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

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  • LeBron James First NBA Game Full Highlights 25 Pts 9 ast in 720p HD | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings | October 29, 2003 | 2003-04 NBA Season
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  • @taijikimura247
    @taijikimura247 5 років тому +21896

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

    • @jda2ndz231
      @jda2ndz231 5 років тому +58

      Taiji Won k

    • @rxj0765
      @rxj0765 5 років тому +57

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

    • @jepoyasseht10
      @jepoyasseht10 5 років тому +13

      Like

    • @sergioortiz1084
      @sergioortiz1084 5 років тому +11

      Taiji Won well earned

    • @hyejoo5244
      @hyejoo5244 5 років тому +37

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

  • @leonardilifter
    @leonardilifter 5 років тому +20354

    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.

    • @jameelgayle2141
      @jameelgayle2141 5 років тому +1013

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

    • @jameelgayle2141
      @jameelgayle2141 5 років тому +67

      Ahithana’s Dormant Penis Sacramento Kings

    • @jameelgayle2141
      @jameelgayle2141 5 років тому +183

      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 🤓

    • @jameelgayle2141
      @jameelgayle2141 5 років тому +6

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

    • @jakestroup6234
      @jakestroup6234 5 років тому +135

      9 assists

  • @Tenchi707
    @Tenchi707 Рік тому +1622

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

    • @razkable
      @razkable Рік тому +8

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

    • @lukamagicgod
      @lukamagicgod Рік тому +17

      @@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
      @eddyededwin Рік тому +10

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

    • @stevenscummy1458
      @stevenscummy1458 Рік тому +3

      @@razkable If Boozer would have stayed they would have had a solid core during his Cavs years, he wouldn't have had to carry the teams so hard

    • @jasbb2
      @jasbb2 Рік тому +16

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

  • @mnewby82
    @mnewby82 Рік тому +1658

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

    • @grapplerguy2007
      @grapplerguy2007 Рік тому +9

      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

    • @geiko9205
      @geiko9205 Рік тому +126

      @@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
      @grapplerguy2007 Рік тому +3

      ​@@geiko9205 efficiently lmao.

    • @matt.2708
      @matt.2708 Рік тому +64

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

    • @geiko9205
      @geiko9205 Рік тому +46

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

  • @felixshengyang
    @felixshengyang 4 роки тому +7868

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

  • @tb109987
    @tb109987 3 роки тому +4854

    The day Skip Bayless career started 😂😂

  • @leathersosoft2798
    @leathersosoft2798 Рік тому +652

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

    • @mitzicoleendelacruz9616
      @mitzicoleendelacruz9616 Рік тому +109

      LMAO INFLATION

    • @charles6268
      @charles6268 Рік тому +4

      😂😂😂😂

    • @akidnamedryan4758
      @akidnamedryan4758 Рік тому +41

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

    • @taranpclive2965
      @taranpclive2965 Рік тому +23

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

    • @zeflr122
      @zeflr122 Рік тому +47

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

  • @mjareacts2731
    @mjareacts2731 2 роки тому +166

    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
      @truther5288 5 місяців тому +10

      @JoeFarrier-ft3hySomeones mad

    • @ibuyfriends4467
      @ibuyfriends4467 5 місяців тому

      You@JoeFarrier-ft3hy

    • @SriyanGaming
      @SriyanGaming 4 місяці тому +7

      ⁠@JoeFarrier-ft3hyrespect veterans

  • @RorinoTheGreat
    @RorinoTheGreat 4 роки тому +4597

    *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
      @shobanansaravana2187 3 роки тому +140

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

    • @Johnthoo1
      @Johnthoo1 3 роки тому +40

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

    • @Dean_Winchester247
      @Dean_Winchester247 3 роки тому +138

      @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
      @imcoolwiththat9668 3 роки тому +24

      jocriss bum ass hater.. thats what you are

    • @ryanbahnsen6429
      @ryanbahnsen6429 3 роки тому +20

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

  • @matthewforbes2969
    @matthewforbes2969 3 роки тому +7368

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

    • @fendi7825
      @fendi7825 3 роки тому +523

      And more

    • @vitocorleone7866
      @vitocorleone7866 3 роки тому +165

      Yes long live the king!!!

