Rookie LeBron James EPIC First NBA Season Offense Highlights (2003-04) - ROTY! (Part 1)

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  • @q2k100
    @q2k100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2096

    People still don't realize how much more physically and athletically superior he was to longtime NBA players even as an 18 year old. It's crazy looking at this vid cause you can clearly see he was easily the most explosive player and they couldn't stop him once he had a head of steam even then. Add in his BBall IQ and just natural talent, there was no way he wouldn't be a beast from day one. Same thing with Shaq, Magic, and Duncan. 95% of guys that come out now in the one and done era aren't physically ready nor athletically superior enough for the pro game to stand out. And for the rare ones that are (think Jaylen Brown or Ben Simmons) they aren't superior in the way LeBron was athletically nor do they have the same IQ or talent.

    • @aaronperry445
      @aaronperry445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      2kHQ Highlights 100% Agreed .

    • @manoel3284
      @manoel3284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What are your thoughts on Michael porter jr.

    • @m.c4847
      @m.c4847 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Simmons is pretty close

    • @manoel3284
      @manoel3284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      M.C Simmons is 21 lbj was 18 when he was dunking on pros

    • @YungShadBeatz
      @YungShadBeatz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jalen brown is not that good

  • @AtodaZ23
    @AtodaZ23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +839

    Seeing a hyped up rookie like Lonzo struggle this much should make us appreciate LeBron more than ever before. Look at how badly Lonzo is playing under the pressure and look at how amazing LeBron was. Legendary shit

    • @Mike-sx8nc
      @Mike-sx8nc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jay yoo invite to discord

    • @AtodaZ23
      @AtodaZ23 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      you still alive my guy??? discord.gg/whHUpr

    • @Mike-sx8nc
      @Mike-sx8nc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jay expired, is it on bsolz channel ?

    • @AtodaZ23
      @AtodaZ23 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      discord.gg/V6QHjU here's a new one.

    • @AtodaZ23
      @AtodaZ23 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      discord.gg/wnbE3xQ use this one of the others don't work

  • @highschoollebronisbetterth3044
    @highschoollebronisbetterth3044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1058

    It's amazing how he lived up to the hype. No player in NBA history was this hyped up coming out of high-school or college. It's truly remarkable what he's done in his career. The best player I've ever seen. The GOAT.
    Also, my username is factual.

    • @Ianwong33
      @Ianwong33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      How to prove Lebron is better than Curry?
      Ans : Lebron is a 4-time MVP ,3-time FMVP .

    • @kjthegoat2324
      @kjthegoat2324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Get the fuck out of here. You sound stupid as hell.

    • @kjthegoat2324
      @kjthegoat2324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ianwong33 you sound stupid as fuck. Basketball isn’t for you. Go focus on something else smh.

    • @cnote181
      @cnote181 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't win without all Stars like a fraud lol

    • @highschoollebronisbetterth3044
      @highschoollebronisbetterth3044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      C Note So, you mean like Duncan, Kobe, Shaq, Hakeem, Jordan, Magic, Kareem, Wade, Curry, Durant, Garnett, etc?

  • @Sk8ingBox
    @Sk8ingBox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1340

    Let me just remind everybody that he was 18 years old. He just graduate high school.

    • @KingWZRD93
      @KingWZRD93 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Laker fans like lonzo needs 1 year to get better he's 20 😏

    • @codylittle4667
      @codylittle4667 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Jesus Delgado He still aint on LeBron level

    • @RM-ly7kc
      @RM-ly7kc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was 19

    • @MIDNightPT4
      @MIDNightPT4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      w wallace no he was 18 when he got drafted , played a few months and then turned 19 at the end of December

    • @deandrepittman4310
      @deandrepittman4310 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      MIDNightPT4 he scored more than Jordan's 1st game. But he did it in the 1st 9minutes of a game. And he was 18 because his 1st game was before his birthday.

  • @joyypo
    @joyypo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +564

    Crazy what he has been through and how far he has come not only as player but a person. His mom gave birth to him at 16. Both struggled to find a decent home but eventually found one. A legit beast during his 4 years in high school. Has athleticism beyond this world. Received multiple colleges offers but entered the NBA at age of 18. Drafted #1 by his hometown. Became a father. Became the hero and villain of the NBA. Won back to back titles. Married his high school sweetheart. Returned back to Cleveland. Erased a 3-1 deficit leading to Cleveland’s first championship. Still the face of the NBA and reaching new milestones. Love him or hate him. The past 14 years and even to this day is his era. The man is the GOAT of our generation.
    (Edit: it’s been 4 years since I’ve wrote this and the man is still doing wonders even at age 37. As his career is coming to an slight eclipse, people will realize that they have taken this man for granted since we will never know when there will be another great of this caliber in the future. LeBron has help shape the NBA where it is today and continues to pour his heart and soul in each game. Peace)

    • @erapesona
      @erapesona 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Joshua Lardizabal you sir have the best comment

    • @BooBooDaFoo330
      @BooBooDaFoo330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His hometown is Akron buddy, but I fuck with this comment.

