“LeBron James means CHAOS” Lakers superstar caused a 5-hour roadblock with 15,000 gathered to watch him play
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LeBron James still stands as a superstar and a leader in the NBA. Many players have come forth admitting that the King is still the best player in the league. After averaging a monstrous 30.3 points per game last season at the age of 37, it comes to no surprise that his peers think of him that way.
To say he has not done anything for the league is a crime. The Los Angeles Lakers forward to date gets fans excited and brings in crowds to watch him play. He has one of the best resumes of all-time and it seems like he still has a couple of more year left in the tank. Currently, he is on pace to break the NBA all-time scoring record.
LeBron James becomes famous before the NBA
We have all seen the King’s achievements with the NBA and everything ever since. But his story began much before the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him number one overall in 2003. When he played for St. Vincent-St. Mary’s varsity team, he averaged 21 points, and 6 rebounds during his freshmen year, 25.2 points as a sophomore and eventually a staggering 31.6 points right before turning 18.
LeBron James led his school to records with under 5 losses every year he played for them winning a division III state title along the way. He earned the opportunity to be features of Slam and Sport Illustrated’s magazine covers while being one of the youngest to do so. He was named Ohio Mr. Basketball, USA Today All-USA first team as well as National High School Player of the Year in 2002 and 2003.
LeBron James caused a freeway traffic jam during the summer league of 2003
One making his debut with the Cavaliers during the summer league, he caught the interests of several fans across the country. It so happened that 15,000 people had showed up for the game in a city outside of Cleveland. The freeways had apparently been experiencing heavy traffic jams all due to his debut.
Coaches and staff of the Cavs felt that the sighting was unbelievable. LeBron James also said, “My crowds were bigger than the Cavs’ crowds last year,” during the post-game interview. Until date, he still excites fans across the world in fact and he has garnered an incredible legacy along the way.
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