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The 2003 draft class has drawn comparisons to the 1984 and 1996 NBA draft classes [5] but is also known for the Detroit Pistons' selection of Darko Miličić with the second overall pick over other prospects who went on to have much more success in the league. [5] As of 2025, LeBron James is the only remaining active player from the 2003 draft ...
LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/ l ə ˈ b r ɒ n /; [1] lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, having ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 5 February 2025. LeBron James, a high school draftee, was one of the most anticipated first overall draft picks. The first overall pick in the National Basketball Association (NBA) is the player who is selected first among all eligible draftees by a team during the league's annual draft. The first pick ...
There have been 41 high school draftees in the NBA draft. Three draftees were selected first overall; Kwame Brown in the 2001 NBA draft, LeBron James in 2003, and Dwight Howard in the 2004 NBA draft. Two draftees went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award in their first season: LeBron James and 2002 draftee Amar'e Stoudemire. [23]
The 2003 NBA Draft is one of the greatest in history, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and other eventual stars selected early on. And then there was the No. 2 pick ...
James was selected by the Cavaliers with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft out of high school in 2003. The Akron, Ohio, native spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career there before ...
James owns numerous NBA "youngest player" records. He is the youngest 1. To be selected #1 overall draft pick (18 years of age). [68] To be named NBA Rookie of the Year (19 years of age). [citation needed] To score most points by prep-to-pro player in their professional debut (25) To record a triple-double in the playoffs. (21 years, 113 days).
LeBron James, who played wearing number 32 instead of his usual 23, since that number was retired in honor of Michael Jordan, was named the game's MVP after finishing with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. James was the East team leading scorer, while Shannon Brown led the West team with 23 points. Chris Paul finished with a game-high 10 ...