Why do you think James went to the NBA draft without going to college?

At that time, James was already the best high school student in American civilization. He is only 65,438+08 years old, but he can attract more than 200 reporters to cover his game on the spot. The media unanimously listed him as the next favorite, probably one of the most influential players after Jordan. At that time, you could directly participate in the draft after graduating from NBA high school, but now it is impossible. After a series of reforms, players can no longer go directly to the NBA after graduating from high school, and need to participate in college life for at least one year.

James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

ESPN reporter Brian Vinhorst revealed that James didn't want to be selected by the Cavaliers in the 2003 draft.

Winhorst is known as James's royal reporter by the outside world, so his exposure has certain credibility.

As the first high school student in America, it is natural for James to become the top pick in the draft. The team that can win the top spot every year is the team with the worst record or strength in the league. As we all know, James is from Akron, northern Ohio. Is he really unwilling to play for his hometown team?

Winhorst wrote: "James started watching the game at the home of the Cavaliers when he was a teenager, but he couldn't believe how bad the Cavaliers were at that time." The seats in the stadium are often empty. James went to several games in his senior year, was arranged on the sidelines and visited the dressing room. But when he saw the Cavaliers 17 victory and the lowest attendance rate in the league, James' idea was clear: this team is terrible and he doesn't want to be a part of it. "

Everyone knows what happened afterwards. The Cavaliers chose James, the first high school student in the United States, as the top pick. Then he trained James as a team leader and gave him enough exercise and playing time to help him grow up quickly.

Last season's finals, James led the Cavaliers to a three-game winning streak and won the first championship trophy in Cleveland's 52-year history with a total score of 1-3.

Although it may be true that James doesn't want to play for his hometown team, we can understand that a 18-year-old child does have some psychological gap when he sees the team so embarrassed, the attendance rate of the stadium is extremely low and the team is poorly managed. But in the following years, James did a good job. He always took bringing a championship to his hometown as his ultimate goal. Now that he has fulfilled this wish, his next goal is to bring more championships to the Cavaliers!