Michael Jordan began his NBA career on October 26, 1984, playing for the Chicago Bulls against the Washington Bullets. Although he didn’t put up eye-popping numbers in his first game, his performance was still commendable.
Jordan scored 16 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. His accuracy was evident, hitting five of his 16 attempts. The Bulls continued to dominate the game, finishing 109-93.
On October 29, 2003, LeBron James made his professional league debut against the Sacramento Kings. While playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he scored an impressive 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals in 42 minutes.
Despite his amazing performance, the Cavaliers lost 92-106.
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LeBron XI calls Victor Wembanya an ‘alien’
LeBron James was once a rising star in the NBA – a stunning and unique athlete the likes of which the league had never seen before. He has the stature of Karl Malone and the agility and expertise of a top point guard.
Now, the title of “New Sensation” goes to Victor Wembanyama, an unprecedented 7-foot-4 Frenchman who shocked LeBron.
“Every future star over the past few years has been called a ‘unicorn,’ but Victor looks more like an alien,” LeBron said during the Lakers’ season in Las Vegas exclaimed after losing to the Suns in the previous game.
Despite his height, the grace and fluidity he displayed on the court were unparalleled.
“His ball-handling ability, step-back jumper, step-back three-pointer, catch-and-shoot three-pointer and shot-blocking ability all prove that he is a generational talent.
My most sincere wish for him is to stay healthy because that is so important to him. Judging from his constant smile during last night’s game, it’s clear he loves the game. Last night, we saw two of the best players in the draft put up big performances. “
In response to LeBron’s comments, Victor Wembanyama said: “First of all, I’m happy to hear the news because I don’t like being called a ‘unicorn,'” Wembanyama said.
“The word ‘alien’ appeals to me because it symbolizes something that is not of this world. It perfectly describes the person I am trying to be – very unique and original.”
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