Do you remember the 1st time you heard about this kid from Akron OH?

LeBron James' iconic Sports Illustrated "Chosen One" cover was released on February 18, 2002, featuring the high school junior with a headline proclaiming him an NBA lottery pick, a moment that cemented his legendary status before he even played professionally.

The cover story by Grant Wahl captured the immense hype around LeBron, leading him to get a "Chosen 1" tattoo shortly after.

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