LeBron James gets compared to Cristiano Ronaldo after joining the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo are undoubtedly freaks of nature as they continue to play their respective sports, despite being 41 years old. Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for CR7 Play It CoolPiers Morgan reacts to LeBron James' 'amazing move' to Philadelphia 76ers, compares him to Cristiano RonaldoPopular journalist and Ronaldo superfan Piers Morgan recently reacted to the news of James joining Philly. "Amazing move by LeBron James to leave the LA Lakers after eight years for the Philadelphia 76ers. "He's the Cristiano Ronaldo of basketball.