    • @JoshuaOtusanya
      @JoshuaOtusanya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joshua Lardizabal enter Zion Williamson 😈

    • @RealBaller94
      @RealBaller94 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      THIS.IS.SO.FACTS

    • @HiiiGHLIFE1
      @HiiiGHLIFE1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah it's amazing. This man was literally a chosen one lol he was born to be the greatest basketball player ever

  • @nicodeguzman711
    @nicodeguzman711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    we will never see another player like him again. appreciate greatness as we se it. before its too late

    • @norisknorise9592
      @norisknorise9592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nico De Guzman Zion coming

    • @arroz154
      @arroz154 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tampa is back 5904 L

    • @satekiaholoka611
      @satekiaholoka611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@arroz154 Lol Zion will live up to the hype too don't sleep

    • @arroz154
      @arroz154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      S can’t say it until we see it look at Anthony Bennett’

    • @BlameItOnGio
      @BlameItOnGio 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meh

  • @joshcannon23
    @joshcannon23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1345

    This man is the most talented basketball player ever. His overall talent and abilities are second to none

    • @prophecy9521
      @prophecy9521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      LeBron is a prodigy. MJ was not.

    • @erik666111
      @erik666111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Prophecy95 No. MJ was GOD since day one

    • @prophecy9521
      @prophecy9521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      makaveli g That's why he got drafted out of H.S. right??? The man said himself he needed 3 years to learn how to play ball incollege.

    • @erik666111
      @erik666111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yep. And that is the same man who change this game forever and give lessons to those kids like Kobe and Lebron how to play this game. And they all trying to be like him

    • @davidveilleux944
      @davidveilleux944 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are beyond delusional.

  • @tonyshlean
    @tonyshlean 6 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    18 yr old Lebron dueling with Prime Tmac. Crazy

    • @stretch273
      @stretch273 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      JOtrey7 ikr that's how good he was

    • @KingCraze22
      @KingCraze22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Stretch that’s how good he IS

    • @stretch273
      @stretch273 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Christian Hoffmann I was referencing it to his rookie season.

    • @donixvillaruel1364
      @donixvillaruel1364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      1st game in nba against kings is 25 pts and 9 assists

    • @a7xguitar666
      @a7xguitar666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      back when the kings were a legit western conference threat

  • @lekingjames8917
    @lekingjames8917 6 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    15 years later he's still in his prime. what a career.

    • @PONOVO1000
      @PONOVO1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      LeKing James and 17 years later...same story...

    • @Mckylan
      @Mckylan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PONOVO1000 since HS he been goated

    • @adinandreic.villanueva9540
      @adinandreic.villanueva9540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      18 fucking years? Still averaging 26/8/8 lmao,this dude Lebron is one in a billion.

    • @efraimsoloway4420
      @efraimsoloway4420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And Still

    • @nibbaugay9975
      @nibbaugay9975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      still going strong

  • @cubant2258
    @cubant2258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    People are so used to him now that they forget how rare he is. Spoiled with greatness we are.
    Just comparing him to Zion you can see how technically better he his, more finesse to his game while Zion is a short fast Shaq.

    • @bobgrime6983
      @bobgrime6983 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      FACTSSSSSSS

    • @zetsutsuletsu2034
      @zetsutsuletsu2034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zion is not as fast as rookie Shaq.

    • @Anthonydu01630
      @Anthonydu01630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zetsutsuletsu2034 What ?? Zion is way faster, and its normal because he is only 6ft7, Shaq was super fast for his size but not faster than zion, not even close

    • @Maxximus7777
      @Maxximus7777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zetsutsuletsu2034 bro are you drunk or blind lmao dudes twice as quick as shaq thats not even a comparison lmao he's quicker than most 2 gaurds you fool

    • @itscrewston6684
      @itscrewston6684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, people need to stop comparing Zion to Lebron cause although they’re beasts in their own right, Lebron is just built better. Zion is fast and athletic but he’s a bit too heavy which results in injuries. Lebron is a rock and he’s fast, athletic, strong, durable but leaner than Zion. He’s perfect tbh.

  • @WorldwideJamal
    @WorldwideJamal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    A number one pick that lived up to everything. Amazing career.

