A List of Striking Similarities Between LeBron James and Michael Jordan

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Brad Sullivan

10 years ago

5. Rookie of the Year

Coming in as the top pick of the 2003 NBA Draft, James lived up to the advance billing by being named the league’s top rookie after his first season. He averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists, becoming the first-ever Cavalier to win the prestigious award. In addition to his individual success, he helped his team improve by 18 games from the year before.

Drafted behind Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie, Michael Jordan played in every game during his rookie season and was recognized as the preeminent rookie for that year. He averaged 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists, setting five single-season records for the Bulls in the process. Although Chicago lost 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs, Jordan hit the game-winning shot in the one victory.

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Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.