The Magic first threatened a No. 1 seed when they nearly knocked off the Pistons in 2003. Like its 2026 descendant, Orlando fell in seven games after racing out to a 3-1 lead.

LeBron James’ journey to NBA greatness began in 2003 when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Cleveland had finished the 2002-03 season with a dismal 17-65 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jarvis Hayes doesn’t recall the last time he felt tempted to play pickup basketball. Going 1-on-1 against his teenage sons is the ...

Kendrick Perkins is now widely recognized for his outspoken takes as an NBA analyst. Before he was a television personality, Perkins carved out a solid NBA career. It all started when he was drafted ...

The start of LeBron James's NBA career was something straight out of a movie, after the high school standout was drafted with the No. 1 pick by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. During his ...

The 2023 NBA Draft is upon us and so is Victor Wembanyama-mania. Wembanyama may ultimately take the league by storm and there is good reason to think the 7-foot-3 Frenchman will develop into a ...

Look back at how NBA GMs viewed the league prior to the 2002-03 season. From NBA.com Staff The Lakers were the reigning champs entering the 2002-03 season. Look back at every NBA GM Survey since 2002.

When it comes to what ifs in Detroit Pistons history, the 2003 draft is one of the first things mentioned. Over two decades removed from the decision, one member from the team at the time shared his ...

Drafted 20 years apart, LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama both entered the NBA as can't-miss prospects. Michael C. Wright SAN ANTONIO – Victor Wembanyama wasn’t yet born in 2003 when LeBron James ...