  • @dydda7238
    @dydda7238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That New Jersey game at the end is an 18 year old absolutely taking over the game and the fans are going crazy, the opponent has given up, and his teammates can't believe it. The greatest player to ever play the game🐐

  • @greicorolle4233
    @greicorolle4233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    He was 18 ppl. So I don't wanna hear oh lonzo is only 19 this is y LeBron is the goat 🐐

    • @nikau_brown0125
      @nikau_brown0125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but he not the goat

    • @josiah8351
      @josiah8351 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just because he came out of high school hes goat?

    • @golden-sun
      @golden-sun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i swear to god people have to bring lonzo into everything

    • @icompletelyagreewithu9989
      @icompletelyagreewithu9989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greico Rolle that's dumb, the fact that the goat was this good at 18, doesn't mean it's not an excuse for Lonzo. Except lavar, no one thinks Lonzo is better than lbj

    • @rickrodriguez9486
      @rickrodriguez9486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greico Rolle Call me when he wins 3 championships in a row twice 😂😂😀

  • @chris-kv4hq
    @chris-kv4hq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The vision, the footwork, explosive ness, post moves, fade-away, left hand right hand finishing, the defense.He had every move in the bag at just 18 years old. Top 2 most unguardable player ever. Greatest player ever

  • @damirmclean8564
    @damirmclean8564 6 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    15 years later he's still dominating like this at 32

    • @ericsorensen4487
      @ericsorensen4487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      1st game of 2020, triple double and led team in points plus a win

    • @user-kx2pu5sx3j
      @user-kx2pu5sx3j 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hawkz Town206 yessir!!! LeBron James all star vote is fan no.1 player no.1 media no.1. He is never washed.

    • @kayn2613
      @kayn2613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hes not as good as before tho

    • @rickrodriguez9486
      @rickrodriguez9486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damir McLean 15 years later he has 6-7 losses in finals

    • @leonard2440
      @leonard2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      17 years still the king💪👈

  • @kylebrady5084
    @kylebrady5084 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    2022 and he's gonna be the all time scorer and he's passing magic in assists.. man he's GREAT

  • @czaremati2480
    @czaremati2480 6 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    His jumper looked so danm clean my goodness

    • @waranle961
      @waranle961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Czaremati what happened to it

    • @dntgshot1236
      @dntgshot1236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Fr fr tho his form was good back then but I think him putting on all that extra muscle fucked up his shot IMO

    • @TheDAWinz
      @TheDAWinz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      dread gaming he’s been shooting the best he’s ever had from 3 you dumbasses lol, league leader in midrange and fg%. He shot over 40% from 3 in 2013 and is shooting 39% right now.

    • @bigh735
      @bigh735 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      TheDAWinz he talking about he shooting form idiot

    • @Ognkills
      @Ognkills 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lost he gained like 70 pounds of muscle ... ahad change his form but he is a good 3pt shooter now

  • @mr.yellowstrat3352
    @mr.yellowstrat3352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Crazy how the majority of people either work hard to get to a certain level of a particular craft, or are just naturally gifted, so when you see someone who is naturally gifted and works their ass off at what they're gifted at, they seem almost superhuman

  • @anthonyhansen5165
    @anthonyhansen5165 6 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    this guy was a vet as soon as he entered the league lol

    • @zander852
      @zander852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      nobody remembers the struggle all we hear about it how this man soft shame smh

    • @Mckylan
      @Mckylan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zander852 true lol. Ppl fail to realize he had the world on his shoulders since hs and had to live up to.unfait expectations. Mj never had tondo that

  • @josealmonte5247
    @josealmonte5247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man was really 18 really doing it to these MEN out there! Shit’s crazy !

  • @brucewayne8520
    @brucewayne8520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Still balling in year 19 appreciate his greatness he the 🐐 in my eyes

  • @loganblanc9523
    @loganblanc9523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Imagine being this good at ANYTHING at 18 years old.... It's breathtaking to watch, and I feel lucky to have been able to watch this man play since I was a child.

    • @mjolnir9421
      @mjolnir9421 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it will not be repeated.incredible

  • @TheFreestylebeast
    @TheFreestylebeast 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nobody was playing like this their first season much less at 18 years old. Never had a bad season always been the best all around player. Yeah the 🐐

    • @X02Overdose
      @X02Overdose 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jordan was averaging 28 a game his rookie season, I know he wasn’t 18 but still lol

  • @tomeumateuvidal5926
    @tomeumateuvidal5926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Looking at this now, I just feel so blessed to have witnessed LeBron's career. It is just a beautiful story, with an ending yet to come.

