"The Cleveland Cavaliers, with the first overall pick, select forward LeBron James from St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio!"
Stern announced those words.
That legendary call echoed through Madison Square Garden in New York.
James looked composed as he slowly walked onto the stage.
"Kid, you are the future of the league." Stern placed a Cleveland cap on James's head.
"Thank you, Commissioner. I'll work hard." James gave Stern a hug.
Stern watched the polite youngster with a smile.
The last high schooler who had been this mature was Kobe Bryant.
James's poised presence greatly pleased Stern.
"Perhaps in the next era, he will be crowned king."
James had an aura about him.
Especially after years of training at Mamba Sports and competing against top-tier stars in this life, James's presence had become exceptionally strong.
It was the kind of aura Stern had not seen in a long time.
Although James was only a high school student and, logically speaking, should not have reached his peak for several more years—
Stern was already looking forward to James's performance.
Could he become the next high school phenomenon?
Next came the Lakers' highly anticipated second overall pick!
The Lakers had acquired this pick by trading away Ben Wallace, indirectly getting Larry Brown fired this season.
The Lakers had discussed this pick for a long time.
Should they take Wade or not?
Take him?
Make Wade a starter?
In his previous life, Wade's results as a starting point guard had not been particularly good.
If they put Wade on the bench, though, he would clash somewhat with Ginobili.
Take Darko Milicic?
Even if he could fulfill his potential, it would take far too long.
Besides, with Yao Ming, Randolph, and Mehmet Okur already on the roster, selecting another Darko Milicic to