just imagining the jump from varsity/aau ball to NBA, going from playing skinny high school kids to battling hardened NBA vets like Doug Christie and Mike Bibby, its crazy. Lebron truly is one of a kind.
+eon boi if u dont hop off this mans nuts. Hes not even fucking close to the greatest, He's not a winner, he had to compose the first nba super team with 3 superstars and still couldnt get it done his first year, disgusting. He almost failed again in 2013 but Ray Allen saved his legacy. Then he goes to Cleveland with 3 other superstars, I mean this is complete garbage its not even fair, why is the nba allowing 3 superstars on the same team, they didnt even allow Kobe cp3 just to compete with this dudes super teams. The funny thing is he went to Cleveland made a new super team and is now not gonna get by the second round, the Heat will run over them, because Dwade is an actual leader and doesnt act like a little bitch and sneak diss on twitter to call out his teammates, this guy is far from great, hes just a good player he dont know how to win games and hes not a leader of his teammates.
they are rebuilding the stadium and LeBron just played the last game in it so LeBron played his first ever game in this stadium and the last ever game in it so they're showing his rookie game to honor him and the stadium
I was fortunate enough to attend this game as an 13 year old kid and remember being happy for Lebron and even more happy the kings got the W. It was the perfect combo to make for a great memory! Damn, this makes me feel old. There was nothing like acro arena even tho the energy wasn’t quite the same after 2002, I’ll never forget that we all got behind the kid. Though we still had a lot of pain as fans, there was something special in the air that night. This was the last real special memory of Arco I have. Thanks dad for making it happen. Shows that those little things you do for your kid live forever.
I was there as well, I was 17, just a little younger than LeBron, which was crazy to me. Got there early to watch him warm up. When you used to be able to go right down to the court. He definitely passed the eye test right away! I’ll never forget that game. Was definitely glad the Kings got the W! A lifetime memory, indeed!
Facing the Sacramento Kings in his first NBA game, LeBron James recorded 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals and shooting 60% from the field. After recording a season-high 41 points against the New Jersey Nets, James became the youngest player in league history to score 40 points in a game. He averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game for the season, and was named Rookie of the Year; becoming the first Cavalier and youngest NBA player to ever receive the award. He joined Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan as the only three players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in their rookie season.
I'm not even a LeBron fan but this first game of his, after all the insane hype, will get recognized more and more as time goes by, especially after his retirement, for what an incredible accomplishment it was..........lesser players would have crumbled under that pressure but he goes out and drops 25/6/9/4 on 60% shooting AS AN 18 YEAR OLD KID in his first ever NBA game. Really unbelievable.
inefekt69 Micheal Jordan First Game 16 points on 5/16 7 assist 6 rebounds 4 steals 5 Turnovers < LeBron First Game 25 points on 12/20 9 assist 6 rebounds 4 steals 2 Turnovers
Outer space, what do you call high schoolers then? Just because they are classified as an adult in a court of law doesn't make them an adult. He was still in high school when he was 18. He got drafted three weeks, assuming they ended the first week of June, after graduating high school. Did he magically turn to an adult the instant he graduated? You're still a kid if you're in high school, even if the law says you're an adult. I've seen court cases where 14 year olds are being tried as an adult. Just because the law says you're adult, doesn't make you an adult.
I tried to JIMout but fail yeah but he played at point guard he’s played point guard before you can play other positions if the coach wants you to. The small forward is just his main position
This brothers a beast from day 1 his 13 years now every time he steps on that court he's the best player every night. This brother is a model of consistency
2:07. This sequence sums it up. LeBron gets his first dunk. The SK point guard was trying to show him up on the next possession with a ricky dribble. Lebron poked it away. THEN... instead of dunking it himself ( to retaliate, rub it in), he passes it to his teammate for the dunk. I watched this live. It told me all I needed to know about LeBron.
Pretty sure LeBron is one of the most talented players to ever play the game. I mean look at him, his body is already nba-prepared, and stronger than some of the players back then. Scored 25 in 1st game (How many rookies will be confident to shoot so many and score at the same time, you must be really good), 9 asts with exceptional court vision (It's sth you cant be taught basically). Thats why he's "The Chosen ONE".