  • @codyaltland9193
    @codyaltland9193 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man was turning shoulder doing fade away jumpers in the post at 18 in the nba, there will never be another lebron

  • @Van_ax
    @Van_ax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    If I was building a team I would take This version of rookie Lebron James over prime Curry.

    • @kombokhan
      @kombokhan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      eBron James L for being a salty Cavs bandwagon

    • @ohhhyeahhh1174
      @ohhhyeahhh1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He would of still been 3/5 or less if the NBA didn't rear there ugly noses. He would of left your team to someone else then you would of felt like a jackass for drafting him. Haha

    • @Van_ax
      @Van_ax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      two of the greatest kobe&Mj -
      As a GM, If I surrounded him with reliable talent and a coach there’s no reason for him to leave.

    • @ohhhyeahhh1174
      @ohhhyeahhh1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      eBron James
      Yeah he would of got the coach fired. Spolstra is a very underrated coach well more like a great coach if he had a bit more talent he would take his teams to great heights just like brad stevens but lebron let it all go. And I highly doubt you can give the guy 7 all stars there is a cap, and also he ain't clutch so you need to get clutch performers like kyrie Still 3/5 or worse.

    • @chenney2190
      @chenney2190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eBron James Lol it's harder than you think to be a gm

  • @thetannernation
    @thetannernation 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    4 rings, 4 finals MVP’s, 4 league MVP’s, 38,000+ points, 20 years later, this kid is still averaging 30ppg competing in the conference finals. He’s simply the greatest to ever do it.

    • @millercmdn
      @millercmdn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      40k 😂

  • @Zaymane808
    @Zaymane808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I saw a stupid ass comment on ig that said bron isn’t mentally tuff. So what is this teenager who’s carrying grown men then? 😪🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @PETERODZZ
      @PETERODZZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually he's not. He likes to flop and 💩 like that. Haven't you seen him cry like a baby 😅😂

    • @adinandreic.villanueva9540
      @adinandreic.villanueva9540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PETERODZZ Lmao,this Lebron would destroy anyone who comes in his way,give him some good role players and he'll take them to finals at his first season. Not even Jordan could stop this quick big guy,if you talk about old Lebron,yeah he's stoppable,but this?Nah,no one stopping this

  • @folkscrazyouthere3076
    @folkscrazyouthere3076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    The most hated on basketball legend ever still going strong till this day!!!! The league won't be the same without LeBron , who will his insecure haters nit pick at next? Maybe Ben Simmons.

    • @folkscrazyouthere3076
      @folkscrazyouthere3076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Marlon Ndoro honestly nigga shut up i don't care lol

    • @ohhhyeahhh1174
      @ohhhyeahhh1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omar Lee
      The most hated is kobe. Example the media, this dude has it easy. And the NBA needs to move on he actually made the NBA worse. Viewership went down the past 5 years because of lebron.

    • @TyroneNBAFan
      @TyroneNBAFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      - Kobe only deserved 1 MVP
      - The CP3 veto was a unique situation. Every owner in the league had input in that deal and Stern had to veto it to appease a good bit of the owners. Cavs moves involved 2 parties, not the entire league.
      - Stern *did not* hate Kobe, lol. He once said Kobe is right there with Jordan (and he loved Jordan). He also said his dream Finals would be Lakers vs. Lakers (around 2002). He's always loved Kobe and the Lakers. He pushed for their success.
      - Kobe should get some blame for pushing away Shaq and Dwight. He feuded with both.

    • @folkscrazyouthere3076
      @folkscrazyouthere3076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      two of the greatest kobe&Mj o yeah because I expect a fucking dude that names himself kobe&mj not to be bias towards Kobe lol Y'all be reaching for Kobe bruh Kobe got some Hate because of some situations he got himself into , like the rape allegations and publicly trying to get traded , these are the reasons why some didn't like Kobe nothing because of basketball reasons, LeBron on the other hand has dummies saying shit like The NBA is worst now lol

    • @ohhhyeahhh1174
      @ohhhyeahhh1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omar Lee
      No dumb ass because I watch way more basketball then you every lebron fan has watch only 1 era and thats this guy and they make assumptions without seeing other players that came before lebron. Top 5 greatest ballers of all time. Jordan
      Kobe
      Bird
      Magic
      Duncan
      And check the viewership ratings the NBA has lost more money then ever just like ESPN. The last highest televise viewership game was when kobe retired. Nobody was watching the warriors break the bulls record. There's a reason why the nba is starting to push the Lakers and Celtics rivalry again and over hyping the next player in lonzo ball.

