LeBron James First NBA Game, Full Highlights vs Kings (2003.10.29) - MUST WATCH Debut! HD

[@bigfanofdong]

The fact that this dude went from playing kids in highschool to GROWN ASS MEN in the best league in the world, and threw down 25 points in his first game, is unreal.

[@GMJG4K]

Jonathan Lumbreras Yeah this team went to the Conference Finals against Shaq and Kobe but then they got robbed 🤷‍♂️.

[@GMJG4K]

Ahithana’s Dormant Penis Sacramento Kings

[@GMJG4K]

Ahithana’s Dormant Penis Comprehension Skills. The person who I was talking to claimed that the Kings were a sucky team so I had to clarify that this was a false statement 🤓

[@GMJG4K]

Ahithana’s Dormant Penis My bad I pressed the wrong username

[@jakestroup6234]

9 assists

[@RorinoTheGreat]

*puts up 25 points and 9 assists in his first game as an 18 year old* “I could’ve done more for the win” Legendary.

[@shobanansaravana2187]

He could've been more aggressive according to him 😂😂

[@Johnthoo1]

jocriss why did ge force him self to the finals against all those stacked finals teams

[@Dean_Winchester247]

@jocriss Well, that's probably why he's healthy in his 17th year averaging about the same numbers as he averaged 10 years ago.

[@imcoolwiththat9668]

jocriss bum ass hater.. thats what you are

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

@jocriss That's pretty good if the only "glaring" weakness you can find in someone's game is being able to set up teammates.

[@taijikimura247]

The King’s first game is against the Kings. I want my like.

[@jda2ndz231]

Taiji Won k

[@rxj0765]

You got a like from me Taiji Won..i liked that 👍

[@jepoyasseht10]

Like

[@sergioortiz1084]

Taiji Won well earned

[@minjuminminji]

@@jda2ndz231 King* his teammates werent Kings (cavs)

[@Tenchi707]

Mental strength of this dude is what's unbelievable to me, so much expectations and hype and he didn't choke, he persevered

[@razkable]

Crazy how talented the cavs were around him as a rookie.. Boozer big z McGinnis Davis...should of kept Ricky

[@lukamagicgod]

@@razkable the only one you mention that actually good and become good is boozer. Thats also boozer second season he young, this is a young team.

[@eddyededwin]

exactly. he had more pressure on his shoulders at the age of 18. ridiculous mental strength

[@jasbb2]

Dude did more than persevere. He thrived, he dominated, he exceeded expectations completely

[@Kuroganemk2]

It was a miracle that he was able to take this team that far, even if they lost lol

[@zetinoj.d.]

Damn! Is this really his first game?? He plays and talks like he's been in the league for years. Destined for greatness.

[@adamhenryrosario263]

Zetino J.D. lol

[@TheKillerZmile]

7:28 strive for greatness

[@landendrake8131]

He knows the game bro high basketball IQ.

[@krillinkrillin7027]

@@TheKillerZmile 25 points in his first game and you heard his report he is a legend

[@tommyhaggerty5651]

@STS Tech The only thing which Zion beats Lebron at this age is his athletic ability (Lebron still one of the biggest physical phenomenons ever at his age), Zion has a ceiling which could exceed Lebron but its going to be near impossible. Let the young man be himself shouldn't really be comparing a rookie with 0 games to an all-time top 3 player anyway.

[@matthewforbes2969]

It’s crazy how he lived up to the hype. ALL of it

[@Fitnesspapaya]

And more

[@vitocorleone7866]

Yes long live the king!!!

[@reemfym]

@CAl Gond you good

[@LandonURL]

Lived beyond the hype. Nobody ever thought hed be this good.

[@Pointlesshandle48]

Yeah I was a certified hater too, but I can see how he’s earned his place among the legends.

[@felixshengyang]

The greatest hype anybody ever lived up to: lebron james.

[@ClassickWORLD]

felixshengyang your turn Zion

[@internetexplorer9492]

Magic johnson*

[@perttipersereika4029]

Wayne Gretzky

[@felixshengyang]

STS Tech that‘s just ridiculous and delusional.

[@RandyAlvarezFit]

@@internetexplorer9492He got HIV, he doesn't count

[@mnewby82]

Now 20 years later, he's the NBA's all-time leading scorer

[@grapplerguy2007]

of course he broke it hes been playing 20 years 5 longer than Jordan Jabbar played 21 but ironically only hit 1 3 pointer 40% his shots were damn hook shots. Lebron is good but not the goat. Think he self proclaimed himself at the goat in an interview. isnt all that great a feat imo

[@aydennotayden]

@@grapplerguy2007 5 years longer but lebron took way less field goals attempts or shots to make it. so he did it more efficiently,, your point?

[@grapplerguy2007]

​@@aydennotayden efficiently lmao.

[@matt.2708]

@@grapplerguy2007 averaging 25 points for 18 years, longevity is part of being great

[@aydennotayden]

@@grapplerguy2007 more points on lesser attempts if that's not more efficient then i guess u don't know ball and basic maths lmao.