+Jim Reaper Yeah averaging 35.8 points per game in the finals in addition to 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists....what a choker. First player in NBA history to lead both teams in all three of those statistics.
2:28 is honestly the most impressive play of his debut. I don't see many other 18 year old's making this play in their first NBA game, especially after he just got a break away dunk like last possession.
i Wikipedia'd lebron the other day and looked at all his accolades . this dude has a very legitimate claim as the best basketball player EVER . he received awards as the best in his entire time playing ball from a child . he never had to get better he was always the " better " his whole time playing ball .a
Yep a case can be made of him as the goat. Easily top 3-4 all time. Hard cuz the other players were different positions, eras, play styles. Mj, kareem, lebron. Then u got Kobe, shaq, wilt, hakeem, bird, magic etc
@@Sc0rch91 There's no kobe without shaq. 2004 lakers lost 4-1 to Detroit pistons. Shaq had the best stats for the lakers all 3 finals. 2007 Lebron defeats Detroit piston 4-2 in conference finals. Lebron scored 25 out of the last cavs points to force pistons into double ot and cavs won. Being called the choosen one has a better ring into practicing 1000 shots a day just for a 7'0 man partying and outperforming you in the finals.
2:28 is what I liked the most. One part of his game we often don't talk a lot is how selfless he is. He always wants to get everybody envolved, it has always been a part of his game, I'm glad we have a player of his calliber with that mentality. My childhood idol, for sure.
That's exactly what was talked about when Lebron arrived in the league because that's how he played the game. Same as Ben Simmons but unfortunately he didn't improve his game. Unfortunately in today's league everything is about scoring
Even though I've rooted against him sometimes and not always liked his decisions. I've never taken for granted being able to watch him and just how great he is. I really don't think I'll see another player as good as him in my lifetime.
Decided to come back and see Lebrons first bucket after breaking the record. For some reason I always remembered he dropped 25 his first game. I was in eighth grade when this happened, I’m 33 in a month now. Wild. And for the record I was a Lebron hater from the beginning as I was a melo fan and than when that became no debate I rode with Kobe lol. It’s impressive what he’s done.
+Tim Go That last shot from Lebron personifies the Kings this year (and last year, and the year before, and the year before, and the year before...sigh)
+8kings23 I think the reason why I said this year's kings is because of the me first attitude of this team. No defense. No effort. But hey, we get to pad stats!
Anyone notice how his first dunk of his career made their team have 23 points? Coincidence? I think not (2x3=6, 6 was his number in Miami. He won 2 rings wearing #6 and 6/2=3. There are 3 sides on a triangle, which means that Lebron is part of the illuminati!)
I remember this day. I am the same age as Lebron. I started college at UC Davis as a freshman when he started his first game. I even remember the Nike commercial too. It's amazing that he's still playing and at the top of this game 17 years later. I really wanna see him break 2 decade mark.... which is only a couple of years shy of the Kings making any playoffs.
I was 1 month and 7 days old when he played this game. I guess that’s a reason why Lebron is a big inspiration to me. His career started basically at the same time my life started. Both of our journeys were intertwined.
really enjoy this cause it's got the good AND the bad. seeing him nail jumpers or drive for layups is nice. seeing him get beat bad on D or turning the ball over on terrible passes is also nice, though. he's came SO FAR with his game since then.
Jade Chisholm I understand that, but lonzo is still young and has a lot of time to improve. His potential is pretty good and he showed a lot of improvement throughout the season. His scoring needs improvement, but the rest of his game is pretty good. The Lakers knew that going into drafting him, but all fans want to see is scoring and will label him a bust because he hadn’t excelled at that. Basketball isn’t just about scoring. His dad also hyped him up to be a lot better than he actually was, and a lot of fans had higher expectations because of that, which is foolish. The Lakers knew what they were getting out of him.
18 year old man child.... against a very good sac kings team he did great displaying his all around skills and intelligence. I liked him better during these years instead of now but he is top 3 all time
you can tell from the first game he played that it was gonna be 50/50 as far as love/hate...so many people resented him for how hyped he was coming into the nba and some for that reason never became fans
Every time i feel the need to talk shit about LeBrons greatness I watch videos like these of his rookie year. This dude was great well beyond his years.
