The NBA world would have loved to see LeBron James and Michael Jordan play against each other. Surprisingly it actually did happen, but it was when James was a teenager, and it was also a pickup game. James recently opened up about the pickup game on the New Heights Show and shared how he felt being a part of the legendary game.

Before becoming an NBA legend in his own right, LeBron James once famously squared off against Michael Jordan and other NBA stars in a pickup basketball game as a teenage phenom from Akron, Ohio. More than 20 years later,

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Photos showing James and Jordan sharing the court have surfaced on social media over the years, but video footage has never emerged.

Back when LeBron James has a sophomore in high school, he was invited to a pick-up game with NBA stars like Michael Jordan in Chicago.

LeBron recalls the unforgettable experience of playing in a pick-up game alongside Michael Jordan and other All-Stars of that era, showcasing his dominance on the court.

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