[@kermitzefrog1163]

7:19 "he's going to go down the lane one day and realize he can dunk that. People are going to be scared of LeBron James getting a step on them." He was speaking the future.

[@Robbanks0805]

He pretty much nailed it😂🤣

[@JSamsung12]

such a spot on assessment lol

[@mitchellg4834]

Boy was he right

[@gilbertoisabot]

yeah why do these guys back then always speak facts about future hall of famers💀

[@donjoe5285]

Cough cough Jusuf Nurkić cough

[@tdh920]

2:51 the "Lebron vs Rest of team" stats first started in his 1st ever NBA game goddam thats how good Lebron is

[@xichengxie3485]

exactly

[@kyriegotswag1961]

Lebron isn’t the only player to have that stat in there first game bro calm down

[@sebcarlos0642]

@@kyriegotswag1961 did they live up to the hype like lebron ??? Bron was being compared to Jordan in his first NBA game 😂

[@misaelchalas8561]

@@kyriegotswag1961 so ur saying that when other ppl did it it wasn’t impressive? I don’t get ur point

[@kenron9570]

@@misaelchalas8561 he's one of those typical hater with 99% attendance on every brons video i guess.

[@bugabooblend3499]

1st game and already carrying the team

[@jespino2390]

@STS Tech keep crying

[@brandonmyers5262]

Oh my god. So true. The haters don’t give enough respect to just how great Lebron really is. First game at 18 and already the best player on the court...

[@miconash13]

Bugaboo Blend he didn’t carry anyone. Someone scored higher than him and contributed more..

[@thebiglebrowski3695]

@STS Tech You're on every comment hating on LeBron, did he run away on your Mom or something?

[@Potandthekettle]

His first dunk of his career was off of a steal. Wow

[@32rekt62]

This building held 17,317 fans and I'm blessed to say I was one of the people in attendance that night. My grandparents used to work at Arco Arena where the Sacramento Kings used to play and since she worked in Management she received season tickets from 1986 to 2005 before they both retired. I was luck enough to attend thousands of Sacramento Kings games over the years. I miss seeing them live. We knew Lebron and the hype that night of having earned a 100 million dollar shoe deal before playing in his first ever NBA game, but we had no idea he'd become what he is today.

[@Jtformvp]

That’s actually really cool

[@seize3]

This is a great story. You witnessed history and didn't even know it for years. It makes the memory even more special

[@李信能]

the way he played was already so mature , remember he was 18

[@tararaner3637]

umm basket ball isn't mature like LikeMikeSike said

[@matthewrhoads560]

he means he was playing the right way instead of playing hero ball

[@allenvlog4986]

He mean a boy/kid playing in nba

[@oriyomilewis644]

You are right.

[@oriyomilewis644]

@@likemikehd3560 There is mature and immature style of play in Basketball.

[@cclark3]

I’ve yet to see a person who’s faced more hate and more adversity than this guy. Hasn’t had off court problems, stayed true to his high school sweetheart, awesome father to his four kids I think? Amazing example on and off the court. I hope he gets the goodbye retirement he deserves when it’s all said and done

[@bagamasbadalrenze.5338]

He will surely man.

[@peet404]

Oh he will. His retirement is gonna be unreal!

[@jacksonbrown9734]

outside of basketball LeBron's an amazing person and a great role model, but i just don't like him as a player lol

[@maxmayer1281]

Cole Clarkson 3 kids lol

[@cclark3]

Max Mayer lol I thought I was wrong

[@krlm2280]

Lebron was donating to the underprivileged community kids since day one in the nba the guy never forgot where he comes from big respect

[@1azey]

Partially for tax cuts

[@gynandroidhead]

@@1azey Sometimes when does something in their best interests the byproduct is a boon to others.

[@1azey]

@@gynandroidhead I dont get what you're saying but I do know that donating ti charity gives you tax deductions. Just saying

[@gynandroidhead]

I am saying that if he's donating something to charity to get a tax deduction the recipients are still getting a generous donation regardless - so it's a "win-win" for everyone.

[@1azey]

@@gynandroidhead You are correct. I just wanted to remind people that not all charitable from big celebrities are from the heart. Although some do, I just doubt it.

[@awatskitzy9297]

from first 2 point shot to 38,388 pts is just legendary and magical to watch

[@216cle]

How about 40k+ 11k+ 11k+

[@richardgrayson6638]

Im here after media day with Bronny and King james

[@tb109987]

The day Skip Bayless career started 😂😂

[@SwagMaster824]

Lmaoooo 😂

[@anonymousgamer8356]

SO TRUUUU HAHA

[@idkthenameXD]

LMFAO

[@ouztsdonovan]

As soon as that airball fell at the end of the game Skip woke up and chose violence

[@Ghost-vd5mc]

😂😂😂😂

[@solomonkessington8136]

Maybe one day he becomes the face of the league, becomes a 4x MVP, 3x champion, and the most important championship he wins is coming back down 3-1 against a 73 win team and bringing a chip home to his hometown😎

[@kevindurantsfakebackupacco4774]

Solomon Kessington it's crazy, LeBron had all the talent in the world. No career is ever perfect but if everything had gone right for him he would probably be the GOAT today.