  • @richardnelson7442
    @richardnelson7442 6 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Rookies these days aren't on the same level as the '03 class.

    • @campbellbrannighan1000
      @campbellbrannighan1000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      lol the 03 class is considered one of the best draft classes in history

    • @hace6521
      @hace6521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Campbell Brannighan yup along with 84' and 96'

    • @sasukeuchiha8648
      @sasukeuchiha8648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Richard Nelson Yes. The Pistons had the second pick though. I don’t know the reason why did they pick Darko.

    • @giospage
      @giospage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Luka would have something to say about that

    • @Vintagenegro
      @Vintagenegro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luka ? Please

  • @dhruvkasthuri6401
    @dhruvkasthuri6401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    And people say that LeBron couldn't score easily if defenders could hand-check. The man averaged 21 ppg AS A ROOKIE when hand-checking was still allowed (banned in 2004-05) so I think he'd do just fine lmao

    • @cedeelam9745
      @cedeelam9745 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      he averaged 27 7 7 48% in his 2nd year

    • @dhruvkasthuri6401
      @dhruvkasthuri6401 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@cedeelam9745 Okay what's your point? Obviously he averaged more in his second season, it's called improvement and experience as you spend more time in the league

    • @dizzydacure8226
      @dizzydacure8226 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@cedeelam9745 still didn't change much in the league. Defense was still at an all time high and players still handchecked. It took a little while for the league to get used to it. There are literally articles that speaks about all of it...... Also, the myth that a lot of people like to say about it being harder to score in the 90s is totally false. It was easier to score in the 90s and scoring was actually higher than the early to mid 2000s. People have really overrated the 90s

  • @wallydeen
    @wallydeen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I could watch young Lebron highlights forever

  • @kulpreetsingh4048
    @kulpreetsingh4048 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Been following him since 2007. He's a once in a generation kind of a player. And he is still dominating, competing at the highest level its just glorious.

  • @khursheedali6667
    @khursheedali6667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lebron James is flat out incredible. This guy came into the leauge straight out of high school with all the that pressure of being the Chosen One, and he still was able to withstand that and become the guy we know him to be.

  • @guitarmaniacgino
    @guitarmaniacgino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Imagine being this good in an era where Nowitzki, Nash, Kidd, Duncan, Pierce, Garnet, Allen, Iverson, Parker, Ginobili, Shaq, Kobe, T-Mac, Carter, Jefferson etc... are the superstars of the NBA.

  • @abroslife
    @abroslife ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How blessed are we to witness both Jordan and the King LeBron.

  • @liammccarthy9388
    @liammccarthy9388 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's truly amazing how much presence he had on the game right away. He was already taking over games and looked so comfortable and aggressive. You hardly ever see that

  • @kdubfresh23
    @kdubfresh23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    The GOAT, LeBron James.

  • @OceanpacifiqueAurore
    @OceanpacifiqueAurore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Once in a generation athlete, hard to believe he's been doing this for 15 years now!

  • @whodatking26
    @whodatking26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Whenever someone comes in the league and people hype them up to be the next big time athlete i come watch this video and it really does put things into perspective.

  • @nba_chance7842
    @nba_chance7842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    His shooting looked so good back then and he had so much more movement off the ball, I miss mobile shooting guard/small forward LeBron James

    • @BenADamnFool
      @BenADamnFool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Crazy that’s it’s been so many changes to his game. And he figures out how to be great

  • @libanjama8622
    @libanjama8622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lebron doesn’t even look 18 physically. My god what a beast

  • @hanaya7894
    @hanaya7894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unbelievable, incredible! 👑

  • @EliHank
    @EliHank 6 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Greatest ball player ever. Don't @ me

    • @DB-hx1qd
      @DB-hx1qd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lienahk Tha Loner nobody can @ you stupid ass this is TH-cam

    • @Mike-sx8nc
      @Mike-sx8nc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Lienahk Tha Loner

    • @ericsorensen4487
      @ericsorensen4487 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Le 🐐 is his name regardless if he loses, look at his stats and all the records he's broken
      A lot of nba fans cant face reality

    • @nuknuknuk111
      @nuknuknuk111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      D B you sound butthurt lol

    • @niggato23
      @niggato23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MJ is still better than LeBron, and this is coming from a Cash Nasty type LeBron fan

  • @mykingsizedlifed7730
    @mykingsizedlifed7730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Gloria James, 16, had no idea that she created a son who will change the game of NBA.

    • @AceofDlamonds
      @AceofDlamonds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Either she or his father must have been an athletic monster.