I believe it was the best debut game in sports history just that steal and then beautiful feed to good ol Ricky Davis one of my favorite nba plays ever.. Ricky Davis was one of my favorite players as well from back in the day in my childhood I remember when the wolves traded for him that one year they had jerseys on the concourse level that were being printed right in front of you if you wanted his jersey that night & my mom got me one still got it like 20 years later too
it makes me sad that this is by far the most popular video on the kings channel
So thats why its the verified Kings channel. Makes sense
Sad the only thing raptors fans remember is Vince carter at least the Kings won a few championships back in the day what have the raptors done?
Wwe Guy kings haven't won a single game
The King > The Kings
Lmfao
Props to the Kings for putting this video on their channel.
not much else to put on their channel since they're shiyyt
Fuuuuck Kevin Duraaaaaaant
this video is mostly Kings highlights anyway
'coz they know who's the real King! hahaja
Props for putting up a video that's going to get the much more attention than they would get otherwise?
25 points with 60% FG percentage, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals on a debut from an 18 year old player!
Gun Murat Ilban if it was my fist game my stats would be 5 fouls! 10 bricks and a bloody nose
Milk 2 Percent ant beat me, I'd prolly have double that and score my first bucket on the wrong goal
some 2k shit
if it was my first game, it would also be my last game cause I'd probably get cut from the roster.
Carrying teams on his back from day one
LeBron is the only remaining active player from this game
thats pretty crazy.. what was it like 16 years ago? cuz the video quality is 180p :P
Wait really? I’m not researching I’m to lazy
2 years later lebron is still playing
Gary Waxter Did you use the code?
Lebron just scored 36 points and 4 blocks in Lakers win against rockets yesterday
seems like he's still good
Some guys don't get 25 points and 9 assist in one game their whole career, the king did it in his first game at 18 years old.
cough kwame brown cough
If Jeremy Lin gets that everyone chants linsanity
Dabb Laflare your a dumbass
Matthew EverythingGaming with ease, and I'm a kings fan
Matthew EverythingGaming the flop or choke
Lebron's first assist was a perfect foreshadowing of how good of a passer he would become.
He assisted 9 that game. Already regular stats for him
He was already a good passer
The announcer literally said okay he’s about to do what he’s known for just prior to the pass
Shout out from 2020. Leading the league in assist in his 17th season.
Who would’ve thought in the future this guy would be carrying a purse to games. One of the best ever. Got lame af tho.
This lebron kid just got beginners luck, not like hes gonna dominate or anything
Brady22 I smell sarcasm
Ikr the only thing hes going to keep consistent in his career is that air ball
Really beginners luck
I smell a Woosh soon
Im gonna woosh myself for this
I wonder how he is doing now
Hecatrice prob not that good don’t hear about him anymore
Hecatrice nobody knows what happened to him or where he is now
Same lol.... heard he spent his career in Lithuania.... Probably a bust.
Hecatrice I really Hope his doing okay 😕
Paolo Medina Tryna diss my nigga gelo?
just imagining the jump from varsity/aau ball to NBA, going from playing skinny high school kids to battling hardened NBA vets like Doug Christie and Mike Bibby, its crazy. Lebron truly is one of a kind.
Greatest Highschool player of all time no doubt
+Jontre Becnel lol he's a little more than that buddy.
+eon Elaborate on that.
+Lance McFly he's a little more than the greatest high school player of all time. He's arguably the greatest basketball player of all time.
+eon boi if u dont hop off this mans nuts. Hes not even fucking close to the greatest, He's not a winner, he had to compose the first nba super team with 3 superstars and still couldnt get it done his first year, disgusting. He almost failed again in 2013 but Ray Allen saved his legacy.
Then he goes to Cleveland with 3 other superstars, I mean this is complete garbage its not even fair, why is the nba allowing 3 superstars on the same team, they didnt even allow Kobe cp3 just to compete with this dudes super teams. The funny thing is he went to Cleveland made a new super team and is now not gonna get by the second round, the Heat will run over them, because Dwade is an actual leader and doesnt act like a little bitch and sneak diss on twitter to call out his teammates, this guy is far from great, hes just a good player he dont know how to win games and hes not a leader of his teammates.