[@hitman321100]

Kevin Durant's fake back up account. He had all the talent in Miami but not in Cleveland.

[@user-dn3fn3bg4l]

Solomon Kessington Are you black?

[@MrJimichael]

Kevin Durant's fake back up account.... But guess what.

[@lazybeastz182]

maybe ill buy amazon stock and one day it will go up too

[@TairiqueTuray]

The one time I thank KZbin for a recommendation. Now I'm gonna go through all my favourite players first games.

[@yodune691]

TT27 right this was recommended for me to

[@lowkeystudios4217]

Waiting for Zion

[@luisangelsiri9876]

Going to see The firts Game Of my Man Zaza Pachulia

[@trueflip25]

Stephen Curry or Kawhi Leonard.

[@gegewepe8973]

Don't forget Brian Scalabrine's first NBA game

[@leathersosoft2798]

Him scoring 25 adjusted for 2022 inflation is like scoring 35 today

[@mitzicoleendelacruz9616]

LMAO INFLATION

[@charles6268]

😂😂😂😂

[@akidnamedryan4758]

We need to start saying that now when comparing old to new "adjusted for inflation"

[@taranpclive2965]

In that case Wilt Chamberlains 100+ point match should be 150 after like 60 or 70 years

[@zeflr122]

@@taranpclive2965 his era actually played a way higher pace than now

[@shaheryarking]

People forget how bad these cavs teams were and he took them deep into the playoffs since his 3rd year when he was 20 years old and scoring 40 points like nothing

[@madkilla707]

Now He's Nothing Nowadays

[@kwatkins4222]

Facts

[@joiri9498]

@@madkilla707 27/8/8 is nothing? Lmao those are mvp numbers

[@132james1]

Shaher Yar khan people forget the cavs had the first pick because they had less than 20 wins

[@dopemango4653]

HELP ME REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS WITHOUT VIDS he stat pads and for the “best player in the league” he can’t lead his team to the playoffs

[@mjareacts2731]

I remember watching this kid LeBron James playing in the McDonald's all star game during my 8th year in the military. Now after 24yrs of service, retirement, and starting the second half of my life this kid is still going strong in the NBA! I don't care how you feel about it, you have to respect his drive.

[@truther5288]

@JoeFarrier-ft3hySomeones mad

[@ibuyfriends4467]

You@JoeFarrier-ft3hy

[@SriyanGaming]

⁠@JoeFarrier-ft3hyrespect veterans

[@wingman-1977]

Thank you for your service.

[@kealii_fitness6435]

Bro LeBron halftime interview is like he’s been in the league for years🤦‍♂️

[@michaelclayton3114]

He did not care about personal stats - only the W .

[@jasras5003]

I can't believe this is 20 years ago now, crazy. I was 21 and remember exactly where I was for this game. And to think he's still ballin' out is pretty incredible.

[@smoove354]

Me too! I told people during his junior yr, this will be the best player you'll ever see in your life time! Bron and daquan Wagner was suppose to be a duo to bad death in the family and injuries derailed his career

[@luke4010]

So cool to hear the announcers talking about him before knowing just how legendary he would become

[@Gamer-jv8uv]

This man came into the league with the highest expectations, and he somehow surpassed all of them

[@YoungBloodOldSoul90]

Let's not overlook the fact that they interviewed a rookie at halftime. His maturity and leadership was on full display from the time he was 18 until now...

[@Malitubee]

Crazyyyy

[@agn72-w90]

At 37 years old he just scored 56 vs GSW and a couple days later put up 50 vs Wizards. Greatness. Lived up to the hype? Surpassed it.

[@bloop2184]

when he passes kareem next season to be #1 😮‍💨

[@SaltE333]

@@bloop2184 Well...

[@gigilmosiako]

Leflop

[@christianandre9712]

@@bloop2184he did 🐐

[@lukehatch1300]

1:56 Imagine being a GROWN man playing in the league for years and this kid straight outta high school comes and does THAT to you at the beginning of the game.

[@BounceHeaven]

I love how the cavs bench aren’t realising how amazing this is, at this point they were still hating

[@sonichallbartender]

Here after he just wrapped his 17th season with a 4th Finals MVP for a third different team. What a player.

[@bootneyleefarnsworth1978]

Same

[@joshuawilliams7653]

The #3 player all time behind MJ and Kareem

[@KingGeorge23]

@@joshuawilliams7653 depends on what you like. If you like big men Kareem, if you like killer shooters MJ, if you like all around and complete basketball Lebron.

