The NBA witnessed two of its most significant moments in 2003 and 2010. The all time leading scorer of the league LeBron James found himself at the centre of both of them. In 2003, James was drafted No.1 overall as “The Chosen One” by the Cleveland Cavaliers and in 2010, he made the infamous “decision” to join the Miami Heat. James’ arrival in Miami evoked a mix of emotions. While the Cavaliers fans were heartbroken and frustrated, the Miami residents warmly welcomed The King to their city. However, he was not the only legend that decided to take his talents to the South Beach.

Soccer phenom Lionel Messi decided t0 join Inter Miami early this year marking a historic moment in the US soccer club. Often considered the greatest soccer player of all time, Messi made his Inter Miami debut last night, against Cruz Azul in the League Cup. The Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James also attended the game to witness this immensely significant moment. However, a moment captured during this game had the Akron Hammer cracking up too.

LeBron James reacts to a remarkable moment

The NBA was a completely different game back in the early 2000s. The league has seen an unprecedented change since that era. However, there was one man who stood the test of time and is still dominating the league, LeBron James.

James attended the League Cup matchup of Cruz Azul and Inter Miami to witness Lionel Messi in action. Messi and James also shared a moment before the game as the two legends were captured hugging it out. The game was hard fought till the very end but at the 94th minute, the fans witnessed what they had all been waiting for. In the most dramatic fashion, Lionel Messi scored a goal on a free kick to hand Inter Miami the win. However, a moment during the game grabbed James’ attention.

During the game, James was seen recording moments of the World Cup winner, Messi on his iPhone. However, fans were quick to bring up a moment during The Kid From Akron’s rookie year when he showed up to a WWE match and was seen recording the action on his flip phone. This moment got a response from the King himself, erupting in laughter.

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The 4 time MVP had a hearty laugh reacting to this moment on his Instagram story. His coming of age journey since then signified how long James has been dominating in the NBA. However, he has also witnessed some legendary success of the court over the years.

The King is a certified billionaire

LeBron James is arguably the greatest to ever grace to basketball court. His talent and longevity are unquestionable. The NBA has seen several players come and go but not many have had the level of impact James did on the league. However, James’ success did not only stop on the basketball court.

James became the first ever active NBA player to achieve the billionaire status last year. The 19 time All Star experienced legendary success on court but his business acumen is no joke. He combined his success on court with his sharp business acumen to earn unprecedented wealth as an active player.

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Whether it be his acquisition of the EPL team, Liverpool F.C. or his lifetime deal with Nike, James has always found ways to grow his wealth to unparalleled heights during his illustrious career. He also signed a humungous $97M with the Los Angeles Lakers to further elevate his earnings as an NBA player. His journey from a flip phone to an iPhone saw James become a global icon.