  • @vill8583
    @vill8583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Don't forget this was a season where hand checking was still allowed, people who said he can't play in the 90s is either a clown or an oldhead.

  • @anthonypatterson8796
    @anthonypatterson8796 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My man spans from 240p to 4K

  • @russellsidhu5463
    @russellsidhu5463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I WANT MY DAMN RESPECT

  • @ljvjr2011
    @ljvjr2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    ...And this is why I am a LeBron fan.

  • @inoyvst6786
    @inoyvst6786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Crazy the very first thing man said was “people r talking he can’t shoot a jumper” now he making 35 footers

  • @vincelao
    @vincelao 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    LeBron is no doubt the greatest player of all time

  • @joshcannon23
    @joshcannon23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

  • @AndyZach
    @AndyZach 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is a fun video and a fun year to watch Lebron's exploits. No one in the league knew how to guard him and they all acted like they could just guard him one on one. No one realized his speed. Watch the breakaways. He steals from guards and even if someone is ahead of him, he beats them to the rim.

  • @BnBPeoples330
    @BnBPeoples330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Let’s keep it real bron always had a jumper 🤣😂💯

  • @joey8458
    @joey8458 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    imagine being a high school kid one day , then a year later staring tracy mcgrady in the eyes and dropping a 3 on him. Lebron is GOAT

  • @nathandarr4206
    @nathandarr4206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Couldn't stop him then, can't stop him now. Incredible at 33 he's doing the same stuff he did at 18.

  • @bstlybengali
    @bstlybengali 6 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Cleveland wasted most of this mans career. that sad sack of a sports town. wow.

    • @isheanesu_
      @isheanesu_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bstlybengali true

    • @kaneabel3539
      @kaneabel3539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuck y’all

    • @nfs4776
      @nfs4776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaneabel3539 he’s not lying, i’m a fan of all miami teams, and we’re in that same situation, we’ve wasted plenty of amazing athletes’ careers in all 3 major sports

  • @carlomarasigan3306
    @carlomarasigan3306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That rookie hype, athleticism, killer instinct. Stronger, faster and bigger athlete.

  • @carlalmonte4454
    @carlalmonte4454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    He was doing this his first year in the league @18 and 19 years old, putting up all star numbers/ performances and getting his team wins. Like seriously how?

    • @ohhhyeahhh1174
      @ohhhyeahhh1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carl Almonte
      They had 26 wins that year.

    • @Luckymag-if4dw
      @Luckymag-if4dw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      two of the greatest kobe&Mj
      no, they went from 17 the year before to 35 that season, the more than doubled their win total and the in 04/05 they won 42 games and 50 in 05/06 stop trying to lie

    • @gloedup150
      @gloedup150 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      20 points on 40% is not all star numbers

    • @Luckymag-if4dw
      @Luckymag-if4dw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I mean, 21/6/5 on 42% certainly can be considered borderline all star numbers yes, then you gotta evaluate the context and everything else but considering the guy was 18/19 years old it as impressive, althought I think Melo should have shared ROY honours with him

    • @carlalmonte4454
      @carlalmonte4454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didnt say he averaged all star numbers, I said he put all star like numbers and performances. There's a difference. But the numbers he did average were pretty impressive.

  • @DwayneIsKing
    @DwayneIsKing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To come outta high school, ball out with the best in the world, and EXCEED expectations? Wow. I used to always hate on Lebron (cuz I'm a Bulls fan), but I think it's time to appreciate before he retires and is gone

  • @joseph1541
    @joseph1541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    At 18!!!! I don’t care if he didn’t have the cast to help him get rings to equate to peoples opinions of him being better than Jordan. Lebron is the greatest human to ever compete in the NBA under the the types of circumstances he’s had to deal with. To never deal with any athletic injury to debilitate your game and hit the fire running from the beginning at his pace and consistency with what circumstances he’s has to deal with. Was too good to play in college. Imagine if he went to an actual well organized team with decent role players. What he would accomplish from his many early years? It would be insane. A shame people don’t realize how unfortunate his surroundings have been through a good amount of years in his career. Yet it’s just like his upbringing in real life. The struggle to grow up where he did and make it to where he is, is almost perfectly complimentary to his NBA career. Nothing perfect, everything possible, greatness attainable, surroundings unfortunate and adversity to show imperfection shines more beautifully than the perfection of ignorant opinion.

  • @MichaelSevilla97
    @MichaelSevilla97 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the amazing thing is lebron is still dominating 20 years later he's definitely the most talented player we've ever scene

  • @nyk3334
    @nyk3334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just look at all the players he’s playing with and they’re long gone. And he’s still playing at an MVP level. What in the actual fuck.