[@joshuawilliams7653]

@@KingGeorge23 haha Jordan had a 10 year stretch he was a top 5 player on both ends of the floor. How's that not complete?

[@mrblend]

Sad in a way, I never thought he would move around so much, I thought max 2, but hoped for 1.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

As a Kings fan and lifelong Sacramento resident, I feel proud that LeBron’s first career NBA game was in this city.

[@R_Bray]

Sacramentos biggest accomplishment

[@brandonchen317]

Could you imagine being 18 and just finishing high school, playing with basketball with kids, then being the first overall pick, then dropping 25 pts against grown ass men in your very first game. I want to know what was in his head during that first game

[@jakob31448]

Brandon Heat he’s physically a grown ass man there anyway man. It’s his mentality. He just went at it and didn’t think of it as a new thing. It’s still basketball. He kept it simple, went out and balled

[@008r9]

Well, thanks to the gear and his mentality he did not look like an 18 year old kid

[@Godrocksandyousuck]

IM THAT NIGGA

[@carybtyd]

He seems so relax and in control in his first NBA game.

[@thelegend90028]

And this is when the kings were contenders.....

[@isaiahbreckbill1741]

Holy shit! He was an elite passer immediately. I know he's developed even more as a passer, but wow! It was there from the start!

[@epicjackson9070]

I’m sitting here, just over 3 minutes in and I’m thinking “damn he did all this in just the first quarter?! For a debut?!” 😂

[@lethalfang]

For a high-school'er!?

[@mistahozzy]

At 18 yrs old too lol

[@snowhillmediainc4383]

Facts 😂 most players would hope to do that in their first game lol

[@kevindarden8820]

All I hear is 1 for 1 first shot, James now 2 for 2, 3 for 3 now, in my head im like he was already a killa shooter 💰

[@cezarriomcqueen7070]

I had to double check the tittle to make sure this was his FIRST game

[@JustinDufrene]

I’m not really a lebron fan but you cant deny the level player he is…for him to come out in his debut game out of high school and play like this…wow, respect

[@Mr.Amazing1694]

One of the few that lived up to the hype and surpassed it and still going strong at 37 years old. Crazy man definitely one of the greatest athletes of all time.

[@TheTenCentStory]

He's for sure the Floyd Mayweather of basketball

[@mousalini4095]

@@TheTenCentStory Floyd is nowhere near Lebron. You do not know boxing politics

[@zetsutsuletsu2034]

Very first game gets 25 points, distrubutes the ball well, and says "i could have done more" in self criticism after the game. Yet dudes think hes "arrogant" for years after.

[@dopemango4653]

Zetsu Tsuletsu he self proclaimed himself as the goat, That’s why people say he’s arrogant

[@w4wumbo23]

@@dopemango4653 MJ does it as well. Kobe has said he's the greatest too.

[@ChawsFTW]

@@w4wumbo23 FACTTTSSS! Niggas never talk about how kobe, wilt, and MJ All said they were the goat 2. As soon as LeBron does it everyone mad for no reason

[@ChawsFTW]

@@w4wumbo23 FACTTTSSS! Niggas never talk about how kobe, wilt, and MJ All said they were the goat 2. As soon as LeBron does it everyone mad for no reason

[@w4wumbo23]

@@ChawsFTW True. They talk about "Bronsexuals sucking Lebron's dick" while they've been sucking MJ's dick for decades. Whether MJ being the GOAT is true or not, they're still sucking his dick too much the same as how they see their so-called "Bronsexuals"

[@Aussiebloke311]

Its literally unbelievable what this man did in his first ever NBA game, the man's averaged 27-7-7 for 15 straight seasons

[@fishjuice3987]

Stat padding but yea

[@DJ-ys9pv]

Fish Juice lmao stat pad all you want if it gets you 3 rings and 9 chances at a ring. Bunch of stat passers never make it out the first round (like Jordan before Pippen).

[@fishjuice3987]

@@DJ-ys9pv lmaoo you really gonna compare 3 ringgs to 6 get outta here

[@fishjuice3987]

@@DJ-ys9pv god damn nigga youre forhead bigger than jordans legacy

[@DJ-ys9pv]

Fish Juice lmao y’all compare 6 to 7 or 11 all the time tho? 🤔 But no not comparing rings, I’m comparing great play that doesn’t always result in a chip that you could technically classify as stat padding although we all know that’s not the case.

[@thes7519]

He’s just out of high school and this is his first NBA game. And he’s being interviewed at halftime talking about “we’re not playing as well as I know we can” crazy

[@iankinzel]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. It seemed like LeBron could plow his way to the basket at will, and the only thing stopping him from dropping 40 on us was him not realizing he could do it.

[@Raphaeldior1]

This guy showed, in his first game, what he’d be in the future. This man lived up to all the hype.

[@davonbenson4361]

He exceeded the hype.