    • @reemfym
      @reemfym 3 роки тому +24

      @CAl Gond you good

    • @LandonURL
      @LandonURL 3 роки тому +241

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

    • @N-wordScissorhands
      @N-wordScissorhands 3 роки тому +101

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

  • @awatskitzy9297
    @awatskitzy9297 Рік тому +192

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

  • @takebackthetime
    @takebackthetime 2 роки тому +1016

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

  • @bugabooblend3499
    @bugabooblend3499 4 роки тому +5624

    1st game and already carrying the team

    • @jespino2390
      @jespino2390 4 роки тому +134

      @STS Tech keep crying

    • @brandonmyers5262
      @brandonmyers5262 4 роки тому +308

      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
      @miconash13 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @thebiglebrowski3695
      @thebiglebrowski3695 4 роки тому +79

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

    • @Potandthekettle
      @Potandthekettle 4 роки тому +58

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

  • @zetinoj.d.
    @zetinoj.d. 5 років тому +3011

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

    • @adamhenryrosario263
      @adamhenryrosario263 5 років тому +6

      Zetino J.D. lol

    • @TheKillerZmile
      @TheKillerZmile 5 років тому +46

      7:28 strive for greatness

    • @landendrake8131
      @landendrake8131 4 роки тому +54

      He knows the game bro high basketball IQ.

    • @krillinkrillin7027
      @krillinkrillin7027 4 роки тому +57

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

    • @tommyhaggerty5651
      @tommyhaggerty5651 4 роки тому +17

      @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.

  • @32rekt62
    @32rekt62 2 роки тому +34

    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
      @Jtformvp 2 місяці тому +1

      That’s actually really cool

    • @seize3
      @seize3 2 місяці тому

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

  • @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly
    @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly Рік тому +178

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

    • @R_Bray
      @R_Bray 10 місяців тому +5

      Sacramentos biggest accomplishment

  • @kermitzefrog1163
    @kermitzefrog1163 3 роки тому +2726

    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
      @Robbanks0805 3 роки тому +196

      He pretty much nailed it😂🤣

    • @JSamsung12
      @JSamsung12 3 роки тому +129

      such a spot on assessment lol

    • @mitchellg4834
      @mitchellg4834 2 роки тому +56

      Boy was he right

    • @gilbertoisabot
      @gilbertoisabot 2 роки тому +53

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

    • @donjoe5285
      @donjoe5285 2 роки тому +14

      Cough cough Jusuf Nurkić cough

  • @tdh920
    @tdh920 4 роки тому +959

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

    • @xichengxie3485
      @xichengxie3485 3 роки тому +19

      exactly

    • @kyriegotswag1961
      @kyriegotswag1961 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @sebcarlos0642
      @sebcarlos0642 2 роки тому +64

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

    • @misaelchalas8561
      @misaelchalas8561 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @kenron9570
      @kenron9570 2 роки тому +23

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

  • @Raphaeldior1
    @Raphaeldior1 2 роки тому +207

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

  • @Mr.Amazing1694
    @Mr.Amazing1694 2 роки тому +106

    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
      @TheTenCentStory 10 місяців тому

      He's for sure the Floyd Mayweather of basketball

    • @mousalini4095
      @mousalini4095 10 місяців тому +7

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

  • @user-bn1cu3xd1q
    @user-bn1cu3xd1q 4 роки тому +1750

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

    • @tararaner3637
      @tararaner3637 4 роки тому +2

      umm basket ball isn't mature like LikeMikeSike said

    • @matthewrhoads560
      @matthewrhoads560 4 роки тому +96

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

    • @allenvlog4986
      @allenvlog4986 4 роки тому +3

      He mean a boy/kid playing in nba

    • @oriyomilewis644
      @oriyomilewis644 4 роки тому

      You are right.

