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James met these three people in the draft, and the No. 1 pick is unstable?

7:33pm, 19 June 2025【Basketball】

When the NBA Finals end, the draft will be held in New York soon. Flag basically locked in the No. 1 pick and was very good at leading the second-place favorite Harper.

In the history of the NBA draft, there are several geniuses who firmly secured the No. 1 pick among the same rookies. For example, LeBron James, the strongest No. 1 pick in the 21st century.

James was a newly graduated high school student when he participated in the draft. He was only 18 and a half years old and was not mature in terms of technology, but his physical fitness and athletic ability were both NBA-level. Of course, he also had a very outstanding overall view and passing ability, which made him firmly become the No. 1 pick.

However, James is definitely the No. 1 pick in the draft in any year. If he met one of these three people in the draft that year, then the No. 1 pick might not be him.

1. Duncan, Duncan is known as the "big basic skill". He worked in college for four years. When he graduated, his technical, physical and psychological qualities became perfect. Even the scout report said that Duncan is already in full strength, and the biggest problem is that there is little room for improvement. The Spurs played badly for Duncan. It took 20 years for a No. 1 pick to sign. Even though he had no ability on the offensive end in the last few years, the defense was still there.

2. O'Neal, with a huge physical advantage, a huge tonnage on the offensive end, and a speed that does not lose to the front line. This talent is indeed once in a few decades. O'Neal was very mature in college, and he chose O'Neal without any brains. O'Neal's only shortcomings are that he is too lazy. If he can train harder, his achievements will obviously be higher.

3, Jabbar, the first person in NCAA history, was close to invincible existence in college. Under his leadership, UCLA achieved a record of 88 wins and 2 losses, led the team to the NCAA championship three times, and was elected as a MOP for three consecutive years. When Jabbar was in college, his body and skills were already complete, and his performance was perfect. He was also a super center, and he was the No. 1 pick.

Jabbar, O'Neal and Duncan are all inside monsters, which were very popular in the past, not to mention inside players who are both offense and defense. They have been studying in college for at least three years, and their maturity is far beyond that of high school student James.

Of course, James' talent and ceiling are visible to the naked eye. Now 22 years have passed, and this is the best proof.

Whether it is Jabbar, O'Neal, Duncan or James, they have at least 4 championships and 2 FMVPs in their careers, they are among the top ten in NBA history.

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