[@justelmo3651]

He just won his 4th ring in Lakers We are all witnesses of Greatness

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

of Legend

[@novembernicolas5230]

Not a great laker but acceptable

[@novembernicolas5230]

Not a great laker but acceptable

[@prod.sah1l]

@@novembernicolas5230 he won a ring in his second season with the lakers tho..

[@novembernicolas5230]

@@prod.sah1l but i would not say he's a great laker. Im not a lebron fan nor hater. Thats my objective opinion

[@BryanX64]

Who in that crowd would’ve thought they were witnessing the first 2 points of what would become 40,000+ points

[@dougiebuckets1364]

Gonna be a sad day when he retires. Nobody has ever had game like the king

[@KingGeorge23]

Just enjoy him now and until then.

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

ummmm MJ

[@JordanBrown-xs7jt]

When MJ left, Kobe took the torch. No body taking it from the king

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

@@JordanBrown-xs7jt luka , giannis and simmons if he gets a shot(and i know its a huge huge if)

[@Seth_long22]

@@diehardeaglesfansince1994 luka plays nothin like lebron

[@diegoalemao22]

Reporter asking LeBron if he could comeback down 13 points would sound like a joke today 😂

[@jr-pn1dt]

Diego Silva fr every game one team goes down 13 😂

[@takeflight2337]

Now days he comes back from being down 3-1 in the finals

[@HoodieShady]

Take Flight 23 no he doesnt, bc NOW he doesnt even make to the playoffs, so sit down and be quiet...

[@saadsarwar485]

@@takeflight2337 hahah

[@takeflight2337]

Lucas Leite the fuck u mean “no he doesn’t” he did... it’s a fact. Plus he went to the finals 8 times in a row, so missing one season just erases everything he’s done?

[@Munch-g7s]

This guy is the best ever. Just a different mindset to anyone I've seen of that age. Came in against big men and started to lead them and push. And they let him because they knew that he was the truth. Crazy to watch this knowing what we know now. Just shows the dedication and discipline you need to reach the top and start breaking all time records.

[@MarzGrunt]

Still the best or did you change your mind? He’s 2 all time to me

[@seanpule266]

@@MarzGrunt I think LeBron is the best to ever do it honestly. Greatness-wise, he will never compare to Jordan because of how important Jordan was to not only basketball but to the world. But, I think when we just talk about the pure ability to play basketball, I'm going to give this one to LeBron James.

[@MarzGrunt]

@@seanpule266 ight w opinion

[@vanessacs538]

@@seanpule266 Your world please don't add everyone because I never been a fan of Hyped jordan.

[@seanpule266]

@@vanessacs538 Fair.

[@teacheyd]

I watched his fourth NBA game (against the Nuggets -- Carmelo was also a rookie) in an airport bar. The guy on the stool next to me was glued to the game, chuckling and shaking his head at some of the things LeBron was doing. After a while, we started talking, and he pointed out how LeBron was positioning himself on the court like a 10-year veteran. How he had the vision to make passes that set up the next pass. How he was funneling people on defense to the right spots. Turns out, the guy was an assistant basketball coach at a D1 school in California. Unlike me, he KNEW the game. And he knew what he was seeing was transcendent. At that point, I realized that maybe, for once, all the hype was deserved. Best flight delay I've ever had.

[@BasketballSpotlight]

What a first game!

[@jerico9263]

Nba players dont come in good like this no more

[@outoftime417]

Jerico exactly what I was thinking

[@supremerice3787]

Jerico luka first game wasn’t as good as this but his first season going great so far

[@jerico9263]

@@supremerice3787 luka is good bron just did everything

[@ricanLegend2003]

Dontae Gregory yo ass prolly live in Kentucky speaking that bullshit 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeo2362]

2:10 2003 LeBron: **passes to Davis** 2020 LeBron: **passes to Davis**

[@SOLOworld16]

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE 😂😂😂

[@brentjames2576]

Los Angeles Lakers Champs the haters

[@IBEAST21112]

Full circle 😭

[@lemikehendrix357]

Facts

[@ayan3261]

I don’t think anyone was or is more nba ready at 18.

[@kwatkins4222]

Sgt. Aza like frfr..the kid was 18 & averaged 20!

[@jaybrick8973]

Facts not even kobe was at this level

[@ronniehall3825]

fadeawayworld.com/2018/03/09/top-10-best-nba-rookie-debuts-in-nba-history/

[@DomiTFC]

Kg

[@SurfMastery-kz6je]

Sebastian telfair

[@takebackthetime]

30k pts 10k boards 10k assist 4 MVP 4 Rings 4 FMVP What a career 👑👑👑

[@deylack]

and he’s not even done yet 🤫

[@user-uw3zu6my8d]

And still not the goat

[@deylack]

@@user-uw3zu6my8d he is

[@jdjdjdjdhdudjd3835]

40k

[@swavyypressure9417]

And he still has 2-3 more productive years left… 38k is inevitable and possibly, not likely but possibly another ring and finals MVP.