When your team sucks for so long you make videos about other teams players.
they are rebuilding the stadium and LeBron just played the last game in it so LeBron played his first ever game in this stadium and the last ever game in it so they're showing his rookie game to honor him and the stadium
Otto Buchmann
still you think they would make it if they were good, lol
Blodus yeah its honoring a player and there stadium
+Blodus lol W
it's not the real kings CZcams page.
I was fortunate enough to attend this game as an 13 year old kid and remember being happy for Lebron and even more happy the kings got the W. It was the perfect combo to make for a great memory! Damn, this makes me feel old. There was nothing like acro arena even tho the energy wasn’t quite the same after 2002, I’ll never forget that we all got behind the kid. Though we still had a lot of pain as fans, there was something special in the air that night. This was the last real special memory of Arco I have. Thanks dad for making it happen. Shows that those little things you do for your kid live forever.
2002 NBA CHAMPIONS
I was there as well, I was 17, just a little younger than LeBron, which was crazy to me. Got there early to watch him warm up. When you used to be able to go right down to the court. He definitely passed the eye test right away! I’ll never forget that game. Was definitely glad the Kings got the W! A lifetime memory, indeed!
The fact that his first game is against the Kings, and turns out that he will be KING JAMES is just mesmerizing!
Are you kidding me 25 points and 9 assists on the first NBA game??? O__O
2k myplayer
+Chris true 😂
Facing the Sacramento Kings in his first NBA game, LeBron James recorded 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals and shooting 60% from the field. After recording a season-high 41 points against the New Jersey Nets, James became the youngest player in league history to score 40 points in a game. He averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game for the season, and was named Rookie of the Year; becoming the first Cavalier and youngest NBA player to ever receive the award. He joined Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan as the only three players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in their rookie season.
and lebron was still 18....lol im 19 and i couldnt see myself in the nba.....
he is lebron james...
I'm not even a LeBron fan but this first game of his, after all the insane hype, will get recognized more and more as time goes by, especially after his retirement, for what an incredible accomplishment it was..........lesser players would have crumbled under that pressure but he goes out and drops 25/6/9/4 on 60% shooting AS AN 18 YEAR OLD KID in his first ever NBA game. Really unbelievable.
Right. At age 18 I was still sneak watching porn on my Mom's computer.
Lol^
inefekt69 18 years of age is not a kid dumbass
inefekt69 Micheal Jordan First Game 16 points on 5/16 7 assist 6 rebounds 4 steals 5 Turnovers < LeBron First Game 25 points on 12/20 9 assist 6 rebounds 4 steals 2 Turnovers
Outer space, what do you call high schoolers then? Just because they are classified as an adult in a court of law doesn't make them an adult. He was still in high school when he was 18. He got drafted three weeks, assuming they ended the first week of June, after graduating high school. Did he magically turn to an adult the instant he graduated? You're still a kid if you're in high school, even if the law says you're an adult. I've seen court cases where 14 year olds are being tried as an adult. Just because the law says you're adult, doesn't make you an adult.
Had 25 pts in his first game AND this is when handchecking was still allowed too
WOW
People don’t know he played Point Guard most of this game.
Bruh he's a small forward...
I tried to JIMout but fail yeah but he played at point guard he’s played point guard before you can play other positions if the coach wants you to. The small forward is just his main position
point guard is his true position low key
And he went on and played Shooting Guard the rest of his rookie season
@@itriedtojimoutbutfail8498 and a PG
This brothers a beast from day 1 his 13 years now every time he steps on that court he's the best player every night. This brother is a model of consistency
Are you the real Tony Snell?
+Cody Sullivan no
+Cody Sullivan yah you dumbass
+Mushasherps why would that not be him stupid it says his name right there!!!!!^^^
2:07. This sequence sums it up. LeBron gets his first dunk. The SK point guard was trying to show him up on the next possession with a ricky dribble. Lebron poked it away. THEN... instead of dunking it himself ( to retaliate, rub it in), he passes it to his teammate for the dunk.
