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As LeBron gets closer and closer to his second MVP trophy and everyone continues to watch his growth in awe, it seems fitting to look back. LeBron mania was just starting to hit when I filmed this video. It was LeBron’s junior season, but he was already a special player and he knew it.

Notice how he was already signing autographs surrounded by hot chicks. Notice how he spent time on the court during JV warm ups shooting hook shots and dunking the ball. Notice how he knew all eyes were on him as he sat on the bench and cheered his JV team to victory. Notice how he attempted dunk contest worthy slams before the game started. Notice the swagger during his introduction.

This game was against an under matched East Liverpool team, but LeBron made it interesting. It wasn’t his best performance, but he still had some great plays and kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. I would be lying if I told you that I knew this LeBron would be as good as the current NBA MVP, but it was apparent that he was a special player. Akron knew it, I knew it, the people in front of me knew it, and LeBron definitely knew it.