[@DRAMz-re7oo]

I loved how he had an open dunk but unselfishly passed it to his teammate

[@intsoccersuperstar1]

Agreed lol…don’t think that really computed for Ricky D (the recipient of the pass)

[@tasawarjahan8808]

Lechoke

[@Ralphueyyy0510]

Skip: Stats Padder!!!

[@Donovantheveteran]

I loved how nobody notices he double dribbles 0:45 seconds into this video!

[@evanzajdel5143]

Just like the GOAT Ben Simmons

[@icepickslim03]

His 1st game he had to play against Webber, Stajokavic, Bibby, Christie, and Divac ?.... Impressive

[@heywubbby4814]

right and christie wasn't a flake on D either i seen him on lebron a lot.

[@iankinzel]

Webber was out with a knee injury. ...Yes, THAT knee injury.

[@Nijensoasa]

That first quarter was absolutely IMMACULATE!

[@phisharkk]

it truly was. i remember the hype of LeBron. i remember watching this very game live on TV. once he NAILED that VERY FIRST shot, i was like "oh ok i'm fucking paying attention now". kinda knew based on that very first shot he was going to be special.

[@TheBiggHitt]

Lebron first Game. Amazing I was alive but I was too young in 2003. I was born in 1994. LEBRON MY GOAT 🐐

[@honorable5730]

I wonder what will Zion do in his first game

[@greyk610]

Honestly doubt it'll be anything like this.

[@tinhinnh]

it will not be a walk/hike in the zion national park

[@tvph]

Honorable nothing

[@potcha]

Zions highlights didn't really come close to matching Lebrons. You are hearing it here first, Zion will become an all-star but he won't be a superstar player like Lebron, KD, Kawhi

[@laikennewc8966]

Potcha Shamans he hasn’t played a game yet. How your clown ass gonna come in here and make a stupid ass statement, zions highlights are freakish, the stupidity is crazy

[@chrisa9251]

wow lebron really turned into a man and really became the GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!! and im so grateful to have witnessed him since 2001

[@dopemango4653]

Chris A remember 2011

[@mataniufulu1993]

Same as me 2001 fan

[@Optimus19]

He's the King. One of the best in the game and has got here as a level headed guy doing lots of good while some expected him to fail in the game and in life. He didn't. He's a role model for many kids. Well done James!!!

[@JesusRodriguez-se5qs]

For it being his firs official NBA Halftime interview, it blows my mind. So many rookies would be all smiles just happy to be there, he was like, we have to win and be better. Unreal

[@Ice-916]

5:18 ok but can we take a moment and acknowledge how ridiculous this layup was ? With the left, jumping backwards after a hop, roll off the finger.

[@mheppal]

That layup got me moist

[@0.0tony]

@@mheppal ayo?

[@eljahihamgottin4540]

That layup got me moist

[@0.0tony]

@@eljahihamgottin4540 yoooo

[@eljahihamgottin4540]

@@0.0tony Don't deny that layup got you moist. Accept the moistness.

[@meechie40]

Thanks for basically entertaining us for 17 years

[@kalebh8634]

*20 years lol

[@alifrombenhill3374]

Two highlights above the actual highlights are 1. Him talking in the huddle on game 1. Rookies did not talk back then. He was already telling what he sees. 2. His halftime interview at 18 years old. Lebron was designed specifically for what he is doing in life. The rare human that fulfills his actual destiny.

[@koby5915]

19 years later LeBron still putting video game like numbers. 56pts against the GSW and 50 against WAS

[@OhioOwns]

2:35 a dude in Sacramento, wearing a Lakers jersey, rooting for the Cavs.

[@calhazard5490]

Ohio Against The World coincidence

[@nmbmemphisbeast3690]

He was the writer of the Simpsons he predicted the future

[@shinyee7499]

do you have observation haki?

[@brayanchavez2917]

Lnfaoo

[@raymark9392]

When you're a Bron fan and have a time machine and you wanted to watch Lebron's rookie debut.

[@synjou_1]

Who else is here because of he got his 4th ring

[@JusCallMeDom]

My exact reason!

[@sportslangtv2181]

Me

[@sonisisuper]

ME!

[@bolocabrera7358]

Meeeee

[@C_BassOfficial]

Nah here bc im a laker fan and was watching LBJ first game

[@chrisharden9074]

His box score: 25 PTS 6 TRB 9 AST 4 STL

[@CBWMSJR]

Typical LeBron James line

[@lmaonice9796]

@tony tonyt went 21-12-8 in the next game

[@PatronSilverWave]

@tony tonyt that’s literally cap lmfao like that’s just not true. Idk if your a hater or not but you can’t deny lebron a greatness lmfao

[@jaymirador-business8164]

Who’s here after Bronny’s first NBA game?

[@ДөлгөөнБатхуяг]

me

[@teltedits987]

✋

[@chrystianforeman7647]

Born and raised in Cleveland i remember waiting til 9 or 10 for this game. Seeing this just is crazy how a 18 year is not just scoring but doing everything he can the get his teamates on his side .