I watched this live. It told me all I needed to know about LeBron.
Whos here after jabari smith jr and lebron's conversation last game?
2:08 giving me chills in 2019
Pretty sure LeBron is one of the most talented players to ever play the game. I mean look at him, his body is already nba-prepared, and stronger than some of the players back then. Scored 25 in 1st game (How many rookies will be confident to shoot so many and score at the same time, you must be really good), 9 asts with exceptional court vision (It's sth you cant be taught basically). Thats why he's "The Chosen ONE".
Yea if he had good teammates everyone else would know that too
people tend to forget that the King made his NBA debut at 18 years old
the king made his debut....against the kings lol
Most soccer plays debut at that age they just skip college
*players
@@noahe1011 but soccer players r gay so no one cares
Bostino BadDog They’re not gay, their boyfriends are
Who's here after Bron broke Kareem's scoring record?
Great pass at 2:30. He had a chance to get his second dunk and two more points in his first game but he gave it to his teammate, thats a team player
yup it show a lot of maturity even at this early age
Peja stojakovic was so underrated
This Kings team is underrated. Too bad the NBA had to rig it for Kobrick...
Kemo23 he made it rain in the 2011 Finals
The Dream xactly all those unknown calls 😑
The Dream now your not saying that
I'm so glad that he got a ring
Dam his first dunk made his teams score his jersey number
O yeah
Illuminati
+Devonte confirmed
+i cant think of a good name numerological order as well. 3×2 = 6. 3+2= 5
+Devonte 3+2+1=6
You just knew he was gonna be special from the first jumpball this guy is unbelievable he's in my top 3 of all time.
Who's here because of Jabari Smith Jr comments ?
And the legend was born
*chocker
+Jim Reaper Yeah averaging 35.8 points per game in the finals in addition to 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists....what a choker.
First player in NBA history to lead both teams in all three of those statistics.
+Justin Harvey Also had the first 40 point triple double in the Finals since 1969
would've been 1-4 if Ray Allen didn't save his choking ass in the 2013 finals.
bring up all the useless stats you want, but he's only 2-4. Lebron is a whiny ass bitch. he ain't tough like the all time greats.
Still have this on VHS tape
Do you still have a VCR? I want one just for the memories.
awesome.
pure nostalgia.
u must have a REALLY old tv
JesusismyKing777 can I have it
JesusismyKing777 I have his ultrasound photos. try to top that.
2:28 is honestly the most impressive play of his debut. I don't see many other 18 year old's making this play in their first NBA game, especially after he just got a break away dunk like last possession.
LeBron's first ever basket was a Fade Away, and now passing Kareem for the All Time Scoring Record with guess what, A FADE AWAY! CONGRATS GOAT! 🐐
Still disappointed it wasn’t with his patented tomahawk.
he was so confident already
I wish the Kings played this well today... Miss how hyped this building used to get.
This Kings team was good and fun to watch back in the day.
So grateful to say I was one of only 17,317 people on earth that was there live for Lebron James very first NBA game!
i Wikipedia'd lebron the other day and looked at all his accolades . this dude has a very legitimate claim as the best basketball player EVER . he received awards as the best in his entire time playing ball from a child . he never had to get better he was always the " better " his whole time playing ball .a
Yep a case can be made of him as the goat. Easily top 3-4 all time. Hard cuz the other players were different positions, eras, play styles. Mj, kareem, lebron. Then u got Kobe, shaq, wilt, hakeem, bird, magic etc
This kid gon drop 51 in a finals game for sure
Mogu lmao
No ducking way u got that right
81 has about 5 better rings to it
King That’s not relevant to anything here weirdo
@@Sc0rch91 There's no kobe without shaq. 2004 lakers lost 4-1 to Detroit pistons. Shaq had the best stats for the lakers all 3 finals. 2007 Lebron defeats Detroit piston 4-2 in conference finals. Lebron scored 25 out of the last cavs points to force pistons into double ot and cavs won. Being called the choosen one has a better ring into practicing 1000 shots a day just for a 7'0 man partying and outperforming you in the finals.
2:28 is what I liked the most.