    • @oriyomilewis644
      @oriyomilewis644 4 роки тому +27

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

  • @cclark3
    @cclark3 3 роки тому +3200

    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
      @bagamasbadalrenze.5338 3 роки тому +95

      He will surely man.

    • @peet404
      @peet404 3 роки тому +177

      Oh he will. His retirement is gonna be unreal!

    • @jacksonbrown9734
      @jacksonbrown9734 3 роки тому +62

      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
      @maxmayer1281 3 роки тому +31

      Cole Clarkson 3 kids lol

    • @cclark3
      @cclark3 3 роки тому +2

      Max Mayer lol I thought I was wrong

  • @lucki2smoove-10kshnnow8
    @lucki2smoove-10kshnnow8 2 роки тому +93

    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
      @bloop2184 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @SaltE333
      @SaltE333 11 місяців тому

      @@bloop2184 Well...

    • @gigilmosiako
      @gigilmosiako 6 місяців тому

      Leflop

  • @jasras5003
    @jasras5003 4 місяці тому +11

    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
      @smoove354 Місяць тому

      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

  • @solomonkessington8136
    @solomonkessington8136 5 років тому +3756

    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
      @kevindurantsfakebackupacco4774 5 років тому +149

      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
      @hitman321100 5 років тому +30

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

    • @user-dn3fn3bg4l
      @user-dn3fn3bg4l 5 років тому +8

      Solomon Kessington Are you black?

    • @MrJimichael
      @MrJimichael 5 років тому +5

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

    • @lazybeastz182
      @lazybeastz182 5 років тому +4

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

  • @krlm2280
    @krlm2280 5 років тому +1116

    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
      @1azey 5 років тому +13

      Partially for tax cuts

    • @gynandroidhead
      @gynandroidhead 5 років тому +52

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

    • @1azey
      @1azey 5 років тому +3

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

    • @gynandroidhead
      @gynandroidhead 5 років тому +58

      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
      @1azey 5 років тому +4

      @@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.

  • @PodcastShane
    @PodcastShane 2 місяці тому +5

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

  • @trashradar1540
    @trashradar1540 Рік тому +14

    "You feel old, Dont you?" 😂😂😂

  • @kealii_fitness6435
    @kealii_fitness6435 4 роки тому +695

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

    • @michaelclayton3114
      @michaelclayton3114 4 роки тому +52

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

  • @starwarstairique
    @starwarstairique 4 роки тому +1213

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

    • @yodune691
      @yodune691 4 роки тому +4

      TT27 right this was recommended for me to

    • @lowkeystudios4217
      @lowkeystudios4217 4 роки тому +5

      Waiting for Zion

    • @luisangelsiri9876
      @luisangelsiri9876 4 роки тому +14

      Going to see The firts Game Of my Man Zaza Pachulia

    • @trueflip25
      @trueflip25 4 роки тому +1

      Stephen Curry or Kawhi Leonard.

    • @gegewepe8973
      @gegewepe8973 4 роки тому +2

      Don't forget Brian Scalabrine's first NBA game

  • @BryanX64
    @BryanX64 2 місяці тому +10

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

  • @Jearbearjenkins
    @Jearbearjenkins Рік тому +52

    This perfectly summarises his first stint with the cavs. Sublime, carrying the team and exceeding all expectations… but the team let him down and they came up short in the end

  • @epicjackson9070
    @epicjackson9070 3 роки тому +838

    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
      @lethalfang 3 роки тому +82

      For a high-school'er!?

