LeBron James entered the league touted as “The Chosen One” by the media even before his debut. More than 3 million people tuned in to watch the young phenom make his NBA debut. It is safe to say that his performance did not disappoint. Bron finished the game with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals. However, that was not enough to propel the Cavaliers to victory against the Sacramento Kings. James began his illustrious career with a game against the Kings on October 29th, 2003. Now, two decades and four championships later, James found himself in a similar position.

The Kings took James back in time after hitting him with a 14-point victory in overtime. It was a spectacular rerun of his debut game. However, history repeated itself. The Kings emerged victorious once again as they clinched a 132-127 win in OT.

How well has James performed against the Kings?

The Lakers visited the Golden 1 Center on Sunday to face the Kings. The Lakers had dug themselves into an early hole, which they spent most of the game trying to get out of. Despite the loss, James shone brightly on the 20th anniversary of his first game. He tallied 27 points in 39 minutes in yesterday’s loss.

In these 20 years, James has transformed himself into the league’s leading scorer, a 19-time All-Star, a four-time NBA champion, and a four-time NBA MVP. The Akron Hammer has faced off against the Kings 39 times in the span of 20 years, including his debut game. He has managed to average 26.8 points, 8.4 assists, and 7.7 rebounds against the Kings throughout his career.

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Although James was struck by an unpleasant déjà vu during the contest, it was the heartwarming gesture from the hosts that softened the impact of the blow. The Kings had a gift package prepared for James in the locker room.

They paid tribute to the basketball great with a 20-year-old bottle of wine, an iconic framed photo of a dunk against their team, and a pair of yellow Nike Vomero.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic

The Lakers will face the Orlando Magic tonight in a back-to-back matchup. The Magic will enter the contest with a two-day rest after starting their season strong (2-0). However, the Lakers have defeated them in six straight meetings.

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With Davis putting up a 30-point performance on back-to-back nights, he is looking healthy and consistent this season. Therefore, Orlando will face a challenge on the defensive end. The Lakers will look to bounce back from yesterday’s loss. Meanwhile, Orlando will hope to keep its winning streak alive.

So, what are your predictions for the matchup? Let us know in the comments below!

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