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David Howard

Was Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?

Looking back at the 2003 NBA Draft, it’s wild to think how different LeBron’s career could’ve been depending on where the ping-pong balls landed. Raptors — Pairing him with Vince Carter could’ve changed everything. With Bron’s impact, they likely make the playoffs early, and Vince might never leave. Grizzlies — If Memphis landed the No. 1 pick, Detroit wouldn’t have kept it. Pau Gasol + Jerry West as GM? That’s a real foundation. Nuggets — Similar early trajectory as Cleveland, but with better moves (like the Billups trade), they might’ve actually gotten Bron a ring. Heat — Pat Riley’s front office, Shaq coming in, and organizational competence. Enough said. Clippers — This is the real death sentence. Bulls — Might have had better free-agent pull than Cleveland long-term. Cleveland gave him the hometown story — but from a pure basketball perspective, was it the worst spot among the top picks? #LeBronJames #NBADraft #Cavs #NBAWhatIf #NBAHistory #Sports #NBA

Was Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?Was Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?
Beth Holland

When It All Changed For T-Mac In The 2003 Playoffs

Tracy McGrady famously said “It feels good to be in the second round” after going up 3-1 on the Pistons in the 2003 playoffs. The rest is history—Orlando lost the next three games, and T-Mac’s postseason fortunes completely flipped. After that quote, he lost 21 of his next 22 games. What happened? Detroit switched rookie Tayshaun Prince onto him. McGrady went from averaging 36.3 PPG on 51.6% shooting in games 1-4 to just 25.7 PPG on 36.1% shooting for the rest of the series. It just shows how quickly things can change in the NBA. That one defensive adjustment altered the course of T-Mac’s playoff legacy. Did T-Mac just run into bad luck, or was Prince’s defense really the difference maker? #NBAHistory #TMac #PlayoffMoments #OrlandoMagic #DetroitPistons #TayshaunPrince #NBALegends #NBAWhatIf #NBA #Sports

When It All Changed For T-Mac In The 2003 Playoffs
Robert Johansson

Classic Era: Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson was a force in the ’90s — Rookie of the Year, two-time All-Star, and the first real franchise cornerstone for the Charlotte Hornets. His mix of strength, athleticism, and flair made him one of the most popular players of his era. But his partnership with Alonzo Mourning didn’t last. The two young stars clashed in Charlotte, leading to trades that broke up what could’ve been a legendary frontcourt duo. LJ went on to reinvent himself with the Knicks, becoming a gritty veteran presence and delivering one of the most iconic 4-point plays in playoff history. Do you think the Hornets could’ve been contenders if LJ and Zo had stuck it out? #NBA #LarryJohnson #90sBasketball #Knicks #Hornets #AlonzoMourning #ClassicNBA #NBAPartners #NBAWhatIf #Sports

Classic Era: Larry Johnson
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