee Titans. With Saints facing Carolina Panrs in ir last game of regular season, NFL could very well see Michael Thomas get to 150 catches this season. 

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11:38 IST, December 23rd 2019