The best of LeBron James' NBA debut

An 18-year-old LeBron James made his NBA debut 20 years ago for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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00:00 (upbeat music)

00:02 - The side of the season opener,

00:06 the much anticipated debut of one LeBron James.

00:10 Here comes LeBron James on the run.

00:12 This is his best part of his game.

00:14 And there's his first assist and it's a beauty.

00:17 (whistle blows)

00:18 - It's a number.

00:19 - LeBron James first shot is good.

00:22 - That's good to see.

00:22 He can score.

00:23 He knows how to play the game.

00:25 - Oh, way off balance over a seven footer

00:28 and he knocked it down.

00:29 James is three for three.

00:30 LeBron coming the other way off the glass.

00:33 - Boozer for a dunk.

00:34 - Here he comes the other way.

00:37 There's your first James jam of his career.

00:39 Whoa.

00:42 Comes in and he has his shot blocked by Jop.

00:44 Here comes Cleveland, chance to make it a one point game.

00:47 (upbeat music)

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00:54 (upbeat music)