In the first game of his NBA career, James made a 16-foot jumper off an assist from Ricky Davis for his first career points. In his first game, though, James showed he was more than ready for every expectation of him. 1 pick of the 2003 Draft, was immense before he ever stepped on an NBA court. The hype surrounding LeBron James, the No. > LeBron’s stats: 25 points, six rebounds, nine assists, four steals | Box score Relive LeBron James' first NBA game as he and the Cavs took on the Kings in 2003.