  • @nikethunder8002
    @nikethunder8002 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This Man is unguardable, He was a great scorer, and he can pass

  • @pvlapa
    @pvlapa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Not even including God given talent and IQ (which are considerable to say the least), Just physically built like a truck, super fast, super strong, agile. And all that at just 18 years of age. That's like comic book level silly.

  • @calebadams9706
    @calebadams9706 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Lie to me and tell me we’ll see a talent like this again after LeBron retires

    • @dktabasa
      @dktabasa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Caleb Adams we’re almost at that scary time when LBJ retiring is becoming a possibility. It might take a decade before we get another player like him or not at all

    • @blackstallion5600
      @blackstallion5600 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Caleb Adams we wont look at jordan there wont ever be another him but there are copycats aka kobe see not the same but somewhat the same l believe zion would be like that

    • @greenskull706
      @greenskull706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope bron jr is as good as he is

    • @gorbo2521
      @gorbo2521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There will be another player like Lebron in the next 10 years

    • @onek1dneywonder1
      @onek1dneywonder1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No hate against Lebron but Luka might be that guy

  • @fatherforgivemeiamasinner2107
    @fatherforgivemeiamasinner2107 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Jordan and LBJ the best two players ever it ain't close either

  • @DwayneIsKing
    @DwayneIsKing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's amazing and crazy to see that he had that amazing court vision at 18 in his first year. Wow.

  • @pznther7587
    @pznther7587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That throwback cavs warriors game tho that between the legs fadeaway jumpshot was to nasty 🤢

  • @DroxStyle
    @DroxStyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Bruh look at this 18 yr old giving these grown men hell

  • @paoloangelino24
    @paoloangelino24 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Who went here after Lebron became the #1 all time leading scorer in the NBA? 👑

  • @vincentstephanie3794
    @vincentstephanie3794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    1:09 incredible pass at 18 years old

  • @MossoAyre
    @MossoAyre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    It took Kobe like 2 seasons to have a game as good as LeBron's debut game, just saying

    • @jeffhardy6333
      @jeffhardy6333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Kobe was picked 13th and no one expected him to have a breakout season in his rookie year. Both lived up to the hype though

    • @ohhhyeahhh1174
      @ohhhyeahhh1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      William Atallah
      13th not a #1 pick. Just saying you know. Plus kobe had a coach who hated him and never wanted to give him time on the floor because he thought he was way to young (17) and also thought that he was to cocky because He thought he was already better then Eddie Jones and rick fox (well respected all stars/role players/veterans) lebron never went through bs like kobe did.

    • @JMS1089
      @JMS1089 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kobe was 18 and weighed only 199 lbs. He didnt have a grown man body. The only reason he survived was through his skills.

    • @rice909
      @rice909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ohhh yeahhh bro you in every comment hating on LeBron, you’re his biggest fan 😂

    • @tubenachos
      @tubenachos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Del Harris held Kobe back

  • @Jayrod666
    @Jayrod666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Best sf of all time

    • @michaeldesanta7746
      @michaeldesanta7746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Giannis and KD are coming to steal that title

    • @RandySavagxe
      @RandySavagxe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Michael De Santa giannis is a pf and they cant touch Lebron

    • @JohnSmith32643
      @JohnSmith32643 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Larry Bird

    • @Jayrod666
      @Jayrod666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lil Shawn nah he’s not over BRON simple facts is lebron got more longevity

    • @JohnSmith32643
      @JohnSmith32643 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jayrod666 Larry is more skilled, had more of an impact on the court and has more accomplishments than Bron combined with the fact that he is one of the best shooters of all time and has the highest bball iq of all time

  • @steved.1754
    @steved.1754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man his shooting has always been underrated. I mean this video is a proof he has been knocking em down since 18. He is at least tmac level shooting wise. Above average on mid range, decent as well on threes (30+% on his younger days and amazing 40% on his prime). His athleticism, passing and driving makes his shooting under appreciated.

  • @asap4848
    @asap4848 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lebron makes the basketball so easy but it's hard
    the explosiveness and the handles with accurate shots are insane

  • @lxthewriter3933
    @lxthewriter3933 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And people say he wouldn’t have made it in Jordan era. That man would of adjusted to hoods and fouls and ran straight through them as he did when he was 18!!

  • @GALuigi
    @GALuigi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His old shooting form is so much better than it is today.

    • @anthonypatterson8796
      @anthonypatterson8796 ปีที่แล้ว

      His shooting percentage from range is much better than it was back then.