    • @mistahozzy
      @mistahozzy 3 роки тому +51

      At 18 yrs old too lol

    • @snowhillmediainc4383
      @snowhillmediainc4383 3 роки тому +32

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

    • @kevindarden8820
      @kevindarden8820 2 роки тому +16

      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
      @cezarriomcqueen7070 Рік тому +2

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

  • @diegoalemao22
    @diegoalemao22 5 років тому +1623

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

    • @jr-pn1dt
      @jr-pn1dt 5 років тому +89

      Diego Silva fr every game one team goes down 13 😂

    • @takeflight2337
      @takeflight2337 5 років тому +255

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

    • @Clampiest
      @Clampiest 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @saadsarwar485
      @saadsarwar485 4 роки тому +3

      @@takeflight2337 hahah

    • @takeflight2337
      @takeflight2337 4 роки тому +73

      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?

  • @JustinDufrene
    @JustinDufrene 2 роки тому +11

    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

  • @yukon6370
    @yukon6370 2 роки тому +50

    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
      @mikespeight8805 10 місяців тому +1

      Lmao

    • @mousalini4095
      @mousalini4095 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @mauricedavis1740
      @mauricedavis1740 9 місяців тому +3

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

  • @shaheryarking
    @shaheryarking 5 років тому +1453

    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
      @madkilla707 5 років тому +6

      Now He's Nothing Nowadays

    • @kwatkins4222
      @kwatkins4222 5 років тому +1

      Facts

    • @joiri9498
      @joiri9498 5 років тому +163

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

    • @132james1
      @132james1 5 років тому +36

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

    • @dopemango4653
      @dopemango4653 5 років тому

      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

  • @sonichallbartender
    @sonichallbartender 3 роки тому +1529

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

    • @bootneyleefarnsworth8224
      @bootneyleefarnsworth8224 3 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @joshuawilliams7653
      @joshuawilliams7653 3 роки тому +6

      The #3 player all time behind MJ and Kareem

    • @KingGeorge23
      @KingGeorge23 3 роки тому +77

      @@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
      @joshuawilliams7653 3 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @mrblend 3 роки тому

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

  • @thes7519
    @thes7519 11 місяців тому +7

    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

  • @JesusRodriguez-se5qs
    @JesusRodriguez-se5qs 9 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @brandonchen317
    @brandonchen317 4 роки тому +1197

    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
      @jakob31448 4 роки тому +120

      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
      @008r9 4 роки тому +45

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

    • @Godrocksandyousuck
      @Godrocksandyousuck 4 роки тому +22

      IM THAT NIGGA

    • @carybtyd
      @carybtyd 4 роки тому +42

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

    • @thelegend90028
      @thelegend90028 4 роки тому +24

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

  • @Gamer-jv8uv
    @Gamer-jv8uv 4 роки тому +190

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

  • @koby5915
    @koby5915 2 роки тому +14

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

  • @jaseanmartin2068
    @jaseanmartin2068 2 місяці тому +2

    And Decades later You are the first player in nba history to score 40,000 points all time❤

  • @YoungBloodOldSoul90
    @YoungBloodOldSoul90 3 роки тому +149

    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...

  • @luke4010
    @luke4010 4 роки тому +123

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

  • @teacheyd
    @teacheyd Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @TikkiPuncha808
    @TikkiPuncha808 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @zetsutsuletsu2034
    @zetsutsuletsu2034 5 років тому +614

    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
      @dopemango4653 5 років тому +29

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

    • @w4wumbo23
      @w4wumbo23 4 роки тому +70

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

    • @ChawsFTW
      @ChawsFTW 4 роки тому +75

      @@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
      @ChawsFTW 4 роки тому +9

      @@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
      @w4wumbo23 4 роки тому +46

      @@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"

  • @jeo2362
    @jeo2362 3 роки тому +598

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

  • @mattirwin463
    @mattirwin463 Рік тому +9

    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

  • @kristanlexambat3974
    @kristanlexambat3974 2 роки тому +1

    I have never seen anyone seem to look like he facilitated and carried his team in his f*cking first game?!! the king really is something else and he still doing it. sheeeeesh 🤯

  • @Aussiebloke311
    @Aussiebloke311 4 роки тому +638

    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
      @fishjuice3987 4 роки тому +1

      Stat padding but yea

    • @DJ-ys9pv
      @DJ-ys9pv 4 роки тому +69

      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
      @fishjuice3987 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @fishjuice3987
      @fishjuice3987 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @DJ-ys9pv
      @DJ-ys9pv 4 роки тому +24

      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.