One part of his game we often don't talk a lot is how selfless he is. He always wants to get everybody envolved, it has always been a part of his game, I'm glad we have a player of his calliber with that mentality.
My childhood idol, for sure.
That's exactly what was talked about when Lebron arrived in the league because that's how he played the game. Same as Ben Simmons but unfortunately he didn't improve his game. Unfortunately in today's league everything is about scoring
Even though I've rooted against him sometimes and not always liked his decisions. I've never taken for granted being able to watch him and just how great he is. I really don't think I'll see another player as good as him in my lifetime.
I'm here because of what Jabari Smith Jr. said to Lebron. Lebron played with Jabari Smith Sr. on his 1st NBA game. haha
Same hahaha
Nice Tribute by the Kings organisation. Long live both Kings 👑
RIP Kings
No one will ever deny LeBron's exceptional gifts.....
still get goosebumps watching this like
The first dunk... we really didn’t know what was about to happen to the league.
I forgot how fun the kings used to be to watch back then
Here to spot Jabari Smith senior, after his son told Lebron he played against him in this game.
Decided to come back and see Lebrons first bucket after breaking the record. For some reason I always remembered he dropped 25 his first game. I was in eighth grade when this happened, I’m 33 in a month now. Wild. And for the record I was a Lebron hater from the beginning as I was a melo fan and than when that became no debate I rode with Kobe lol. It’s impressive what he’s done.
1:02, for sure he can...he just scored 38k+++ by passing Kareem for #1 spot. Damn, feels surreal.
Who's here looking for jabari smith?🤣
Still watching it in 2018!
Something tells me he'll be one of the greatest players ever
The opposite of this year's Kings.
Try last 10 years
+Tim Go That last shot from Lebron personifies the Kings this year (and last year, and the year before, and the year before, and the year before...sigh)
+8kings23 I think the reason why I said this year's kings is because of the me first attitude of this team. No defense. No effort. But hey, we get to pad stats!
Anyone notice how his first dunk of his career made their team have 23 points? Coincidence? I think not (2x3=6, 6 was his number in Miami. He won 2 rings wearing #6 and 6/2=3. There are 3 sides on a triangle, which means that Lebron is part of the illuminati!)
D:
Besides that LeBron's first career game was against the Kings. And what is his nickname "King James"
LOL!
+James Wabrek thats it lmao
Alex jones?
99.9% of EVERY NBA rookie: " I've gotta prove myself to these guys"
Lebron James FIRST NBA game:" Follow my lead".
I remember this day. I am the same age as Lebron. I started college at UC Davis as a freshman when he started his first game. I even remember the Nike commercial too. It's amazing that he's still playing and at the top of this game 17 years later. I really wanna see him break 2 decade mark.... which is only a couple of years shy of the Kings making any playoffs.
Damn he’s good! He might even win MVP in the future!
Solid game. This kid could be good someday.
bad joke
@@capitanfuturo594 Serious Sal.
I was 1 month and 7 days old when he played this game.
I guess that’s a reason why Lebron is a big inspiration to me. His career started basically at the same time my life started. Both of our journeys were intertwined.
Who's here when lebron becomes a leading scorer in nba
Bron been carrying the Cavs since day one 😭
“He much better than I thought he would be “ 😂 lmaoooo try the best ever to play
2nd best
really enjoy this cause it's got the good AND the bad. seeing him nail jumpers or drive for layups is nice. seeing him get beat bad on D or turning the ball over on terrible passes is also nice, though. he's came SO FAR with his game since then.
Who’s here after what happen last night?😂
20 years later..
That’s just wild
Lmao and people give lonzo an excuse cause he’s 19 after his nba debut😂
Peter Kim different players develop along different time lines. A lot of good players weren’t good right away. Jimmy butler is a prime example
Ben Peterson Jimmy butler was trash and worked in the off-season... he wasn’t a lottery pick. Nothing was really expected from him
Jade Chisholm I understand that, but lonzo is still young and has a lot of time to improve. His potential is pretty good and he showed a lot of improvement throughout the season. His scoring needs improvement, but the rest of his game is pretty good. The Lakers knew that going into drafting him, but all fans want to see is scoring and will label him a bust because he hadn’t excelled at that. Basketball isn’t just about scoring. His dad also hyped him up to be a lot better than he actually was, and a lot of fans had higher expectations because of that, which is foolish. The Lakers knew what they were getting out of him.
