LeBron James scores 31 points in 1st national TV game in high school | ESPN Archives

In his first nationally-televised game on December 12, 2002, LeBron James shows out with 31 points as No. 23 St. Vincent-St. Mary High School takes down No. 1 Oak Hill Academy 65-45.

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[alexcantu]

Crazy how he lived up to all the hype ALL OF IT

[nickkerr]

I think this guy can make it into the nba

[mikedicicco]

Even at 17 years old, he was always "we" or "us".

[WoodChuckChuck]

That intro is absolutely insane. The pressure they put on him in high school was crazy. Even crazier that he lived up to the hype and then some

[RicardoMils]

The fact that we were able to watch this man from his days in high school all the way to now (and hopefully to his retirement) is just unbelievable. He may not be the GOAT to some people but you can't deny the fact that he is one of the GOATs in basketball and NBA history

[peek]

Am I the only one who thinks he looks like a younger version of Lebron?

[MichaelP-ketm]

Skip was watching this game on that day rubbing his hands and forming an evil mastermind plan for the next 15 years.

[michaelg]

His maturity is what shocks me the most. At 18 he already had a very sound mind. Great player, greater person.

[trythisj]

At such a young age, he answered that interview like a pro. Been doing it now for more than 15yrs! Don't tell me that's not impressive.

[bordosgreen]

Imagine Getting compared to magic and jordan at 17 years old then to being in the GOAT convo All respect due

[michaelgraber]

This brings me back. I am 35 now, class of 2004, pretty much the same age as Lebron. I'm from northwest Ohio, so we all heard about Lebron awhile before he started getting national recognition. I remember being skeptical until I started seeing more of his highlights and some games, and I was blown away. I've watched his entire career ever since. My entire adulthood I've watched Lebron's career in the NBA. It will be a sad day when he retires. Congrats on your 4th ring Bron, I couldn't be more happy for you. Lets enjoy him while he lasts.

[mathushangnanasegaran]

When LeBron retires...you're going to come back to this video and realize he didn't just live up to the hype. He surpassed it. #GOAT

[leetraviusmckay]

Reporter "is there any pressure"
LeBron "there is no pressure"

[rundamic]

Reporter: Lebron did you feel a lot of pressure coming into this?

Lebron:

[brandonethereal]

Look how polished he looked at 17.... goodness.

[derrickkennedy]

17 year old speaking like a grown man . Bron was different

[prolificrico]

He spoke very well for a high school star

[JayarSins]

Who is watching this after bronny game against lebron high school team

[magicaltrip]

The haters will miss Lebron the most when he retires.

[dbzfanevermj]

Who is here after bronny jr first game in HS