[@GreedyLuccheseocp]

He been doing it since day one now he in his 17th season..Respect!

[@dantewilliams7458]

Dam near 20 years into his career it’s hard to believe one day he would say goodbye to the game can’t wait for him to tell his story hopefully he’ll get one more championship before he hangs it up

[@zekekasichiro-smith4725]

Not ready 😞 less than 5 years I guess.

[@ydee89]

😢😢 I'm not yet ready..

[@dauadahmed9593]

@@ydee89 what are we gonna do when he retires 😭😭😭

[@tayyates3515]

It's gonna be a Sad Day

[@Riceeater_95]

Maybe a few more years, he’s still playing strong even at 38

[@itsascaryworld9788]

This man grew so much and quick fro his game the previous year vs Oak Hill HS to his first NBA game. 😳

[@1dudecrush]

First words were “I could have done better.” Fucking legend. He knew what was coming.

[@LeBeautiful]

DEFINITELY MUCH WATCH!!

[@ziadeissa3_]

DEFINITELY MUCH GRAMMAR!! 😂😂😂

[@snooppp8873]

why do I see you everywhere

[@idunno1300]

@@snooppp8873 cuz he's beatifull!!!

[@jeormormont7470]

@@snooppp8873 I swear

[@j_dug2807]

How does he have 7k subs with 0 vids

[@richkraft2787]

He was the only rookie I've ever seen play so great that the pros looked like the rookies. He made everyone look like they were at HIS job

[@joe6096]

No question he was absolutely the best player on that floor that night. Surrounded by 9 seasoned NBA pros, the rookie 19 year old kid was the best player on that floor.

[@TheTenCentStory]

You've gotta be like 17 years old...

[@seagull2175]

Rookie MJ was putting 28 6 and 6 per game with 2 steals and 1 block.

[@Connorthechad]

@@seagull2175we’re talking abt first game bud MJ had like 15 points

[@seagull2175]

@@Connorthechad 16. With that logic, Donovan Mitchell is better than MJ and Lebron because he has a higher career high than both MJ and Lebron

[@yukon6370]

Imagine being a Cavs player and seeing this dude the first day of practice. Must have taken less than 5 seconds to realize he was better than everyone else haha

[@mikespeight8805]

Lmao

[@mousalini4095]

You have to look up "Cavs players on rookie lebron" d.miles in particular

[@mauricedavis1740]

ironically Carlos Boozer said that’s exactly what happened in the first practice..

[@nabikadll3821]

First Game already leading the team vocaly in front of players way older than him that proved he was born to be a leader.

[@mackydelgado5305]

The confidence, man! First game and he got it already! Born as a King!

[@whyoctober]

After Lebrons 4th ring this hit different

[@mattirwin463]

even if you root against him, you can't help but appreciate his greatness. I lived to see his career from the start. remarkable basketball player

[@gsdjustice]

17 years later still at the top of his game.... crazy endurance

[@leultrainstinct406]

19 years later he’s literally averaging 30. Greatest player ever

[@ramenrider6651]

Baby faced LeBron with trampoline hops. Good times.

[@lk7831]

Marcus Mckine he still looked 30 when he was 18

[@crackerjacker9115]

LK he looked 30 when he was born

[@jamesblunt1915]

BABY Faced? Dude looks 25 years old 😂

[@skp1402]

He looked younger, but I don't know about baby faced........

[@Davidsalam71]

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[@ThePlaybackRoom]

“I dOnT rEAlLy tHInK a hIgH sChOol kID cOUlD cOmE in aND cHanGE tHE tEaAm LiKE ThaT” Congrats Darius !

[@ayuubnur4013]

At that time he was right to say that. I mean he was a HS prospect as well and had a bad start to his career, same for Kobe, KG took a little to develop. But Bron broke the chain

[@trashradar1540]

"You feel old, Dont you?" 😂😂😂

[@Yukitaandlol]

Who’s here after lebron won he’s 4th ring???

[@Canflip77]

Can't take nothing away from the guy! Labron is awesome!😄

[@godschild4659]

No one had any idea what we we're going to witness 17 seasons later 🐐

[@deerinheadlights9784]

I’m going to miss him when he retires. I felt the similarly with Kobe, Iverson, and MJ.

[@kielcoal5958]

Who's here after watching Wemby's Debut Game

[@superthon7762]

😂me

[@Zoot004]

Me too.

[@coolhands4444]

He's going to be the best player from this draft. Better than Melo, wade, bosh. Hell, hes got more upside than Darko

[@NathanKJohnson]

Though I still believe Jordan is the greatest scorer of all time...LeBron is the greatest all around player of all time. LeBron has shown moments of weakness, but when he's on and feeling it...he's unbeatable.

[@leonardojimenez3703]

You can definitely say that I agree

[@132james1]

Very intelligent well written comment with no dumb hate props homie

[@KingGeorge23]

You're 100% correct! People won't appreciate LeBron's game until he retires unfortunately.

