A reminder of the unprecedented expectations LeBron James faced: This is the introduction ESPN aired prior to his nationally televised high school game against No. 1 Oak Hill in 2002.

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20 years ago LeBron made his playoff debut Dropped a 32 point triple double

41-year-old LeBron James full highlights vs Oklahoma City Thunder tonight 90-108 L - Game 1 - Western Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs27 Points on 1217 FG 706 36 from 3 01 FT 4 Rebounds 1 Off Reb 6 Assists 2 TOV 1 PF and a - of -6 in 3618 minutes played

LeBron James full highlights vs Oklahoma City Thunder tonight 107-125 L - Game 2 - Western Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs23 Points on 918 FG 14 from 3 44 FT 2 Rebounds 1 Off Reb 6 Assists 3 TOV 3 Steals 1 PF and a - of -9 in 3747 minutes played

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LeBron James drives and scores the And-1 layup on Isaiah Hartenstein to start game 1 vs OKC with replays