  • @lukehatch1300
    @lukehatch1300 3 роки тому +65

    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.

  • @LuckyPWA
    @LuckyPWA Рік тому +26

    This is why I think lebron is up there with Jordan. He was able to come straight out of high school and dominate, and continuously get better throughout his career.

  • @rob9295
    @rob9295 Рік тому +4

    Crazy im watching this while he's going for the scoring record tonight. Fast 20 years man.

  • @isaiahbreckbill1741
    @isaiahbreckbill1741 3 роки тому +74

    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!

  • @astroontop
    @astroontop Рік тому +4

    Who’s here after Jabari Smith Jr reminded Lebron about this day 🤘🚀

  • @rickyrichreacts9667
    @rickyrichreacts9667 2 роки тому +2

    Ahh MEMORIES! I remember watching this live and then later on in the night I watched WWE Raw Or Smackdown can't remember which one lol

  • @honorable5730
    @honorable5730 4 роки тому +2286

    I wonder what will Zion do in his first game

    • @greysonG10
      @greysonG10 4 роки тому +413

      Honestly doubt it'll be anything like this.

    • @tinhinnh
      @tinhinnh 4 роки тому +69

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

    • @tvph
      @tvph 4 роки тому +42

      Honorable nothing

    • @potcha
      @potcha 4 роки тому +160

      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
      @laikennewc8966 4 роки тому +109

      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

  • @BounceHeaven
    @BounceHeaven 4 роки тому +75

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

  • @membersonlydave
    @membersonlydave 3 місяці тому +1

    these werent just the kings. these were the nba powerhouse kings at the time. absolute studs. he might not have got the W, but he did put the entire league on notice.

  • @gghdjekrkk7711
    @gghdjekrkk7711 Рік тому +2

    in todays league if you calculate the points and assist with the inflation(change of ppg and apg overall in the league )this would be a
    31p 11a 4steals debut that is insane

  • @BasketballSpotlight
    @BasketballSpotlight 5 років тому +509

    What a first game!

    • @jerico9263
      @jerico9263 5 років тому +12

      Nba players dont come in good like this no more

    • @outoftime417
      @outoftime417 5 років тому +1

      Jerico exactly what I was thinking

    • @supremerice3787
      @supremerice3787 5 років тому

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

    • @jerico9263
      @jerico9263 5 років тому +3

      @@supremerice3787 luka is good bron just did everything

    • @ricanLegend2003
      @ricanLegend2003 5 років тому

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

  • @dougiebuckets1364
    @dougiebuckets1364 3 роки тому +336

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

  • @railenherman6482
    @railenherman6482 9 місяців тому +5

    Crazy how far he’s come over the years. Nobody thought he’d be as big as he ended up being.

  • @icepickslim03
    @icepickslim03 5 років тому +201

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

    • @heywubbby4814
      @heywubbby4814 4 роки тому +9

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

    • @iankinzel
      @iankinzel 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @iankinzel
    @iankinzel 4 роки тому +70

    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.

  • @Dwolff1519
    @Dwolff1519 2 місяці тому +6

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

  • @MrSnax24
    @MrSnax24 Рік тому +2

    And to think this season he will become the all time NBA leading scorer. Will have a career stat line of 40k/10k/10k. That will never be duplicated.

