D'Angelo Russell on playing alongside LeBron James He's the first person I saw play in the NBAMy dad took me to my first NBA game He did that signature dunk and I remember cryingI was like this is where I want to be

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

Jalen Brunson Tears Up Seeing His Dad Celebrate the Knicks' Championship

Adam Silver on Wemby He's a huge personality I've enjoyed getting to know him Players come along every once in a while having this incredible skill love the promotional side of it and want to play that role for the league His highlights were blowing up the Internet before coming into the NBA

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

LeBron James Talks About His Absent Father Why didnt my dad wanna be around I feel like Im a pretty cool kid

LeBron James backs down Ajay Mitchell spins and scores the shot over Isaiah HartensteinFirst 2 points for LeBron