Jim Brown, who will be honored by the Cleveland Browns with a statue outside outside First Energy Stadium, believes that LeBron James deserves one too.

James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA title on Sunday night, ending Cleveland's lengthy championship drought.

"[Cavs Owner Dan] Gilbert is going to give him a statue," Brown said "He'd better give him a statue. That young man put out so much blood, sweat and tears it's unbelievable. He gave up his life. He could've had a heart attack he was playing so hard. So they'd better give him a statue. That's the least they could do.

"[He's] a young man who has taken responsibility on every level -- community, family, team, organization, city -- and he's done it with grace. He's carried himself well. He has bitten the bullet many times, and it's paid off for him. His legacy is set, and I'm so happy for him."

Brown was the last star to bring a title to Cleveland, winning one with the Browns in 1964.