Video: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Thinks NBA's Luguentz Dort Could Play in NFL as RB, LB

There may not be 30 NBA players who could play in the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes has identified at least one.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback told ESPN's Dave Pasch and Hubie Brown he believes Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort could play linebacker or running back in the NFL.

Mahomes' comment came on the heels of a weeklong debate across the sports world after former NBA guard Austin Rivers said upwards of 30 NBA players could play in the NFL.

"I can take 30 players right now in the NBA and throw them in the NFL. You cannot take 30 NFL players and put them in the NBA," Rivers said on the Pat McAfee Show.

Rivers' comments drew widespread mockery and derision, particularly from current and former NFL players, who took umbrage with the hot take.

If we're looking for players who could prove Rivers' point, Dort would not be a bad place to start. He's listed at 6'4" and 220 pounds, which makes him a little on the tall side for a running back and a little slight for a linebacker, but he has the frame and muscle to keep building if he were to commit to football.

It's likely Dort's coaches have to tell him to tone down the weightlifting rather than bulk up in the gym.