At the 2003 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the No. 1 pick and the Los Angeles Lakers selected Luke Walton with the No. 32 pick.
Sixteen years later, Walton is already in his third season as head coach while James is still the best player in the game. As they share a unique connection, Walton and James are looking to help the Lakers return to championship contention.
Amid the team’s four-game winning streak, James passed Wilt Chamberlain for fifth on the all-time scoring list against the Portland Trail Blazers.
With James humbled by his latest accomplishment, Walton put the future Hall of Famer’s career in perspective.