  • @willofcam
    @willofcam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is so amazing thank you. I needed to see this ⭐️

  • @thenewme9903
    @thenewme9903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he's drafted when he was 18. and now he's entering his 18th season in the league. what a freak of nature..
    #ALWAYSSTILLTHEKING
    #AKIDFROMOHIO

  • @sirsumpter6538
    @sirsumpter6538 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The Greatest Rookie Of All Time

    • @g3tpa1d
      @g3tpa1d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      the greatest player of all time too

    • @X02Overdose
      @X02Overdose 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sir Sumpter nah that’s MJ

    • @donixvillaruel1364
      @donixvillaruel1364 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol mj whaaaaaaat??

    • @boyzaya15
      @boyzaya15 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      X02Overdose He did better than MJ on their very first NBA game.

    • @niccolovanible1001
      @niccolovanible1001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. He really isn’t just ok compared to MJ. He’s a lot closer to him than you’re saying

  • @munirshemsu6994
    @munirshemsu6994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He just won another championship and he might even be better 17 yrs ,GOAT

  • @pemawangyal5075
    @pemawangyal5075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is just incredible!!! Most talented basketball player ever!!!thanks for uploading

  • @James-jw3ql
    @James-jw3ql 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could go back in time and re experience it all from the start. What a childhood it was. Love ya LBJ ❤️

  • @godamgg4478
    @godamgg4478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is when hand checking was still in use before it was ruled out

  • @Patawon
    @Patawon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That boy came in the league a top 10-15 player 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @bobgrime6983
      @bobgrime6983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lmfao. Rookie showed them oldheads wussup

    • @butthead1535
      @butthead1535 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And he was still an 18 year old high school kid prior that year😭

  • @Online247.
    @Online247. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The real Goat !!!!! 💯🐐

  • @marvelous1204able
    @marvelous1204able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got goosebumps coming down to the last few plays .

  • @CB-ns6sy
    @CB-ns6sy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You Can Literally See the Horns starting to form on his head!#LeGoat

  • @mnasonfarr1454
    @mnasonfarr1454 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have made a mistake he was the truth from the beginning wow!!!!!!

    • @cojack636
      @cojack636 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Facts

  • @johnfernandez3030
    @johnfernandez3030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best highlights!! Appreciate it

  • @oneman9121
    @oneman9121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think people easily forget that LeBron actually played in the mid-2000s, as if the 2000's was such a 'tough, hard-nosed' era. You hear guys like Stephen Jackson talk about crap like that & it infuriates me. LeBron was basically 29 ppg 8 rpg 7 apg 50% FG from 2005-2010.

  • @fjo9492
    @fjo9492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    3:30 Bron beating that Golden State ass since a rookie.

    • @anderjusto5265
      @anderjusto5265 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      FJO 9 o

    • @astax2657
      @astax2657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FJO 9 Lets seem him do it now lmao

  • @jakeralphespanola992
    @jakeralphespanola992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The greatest player of all time
    For us,20thcens👏💪👑🏀🐐
    #respect
    Ps.2018???who's watching?

    • @tongasamoa89
      @tongasamoa89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2020 still dominant

    • @SaiKhot
      @SaiKhot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🐐

  • @ssviking81
    @ssviking81 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its been so long ago...This video serves as a reminder!

  • @samsule8339
    @samsule8339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm born 93 so I was 10 11 12 years old starting off with a lbj Jersey amazing motivator to see him ball out of HS
    Great time to learn from his moves and use them on the court

  • @lavorispalmer7663
    @lavorispalmer7663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    young legoat been getting 4 pt plays 5:32 👑👑👑

  • @jeffhardy6333
    @jeffhardy6333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’m sorry but Ben Simmons doesn’t look this good. Just because they have the same stats, it doesn’t mean they’re the same player

    • @glassjabari
      @glassjabari 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Marlon Ndoro right. No disrespect to Ben though. LeBron was just that guy and it wasn't close.

    • @TyroneNBAFan
      @TyroneNBAFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ben is playing in a different league catered to perimeter players.
      LeBron came into a slower offensive, more defensive minded league.
      Ben wouldn't be putting up 18/10/8 in 2003. More like 15/8/6.

    • @folkscrazyouthere3076
      @folkscrazyouthere3076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ben plays more like a veteran LeBron.

    • @m.c4847
      @m.c4847 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben actually has better stats but you’re right.

    • @conveydcuo8815
      @conveydcuo8815 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      M.C ik bens stats are better lol

  • @mrchillnrelax
    @mrchillnrelax ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME VIDEO!!!!

  • @dtowndtown9232
    @dtowndtown9232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy thing is he still living up to expectations till this day 👑