I know it’s been said over and over again, but it’s crazy how this dude came into the NBA not only game-ready, but PR ready as well. I was just trying to finger a girl at that age, not chucking lobs to guys on national television then giving shoutouts to my charity work…
DrTom
It’s actually amazing how similar he sounded back then to now.
Top-Consequence-911
His level of poise and maturity at that age is absolutely insane. Especially because PR training wasn’t stressed the same way it is now.
clayfu
not sure we’ll see another like him. Not just on the court but his poise off the court.
CalmResearch3132
If you would have mistyped, 30-year old high school prospect LeBron James, I would have believed it.
The dude was vastly mature, visually speaking.
Steroids/PED’S
ChunkyMilkSubstance
Lediplomatic
WhenItsHalfPastFive
sounds exactly like how he would answer it at his current age. hasn’t changed much
honditar
It’s so wild how his unselfishness was constantly used against him in the sports media world
LoquaciousApotheosis
Chris Paul throwing the lob
Siakim43
They hated him because he threatened their hero’s legacy.
thewkndsport
Gloria James did a great job
ThedirtyNose
They televised this game live in Australia. That’s how big of a deal he was.
OrganizationFar6086
“I think everybody” great way to compliment actually nobody
ps43kl7
Yep this video just reminded me LBJ has been 37 years old for 20 years
omgphilgalfond
Man, those long shorts were something else back then. This must have been about as long as they ever got.
The_Lonely_Boner
Homie looks 35 at 18 😂😂😂
IAmMaximus
LePoise
goblin_welder
Chris Paul’s height at 17 and now didn’t change. Wow
SO_BAD_
Even the way he licks his lips is just like how he does now
I remember watching this and Charlie Villanueva had a nasty dunk on someone and caught an oop off lebrons pass
Echo127
OMG those early 2000’s BBall shorts.
IslandChillin
Dude is smart as fuck. Like Genius level. He just happens to be 6’8 and one of the best hoopers ever. We see them every now and then. Kareem,Magic,Kobe poised for greatness from day 1.
writeonthemoney
That reporter comparing a 17 year old to Magic fucking Johnson must have sounded like such a bold take at the time. Ended up not being bold enough.
pendletonskyforce
When I watched this game on TV, all I could remember was JR Giddens earring.
tywin_stark
Lol it’s crazy man. Who would of thought mr pass first get my team mates involved would end up being the nbas all time leader in points 🐐
cplus_lc
Interviewed by Tim McCormick
A-Real-Gay-NBA-Fan
Aside from the hairline, dude has aged really well.
havethenets
Fun fact, LeBron dropped a 27-7-7 in this game.
OberynRedViper8
Humble-brag level 9000.
platyhooks
I watched this in highschool. I don’t ever remember ESPN airing a high basketball games before his senior year. Maybe other All-American Games but not plain old regular season games. It is nuts he lived up to the hype and is still playing.
RobotArtichoke
His first stat ever was an assist
miercoles_jueves
Hairline on point.
FitJeweler1490
I don’t understand. What does this post have to do with Dame???
FlakyEarWax
I love how he caught the lob from CP3.
mfsauceboy
Is that Celtics legend Leon Powe
Coder_X_23
Great speaker for such a young age. Was this man just in Saudi Arabi shooting hoops?
its-medicinal
I don’t know his mother, but I’ll guess she’s one hell of a woman
StrikingElk5288
That’s the oldest looking 17 year old I’ve ever seen
donkeyb0ng
the quality of video wasnt that bad in 2003. Someone must have stylized it
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I know it’s been said over and over again, but it’s crazy how this dude came into the NBA not only game-ready, but PR ready as well. I was just trying to finger a girl at that age, not chucking lobs to guys on national television then giving shoutouts to my charity work…
It’s actually amazing how similar he sounded back then to now.
His level of poise and maturity at that age is absolutely insane. Especially because PR training wasn’t stressed the same way it is now.
not sure we’ll see another like him. Not just on the court but his poise off the court.
If you would have mistyped, 30-year old high school prospect LeBron James, I would have believed it.
The dude was vastly mature, visually speaking.
Steroids/PED’S
Lediplomatic
sounds exactly like how he would answer it at his current age. hasn’t changed much
It’s so wild how his unselfishness was constantly used against him in the sports media world
Chris Paul throwing the lob
They hated him because he threatened their hero’s legacy.
Gloria James did a great job
They televised this game live in Australia. That’s how big of a deal he was.
“I think everybody” great way to compliment actually nobody
Yep this video just reminded me LBJ has been 37 years old for 20 years
Man, those long shorts were something else back then. This must have been about as long as they ever got.
Homie looks 35 at 18 😂😂😂
LePoise
Chris Paul’s height at 17 and now didn’t change. Wow
Even the way he licks his lips is just like how he does now
/r/13or30
Talkin’ ’bout LeBron “China/Saudi Arabia Bitch” “Cop Killer” “It’s Quittin’ Time” “Fire Daryl Morey/Michelle Beadle” “Got Swept So Taking Ball and Goin’ Home” James?
37 year old Lebron ya mean
I remember watching this and Charlie Villanueva had a nasty dunk on someone and caught an oop off lebrons pass
OMG those early 2000’s BBall shorts.
Dude is smart as fuck. Like Genius level. He just happens to be 6’8 and one of the best hoopers ever. We see them every now and then. Kareem,Magic,Kobe poised for greatness from day 1.
That reporter comparing a 17 year old to Magic fucking Johnson must have sounded like such a bold take at the time. Ended up not being bold enough.
When I watched this game on TV, all I could remember was JR Giddens earring.
Lol it’s crazy man. Who would of thought mr pass first get my team mates involved would end up being the nbas all time leader in points 🐐
Interviewed by Tim McCormick
Aside from the hairline, dude has aged really well.
Fun fact, LeBron dropped a 27-7-7 in this game.
Humble-brag level 9000.
I watched this in highschool. I don’t ever remember ESPN airing a high basketball games before his senior year. Maybe other All-American Games but not plain old regular season games. It is nuts he lived up to the hype and is still playing.
His first stat ever was an assist
Hairline on point.
I don’t understand. What does this post have to do with Dame???
I love how he caught the lob from CP3.
Is that Celtics legend Leon Powe
Great speaker for such a young age. Was this man just in Saudi Arabi shooting hoops?
I don’t know his mother, but I’ll guess she’s one hell of a woman
That’s the oldest looking 17 year old I’ve ever seen
the quality of video wasnt that bad in 2003. Someone must have stylized it
MJ is the GOAT