5 Greatest NBA players that came directly from High School

#1 LeBron James

LeBron James

Career Averages: 27.1 Points, 7.3 Rebounds, 7 Assists

Honors: 3x NBA Champion, 3x Finals MVP, 4x MVP, 13x All-Star, 13x All NBA selections, 6x NBA All-Defensive selections

Lebron James might be the most talented player to ever play in the NBA. James is a terrific scorer and playmaker, was an excellent defender and is a more than capable rebounder. By the time he finishes his career, he has a chance to be the only player to amass over 30,000 Points, 10,000 Assists, and 10,000 Rebounds which is mind-boggling

James toiled for years in Cleveland without a proper supporting cast. He would lead the Cavs to a Finals appearance in 2007, but they were no match for the Spurs and were swept. He left in 2010 for Miami with the infamous "Decision" interview. He'd reach the NBA Finals every season since. The 1st season ended horribly for James as he choked in the 2011 Finals as Dallas pulled off an unlikely upset. He then won back to back titles in 2012 and 13 but lost in 2014 after which he went back to Cleveland.

While he lost in the 2015 NBA Finals, James would have the crowning moment of his career the next year. Up against the 73-win Warriors, James led the Cavs back from a 3-1 deficit to win the title.

The only thing left for James to accomplish is to chase the ghost in Chicago to become the GOAT. While he may never catch Jordan as the greatest ever, he is the greatest player to come to the NBA straight from High School.