  • @ayan3261
    @ayan3261 5 років тому +272

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

    • @kwatkins4222
      @kwatkins4222 5 років тому +9

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

    • @jaybrick8973
      @jaybrick8973 5 років тому +30

      Facts not even kobe was at this level

    • @ronniehall3825
      @ronniehall3825 5 років тому +1

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

    • @DomiTFC
      @DomiTFC 4 роки тому

      Kg

    • @SurfMastery-kz6je
      @SurfMastery-kz6je 4 роки тому

      Sebastian telfair

  • @ohioagainsttheworld676
    @ohioagainsttheworld676 5 років тому +315

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

    • @calhazard5490
      @calhazard5490 5 років тому +11

      Ohio Against The World coincidence

    • @nmbmemphisbeast3690
      @nmbmemphisbeast3690 5 років тому +71

      He was the writer of the Simpsons he predicted the future

    • @shinyee7499
      @shinyee7499 5 років тому +4

      do you have observation haki?

    • @brayanchavez2917
      @brayanchavez2917 5 років тому +1

      Lnfaoo

    • @raymark9392
      @raymark9392 5 років тому +50

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

  • @elonamusk7358
    @elonamusk7358 2 роки тому +3

    Michael jordan was love by people thru out his career. But this kid from akron battled pain and critism from the moment he start playin. I chosed this dude. He had scars of a true greatplayer who faced expectations and adversities. Real 🐐. My 🐐. LBJ

  • @gamerking2840
    @gamerking2840 10 місяців тому +9

    Man I was in college at that time, now I am father of three and looking to retire and this dude is still dropping 40s.

  • @DRAMz-re7oo
    @DRAMz-re7oo 3 роки тому +168

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

    • @intsoccersuperstar1
      @intsoccersuperstar1 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @tasawarjahan8808
      @tasawarjahan8808 2 роки тому

      Lechoke

    • @user-ps6iz6bd9t
      @user-ps6iz6bd9t 2 роки тому +4

      Skip: Stats Padder!!!

    • @Chumlee1235
      @Chumlee1235 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @evanzajdel5143
      @evanzajdel5143 2 роки тому +3

      Just like the GOAT Ben Simmons

  • @christianbailey2695
    @christianbailey2695 3 роки тому +344

    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
      @MarzGrunt 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @seanpule266
      @seanpule266 2 роки тому +22

      @@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
      @MarzGrunt 2 роки тому +4

      @@seanpule266 ight w opinion

    • @vanessacs538
      @vanessacs538 Рік тому +3

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

    • @seanpule266
      @seanpule266 Рік тому

      @@vanessacs538 Fair.

  • @user-vw7to2ed6v
    @user-vw7to2ed6v Рік тому +1

    this is 4yrs from now. wow. i’m watching this to celebrate lebrons birthday, and how much hes done ever since 19. lebrons legacy continues by him, and his kids. Love u king 🤴🏾

  • @emmarjohnfutotana9349
    @emmarjohnfutotana9349 Рік тому +6

    Who's here after Jabari Smith Jr. Told bron that he played against his dad Jabari Sr. 🤣

  • @meechie40
    @meechie40 3 роки тому +43

    Thanks for basically entertaining us for 17 years

  • @chrisa9251
    @chrisa9251 5 років тому +21

    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

  • @gotgreatness
    @gotgreatness Рік тому +3

    Back here after recent events, just want to see how it all began. Greatness

  • @kielcoal5958
    @kielcoal5958 10 місяців тому +16

    Who's here after watching Wemby's Debut Game

  • @ramenrider6651
    @ramenrider6651 5 років тому +471

    Baby faced LeBron with trampoline hops. Good times.

    • @lk7831
      @lk7831 5 років тому +33

      Marcus Mckine he still looked 30 when he was 18

    • @crackerjacker9115
      @crackerjacker9115 4 роки тому +16

      LK he looked 30 when he was born

    • @jamesblunt1915
      @jamesblunt1915 4 роки тому +11

      BABY Faced? Dude looks 25 years old 😂

    • @skp1402
      @skp1402 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @Davidsalam71
      @Davidsalam71 4 роки тому +1

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  • @Nijensoasa
    @Nijensoasa 2 роки тому +43

    That first quarter was absolutely IMMACULATE!

    • @phisharkk
      @phisharkk 4 місяці тому

      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.

