Fans are getting nostalgic because it’s been 20 years of beauty and magic from the one and only LeBron James!
It’s been exactly two decades since the NBA superstar began a stellar career that earned him the beloved nickname “King James.” The Ohio sensation marked an incredible feat with the SAME move against the SAME opponent in the SAME area just months after becoming basketball’s all-time leading scorer.
Fans Praise LeBron James With Praise As The King Of Longevity!
The sensational athlete reflected on his long career by proving that he remains the undefeated champion in sports. The 38-year-old marked the 20th anniversary of his superstar status on Instagram, comparing photos from his first and most recent game against the Sacramento Kings.
In both the past and present photos, James performs a fanatical dunk, showing that despite being 20 years apart, he can deliver amazing moves efficiently. The 19-time NBA All-Star’s game took place in the same area of Sacramento on the same day against the same opponent as his first basketball game.
Coincidentally, or perhaps the media personality’s way of marking this milestone, the Ohio sensation wore the same shoes as his first game against the Sacramento Kings — a pair of Nike shoes.
The only difference in snaps is the team James plays for. In 2003, the 38-year-old started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. The side-by-side pictures got the entertainer emotional, who captioned the touching post:
“First match—October 29, 2003. Last night—October 29, 2023. 20 years apart! WILD!! #ThekidfromAkron #striveforgreatness.”
The media personality’s 20th anniversary drew positive reactions from his followers, many of whom celebrated the athlete’s undeniable prowess. “This is why LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of all time,” said one fan.
“20 years ago, I was in primary school, and bro was still going; smh,” another reflected on the NBA star’s career. “King’s first game against the Kings…So fitting,” read a third.
“LeLongevity,” a fellow fan referred to the AP Athlete of the Decade recipient while the Lakers team wrote: “20 years and beyond” with a crown emoji. Sports energy drink brand GOAT Fuel commented, “Has dominated since day one,” with other celebrities joining the praise bandwagon.
Actor Keith Powers claimed he had seen past matches and now the 38-year-old, writing: “I watched both!” While Brazilian footballer Vinícius Júnior expressed his love for his beloved King James with a matching crown emoji. “Let’s go!!! Thanks for 20 years & 2 Decades ??? Greatness!!” One social media user praised the NBA star.
“I’ve been watching since I was in kindergarten, playing on my little tile court in my room. Now I’m almost 26 years old, LeGoat James,” said one fan. “You played your first game the night I was born,” someone announced while another declared the athlete “aging in reverse!”
However, some trolls reared their heads, with one conspiracy theorist claiming Ohio’s recent sensational dunk was planned. “The NBA is so scripted, man, they had to let you off the hook just for this exact picture, lol.” Another hater criticized the Lakers’ loss to the Sacramento Kings with the comment: “Bro, you lost & this dunk is not the same.”
LeBron James Is The Highest Scoring NBA Player Of All Time
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A few months before his 20th anniversary on the court, the 3-time Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year became the highest scoring basketball player in February. The athlete surpassed former title holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record of 38,387 points with an excellent achievement of 38,390 points.
James broke the record in the third quarter of the LA Lakers game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto Arena. The court was packed with family, friends and fans of the athlete, including Abdul-Jabbar, who watched the 38-year-old earn points for being the most outstanding player.
It was an unforgettable moment when the Ohio native scored the final point to reach his new record, with the crowd going wild as Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, announced: “LeBron, you are the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. Congratulations.”
Before becoming the number one player, James became the second basketball player after Abdul-Jabbar to score more than 38,000 points in the beginning of the NBA season. At the time, the media personality told reporters:
“I appreciate the opportunity to play the game at the highest level. I like the game of basketball. I love being a part of the NBA and being able to inspire so many different sets of generations. I think it’s a pretty big problem.”
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