@Ashton Frailey The ghetto's favorite insult, 'ignorant'. Let me guess, I sound ignorant?
@Ashton Frailey Oh nice, I hope you are having a nice day!
These Kings were so fun to watch. RIP Sacramento Kings 2000-2004
0:45 the same fade away that broke the all time record 38,386 pts later
18 year old man child.... against a very good sac kings team he did great displaying his all around skills and intelligence. I liked him better during these years instead of now but he is top 3 all time
hell yeah
I'd say the Miami one is the best Lebron. Not just due to his athleticism but due to his IQ and passing ability. Not to mention his leadership.
The Dream 2012-2014 was LeBron at the highest level.
the beginning of a legendary career
you can tell from the first game he played that it was gonna be 50/50 as far as love/hate...so many people resented him for how hyped he was coming into the nba and some for that reason never became fans
Where the journey started and he is still breaking records 20yrs later! Amazing!
Every time i feel the need to talk shit about LeBrons greatness I watch videos like these of his rookie year. This dude was great well beyond his years.
Notice how they actually make cuts to the basket and play defense instead of jacking up 3's, I miss this NBA
Came here cuz he broke Kareem's record tonight. Congrats King
Anyone after LeBron became the all time top score leader?
38,388 🎉
2017 and LeBron the only player in the building still in the league
20 years later….. best of all time
and that ladies and gentleman is how a star takes his first match in the NBA, absolute relaxation and flow.
I remember watching this at 10 years old with my grandma
Did u watch this on a broadcast tv or in the arena?
This kid has a great future hope he gets a ring
He started that year playing against kids in high school...and then finished the year in the NBA...crazy stuff.
I went to this game, opening night at the old Arco arena!
Really? 😮💅💯
Is this where his name King James came from or am I just a fucking idiot
gimme your ring
+Trevor Ellis XD
Imagine if Michael Jordan played for 1 more season and played against LeBron James 😱
I believe it was the best debut game in sports history just that steal and then beautiful feed to good ol Ricky Davis one of my favorite nba plays ever.. Ricky Davis was one of my favorite players as well from back in the day in my childhood I remember when the wolves traded for him that one year they had jerseys on the concourse level that were being printed right in front of you if you wanted his jersey that night & my mom got me one still got it like 20 years later too
who's here after Bron drained his 38388th
pts?
He hasn't changed a bit, still witnessing GREATNESS!!
It’s crazy EVERY game Lebron plays it feel like a playoff game from the crowd
You know you're great when the opposing team's video is about you instead of their team
2016 Golden State Warriors vs. 2012 Miami Heat vs. 2001 Sacramento Kings.
^ Any variation of that needs to occur!
change the 2012 heats to the 2013 heats.
2013 Heat. They would beat the Kings and that Warriors game would be a shootout. Kings would lose to Warriors.
1996 Bulls.
Aleksa Jevtic They would beat anyone.
+jacob Fine Who gives a fuck about the 2001 kings? They didn't even make it to the Finals lmao
2:05 He does that steal and dunk nearly every game. Lmfao
I know Lebron's been amazing from the start but I forgot how awesome the 2000s kings were. Such a fun team and it shows
The fact that Jabari Smith Jr.'s dad was in that Kings team is crazy
And the rest is history...
We all gonna come back to this video after Lebron’s retirement so I’m just gonna put this down first. 🙌
Yup. Found Jabari Smith Sr.
Wow. Amazing. Been balling hard since day 1.
How did LeBron make the starting line up on his FIRST GAME
And started every game but 1 since
This is the only thing the sacramento kings have to be proud of lol
Fuck no. The real 2002 NBA champs.
@@smutib2863 😂😂 give up already
@@zt3862 I'm not a Kings fan but the refs rigged the CF against Lakers
@@NikoNekoa lol ,cry more 😭 😂
@@m.rohith1821 You think that's gonna piss me off?