[@nickswinehart3343]

@A M Fair, but for me Lebron's leading BOTH teams in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks in the 2016 NBA Finals puts him in his OWN category of being untouchable--nevermind the fact that it was while leading a 3-1 comeback to beat the team with the best record ever.

[@RodgersXLVmvp]

I disagree. Jordan had no flaw to his game and was definitly an all around more complete player than Bron , to begin with, Jordan played much better defense. Bron can chase you down from behind and volleyball spike your shot into another galaxy , but he could never be expected to lockdown the opposing teams top superstar one on one like Jordan was. And on offense , Jordan was absolutely the better all around scorer , Bron probably better at setting up assists, but MJ could score from anywhere on the court, anyway he needed to, all depending on what you gave him. Lebron is versitile, but he def favors the same 2 or 3 moves in crunchtime when he has to get a score, and it makes it easier to predict and stop. Jordan on the other hand, with the game on the line , he would literally do the thing you'd least expect him to do , in order to win. Now I appreciate both, Lebron is a freak of nature , no one his size should be able to move the way he does , add in the fact that weve never seen a guy as big as Bron be able to shoot as effeciently as him, but I could easily identify parts of Brons game that could be improved on. Jordan was perfect. There was absolutely ZERO weakness to MJ's game. Bron is chasing a ghost. I would compare him to Bird , Magic , Oscar, etc. , hes a legend, should be in everyones top 5,, but Jordan is in a league of his own, and will forever remain there. The only one weve ever even seen get halfway close to MJ , was Kobe , and MJ was still miles above him. Lebron vs Jordan is oranges to apples anyways , but I cant sit back and let anyone try to say Bron is "better all-around" than MJ, cause that is simply not true. Lebron possess more athleticism, but fundamentally , pure basketball skill in its truest art form , MJ was flawless.

[@Fr4nz2K]

he went from playing against kids to grown men and still scored 25points in his rookie debut. he's the goat in this generation.

[@seagull2175]

High school contains adults

[@Hfidon]

Still unreal that he just came out of high school and dominated right out the gate. Especially given the pressure that was put on him at such a young age.

[@SuperSaiyan-100]

Facts

[@gcnnbbghunvhj9364]

They’ve been doing the lebron vs rest of the Cavs graphic since day 1 lol

[@hottroundzproductions]

lol

[@gato7908]

I remember so much hype over LeBron even before he came into the NBA. Love him or hate him, you have to admit he lived up to that hype, so many players don't

[@mariofan2867]

He didn’t just live up to the hype. He greatly exceeded it! Only a select few athletes ever do that.

[@mileskhan5555]

He was in the 25 5 5 club when he was 18-19 years old and came out of high school

[@prasanthapa_ancient]

still maintaining 25 ppg after 17 seasons

[@TikkiPuncha808]

My dad graduated high school when LeBron started , He had me in ‘06. I graduated high school this year and he still playing….

[@tennaj1367]

LeBron is the ONLY super hyped young athlete to go to the pros and greatly exceed expectations !

[@TheTenCentStory]

This is false. Plenty of young hyped athletes exceed expectations.

[@tennaj1367]

@@TheTenCentStory Name 2 ?

[@oscarwestbrook1155]

@@tennaj1367ja, maybe Luka? But that’s it

[@tennaj1367]

@@oscarwestbrook1155 Bro... Luke wasn't the first pick. Neither as Ja.

[@LocalDude7382]

@@tennaj1367 I got one (Drum Roll Please) ANDRE IGUODALA!!!!!!!

[@duranramoskids]

Makes me sad seeing him so young and now looking at him age day by day, he’s still very much an athlete but nowhere near the athlete he once was, Father Time has taken his toll. Grew up on young LeBron dominating the league and carrying the Cavs to the finals as a 22 year old, one of the greatest runs ever by one of the greatest players ever. Gonna be sad the day he retires, he’s done nothing but benefit this league every way possible and has been in the convo for best player in the league ever since his 3rd season or so. Salute to a top 3 greatest player ever and here’s to hopes you win one more with LA 👍🏼 you deserve it King James, just a kid from Akron!

[@fakzualafaka6255]

Yep bro rokees are treated badly that era. Now aday if they score 30or 40 I'm not surprised .now coach alloi them to have Triple

[@highlyundera2095]

Yo Mama you’re so damn lame

[@BenAllenGoogle]

I love how in his decline he’s still having MVP worthy seasons. Truly amazing

[@1ndependenceday1]

I dont think he decline a little but he just to big now to be fluid I seen that when he went to Miami but he is smarter basketball player now

[@kingjah6420]

Where is the decline

[@manslayer3619]

Incredible!!! Since 2003, many have been against LeBron yet he continues to triumph and not give up or lose focus of his purpose 🙏🏾

[@Dwolff1519]

Now 21 years later he's the all time leading scorer with 40k