LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, has started his 22nd season in the NBA. At 39 years old, he is the oldest active player in the league. James has consistently captivated fans throughout his career with his extraordinary talent and unparalleled skills on the court. Recently, he shared the pivotal moment when he realized that he had become the face of the NBA
James has achieved another milestone in his career by being featured in the new Netflix series about basketball called “Starting 5.” In the series, the four-time NBA champion discusses his early NBA seasons when he was in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“At around 19 or 20 years old, I realized I was the face of the NBA. I was given the keys to a franchise at 18 years old,” James said.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected James as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. In his debut season, the King immediately started surprising NBA fans with his exceptional skills. Because of his stellar performance, James clinched the Rookie of the Year award.
James Reflects On Navigating Fame From An Early Age
James, who recently criticized the backlash against Russell Westbrook, has been gaining fans since his debut season. Due to his exceptional skills showcased at an early age, George Karl called him “the exception to almost every rule.” However, money and fame have always come with several difficulties. During the discussion in the Starting 5 Netflix series, James mentioned the difficulties he faced during the early years because of fame.
“Can you imagine being 18, 19, 20, or 21, having a bunch of money, able to do whatever you want, but not even being able to walk into a movie theater or amusement park?” James said.
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James spoke about the difficulties he encountered in public spaces due to his high level of fame. Despite this, he managed the situation with remarkable grace and went on to become one of the most celebrated players in NBA history.
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