Lebron James was already a buzz-worthy name prior to his debut.  His brilliance at playing basketball reminded everyone of the beginnings of Michael Jordan.  James freely expressed his admiration for the basketball great that his jersey number was the same as Jordan’s.  At the age of 19, he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and managed to become one of the three rookies in NBA history to score an average of 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in their first season as players. However, despite his stellar performance the Cavaliers failed to make it to the play-offs. In 2010, he decided to become a free agent and opted to play for Miami Heat.  Despite the criticisms and other negative reactions to his decision, his decision finally landed him in the NBA Championship, something that never happened while he was still with the Cavs.