1. LeBron James
The 2003 NBA Draft class is considered by many to be one of the most talent-stacked drafts in the history NBA. The Draft had 8 players who would reach the All-Star game at least once and at the very least 3 first ballot future Hall Of Famers.
One of these future Hall Of Famers is the already legendary LeBron James, it was a fairytale story when the most hyped up high school basketball player in history was taken by his hometown and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The proclaimed "chosen one" by Sports Illustrated, LeBron James had the whole world watching from the beginning of his career and he has somehow surpassed the expectations placed on him all those years ago.
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Although failing to bring a championship to Cleveland in his first stint there (2003-2010), after winning multiple championships, Finals MVPs and regular season MVP's in Miami, LeBron chose to go back home where "King James" would overcome the greatest odds in history, beating a 73-9 Golden State from 3-1 down in the best finals comeback story ever.
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