  • @kilotre9842
    @kilotre9842 2 роки тому +1

    That tawmahawk dunk from lebron str8 🔥🔥

  • @user-cd8nb2if7e
    @user-cd8nb2if7e 2 місяці тому +2

    It’s crazy that star players use to play 40 minutes could you imagine that now I would hit every parlay

  • @dantewilliams7458
    @dantewilliams7458 2 роки тому +364

    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
      @zekekasichiro-smith4725 2 роки тому +8

      Not ready 😞 less than 5 years I guess.

    • @ydee89
      @ydee89 2 роки тому +6

      😢😢 I'm not yet ready..

    • @dauadahmed9593
      @dauadahmed9593 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @tayyates3515
      @tayyates3515 Рік тому +3

      It's gonna be a Sad Day

    • @Riceeater_95
      @Riceeater_95 Рік тому

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

  • @chrisharden9074
    @chrisharden9074 4 роки тому +135

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

    • @CBWMSJR
      @CBWMSJR 4 роки тому +8

      Typical LeBron James line

    • @lmaonice9796
      @lmaonice9796 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @jacksondbrophy9
      @jacksondbrophy9 3 роки тому

      @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

  • @JPiddle
    @JPiddle 2 роки тому +1

    19th year currently averaging damn 30 😳! 🐐

  • @DanielESeo
    @DanielESeo Рік тому +2

    Jabari Smith Jr. reminding Bron he played with his dad brought me here lol

  • @Ice-916
    @Ice-916 3 роки тому +98

    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
      @mheppal 3 роки тому +11

      That layup got me moist

    • @12tony88
      @12tony88 3 роки тому +2

      @@mheppal ayo?

    • @eljahihamgottin4540
      @eljahihamgottin4540 3 роки тому +4

      That layup got me moist

    • @12tony88
      @12tony88 3 роки тому +1

      @@eljahihamgottin4540 yoooo

    • @eljahihamgottin4540
      @eljahihamgottin4540 3 роки тому +10

      @@12tony88 Don't deny that layup got you moist. Accept the moistness.

  • @jonathanaxelbalmeo6319
    @jonathanaxelbalmeo6319 3 роки тому +961

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

  • @moluvjrable
    @moluvjrable Рік тому +5

    And now He's the All-Time Leader in Points 🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @thenaughtychickboy6326
    @thenaughtychickboy6326 Рік тому +3

    Watching after jabari jr said hey lebron u played against my dad ur first nba game😅

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 5 років тому +171

    DEFINITELY MUCH WATCH!!

    • @ziadeissa3_
      @ziadeissa3_ 5 років тому +8

      DEFINITELY MUCH GRAMMAR!! 😂😂😂

    • @snooppp8873
      @snooppp8873 5 років тому +3

      why do I see you everywhere

    • @idunno1300
      @idunno1300 5 років тому +1

      @@snooppp8873 cuz he's beatifull!!!

    • @jeormormont7470
      @jeormormont7470 4 роки тому

      @@snooppp8873 I swear

    • @j_dug2807
      @j_dug2807 4 роки тому

      How does he have 7k subs with 0 vids

  • @1dudecrush
    @1dudecrush 3 роки тому +50

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

  • @cozzgaming1278
    @cozzgaming1278 Рік тому +2

    42 minutes In your first game is wild gah damn 18 years later he’s still playing heavy minutes like that

  • @gunplaygaming6830
    @gunplaygaming6830 2 роки тому +1

    2003 I was 23 lol 😝 a lifetime ago . Amazing he’s still playing at such a high level.
    Funny watching him now but he couldn’t shoot a lick in high school his jumper got better quick fast and in a hurry.

  • @ThePlaybackRoom
    @ThePlaybackRoom 3 роки тому +79

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

    • @ayuubnur4013
      @ayuubnur4013 2 роки тому +6

      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

  • @alifrombenhill3374
    @alifrombenhill3374 3 роки тому +12

    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.