Tyrese Haliburton LeBron was my favorite player growing up I was a Cavs fan then Heat fan then Cavs fan again and then Lakers fan before i got drafted That's just how it went

Bleacher Report 2026 NBA Draft prospects talk about their first LeBron James memory

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and everything he did off the court inspired me as well

Magic Michael Kareem Kobe had killer instincts I love LeBron but at times he doesn't bring it the way we want him to bring it like James Harden -Tim Hardaway Sr talks

Magic Michael Kareem Kobe had killer instincts I love LeBron but at times he doesn't bring it the way we want him to bring it like James Harden -Tim Hardaway Sr talks about the top 5

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and stuff he did off the court inspired me as well Before he passed he was exploring starting his own brand and giving athletes better percentages and deals

LeBron James I'm not looking at my year as a disappointment that's for damn sure I was put into positions I never played in my career before actually in my life I've never been a 3rd option in my life