So, today I wanna talk about LeBron James’ draft night, which was a huge deal back in 2003. I remember I started following this guy when he was still in high school, I just knew he would be something special.
I watched all the news and shows hyping him up as the next big thing in basketball. I mean, they were talking about him like he was already a superstar before he even played an NBA game!
On the draft night, I tuned in to watch the whole thing. The Cleveland Cavaliers got the first pick, and there were no surprises there, they picked LeBron James! It was such an exciting moment. I mean everyone knew this is going to happen, but still, exciting!
- I grabbed some snacks and drinks, making sure I wouldn’t miss a thing.
- I called up a couple of buddies to watch with me cause why not, this is history, man!
- I remember that day, we were all glued to the TV, waiting to see where LeBron would end up.
Then, I followed his journey from that night on. The man is a beast on the court, that’s for sure. What surprised me, though, was how he carried the weight of all that expectation. I mean, to be called the next Jordan while you’re still a teenager? That’s insane pressure.
I read somewhere that the oldest player in the NBA is also LeBron James. This guy just keeps going and going, it’s wild. I even saw some article about how the voting process for the NBA All-Stars works, and guess what, LeBron’s name is always in the mix.
Then His First Game
I also watched his first NBA game against the Kings. I will never forget that game! You could feel the excitement in the air. The whole arena was buzzing, and when he stepped onto the court, the crowd went nuts. Everyone was eager to see what this young man was all about, and boy, did he deliver!
From the draft night to becoming the oldest player, LeBron’s career is something I’ve always kept an eye on. He’s a legend, no doubt. And to think it all started on that one special night back in 2003. Watching him grow from a high school phenom to an NBA legend has been quite a ride. I am glad I got to witness it all from day one.
