Nowadays, LeBron James is considered by a large majority of people to be the best basketball player of his generation.

But when he was a rookie, the Chosen One had yet to prove himself.

He even announced who he thought was the strongest in the league.

Like Victor Wembanyama today, LeBron James was entitled to immense media coverage even before he entered the league.

The whole world was just waiting to see the beginnings of this phenomenon who was then only in high school.

In more than 21 years of career, he became one of the greatest.

But before being the King, the winger had not yet ascended to his throne and was nicknamed the Chosen One.

Drafted in 1st position by the Cavaliers in 2003, the four-time NBA champion was only 18 years old when he took his first steps in the most prestigious league there is.

He had managed to get the Rookie of The Year trophy, but at that time, other people were claiming the title of best player.

On the BET channel, the young LBJ had revealed who was king in this competition according to him.

The best player in the league in 2003/2004, according to LeBron

Who is the best player in the league? Kevin Garnett, The Big Ticket. He is the unanimous MVP. I’m quitting basketball if he doesn’t win it this year.

There will be no second season on my side.

Fortunately for LeBron James fans and even all fans of the orange ball sport, Kevin Garnett had indeed been elected MVP during this 2003/2004 campaign… And the Lakers superstar had thus been able to continue his career.

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On the other hand, 3 small votes were missing for the Timberwolves legend to win this trophy unanimously.

During this season, he averaged 24.2 points, 13.9 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.5 interceptions and 2.2 blocks. His Minnesota team finished 1st in the West with a record of 58 wins and 24 losses.

However, their journey ended in the conference final against the Lakers.

Facing Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, The Big Ticket was unable to cause the miracle.

That said, his exceptional performances during this year could not be overlooked.

Quite the contrary, the former star center terrorized his opponents throughout this season.

And we therefore understand why LeBron considered him the best player at this time.

When LeBron was just 18 years old, he still had a lot to learn to become the best player in the league.

And according to him, the one who was at the top at that time was none other than the MVP, namely Kevin Garnett.