Dwyane Wade on Being Put Off by a “Co*ky” and “Baby Face” LeBron James in High School: “What?! He Could Leave High School as a Junior and Go Play in the NBA?”

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were like Superman and Batman from 2010 to 2014, when they were teammates in the Miami Heat. As a part of the ’75 Stories’ featured by the NBA, they recorded Dwyane Wade talking about his best friend in the league. In the clip, Wade reminisces about seeing LeBron James for the first time.

Dwyane Wade reveals that his first memory of King James was seeing him in a ‘special’ feature. Therein, James was just a junior in school coming off his junior season. Specifically, Wade describes him as having “a nappy fro, baby face, squeaky voice” and talking about his wish to join the NBA as a junior high school kid.

Further, Wade revealed his impression of LeBron was that he was “co*ky” as it was unthinkable at the time to join the NBA as a high school junior.

He said, “What?! He Could Leave High School as a Junior and Go Play in the NBA?”

However, just like the rest of the world, Wade witnessed greatness personified on 13th December 2002. On that fateful day, ESPN covered its first-ever high school basketball game.

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A 17-year-old LeBron dropped 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists to beat the No. 1 Oak Hill by 20 points. Playing for the St. Vincent-St. Mary, and wearing the number 23, Bron balled out in front of the whole world. Wade recollects thinking that LeBron is on another level.

LeBron James in his 19th season

At just 17, King James had the whole world talking about him. Fast forward 20 years and the world still has not stopped talking about him. LeBron, arguably one of the greatest players to have ever touched the ball, is still performing at a superhuman level. Averaging 29 points in the season, he is currently 2nd in the league for points per game, only behind Kevin Durant.

In spite of his efforts, the Lakers have not been performing well this season. Their win-loss record is at a disappointing 23-24, making them 8th in the West. As Russell Westbrook is still having trouble adjusting to his role in the Lakers, many believe Anthony Davis’ return is the only thing that can make them reach the playoffs.

Will the Lakers qualify for the post-season? Let us know what you think.

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