TSN Archives: Is LeBron James overrated? (May 26, 2003, issue)

Key points

A 2003 Sporting News feature questioned whether LeBron James deserved to be the first pick in the NBA draft. The magazine said his status may owe as much to ticket sales as to talent.
The draft lottery was moved to prime time to capitalise on his popularity.
It said James had more ability than most high school players who had moved to the NBA, but his shooting and defence were unproven.

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