Before becoming an NBA legend in his own right, LeBron James once famously squared off against Michael Jordan and other NBA stars in a pickup basketball game as a teenage phenom from Akron, Ohio. More than 20 years later,

LeBron James spoke on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce. When talking about Bronny James' recent jump to the NBA, he responded to critics by saying that Bronny really doesn't need to play in the NBA.

During a recent appearance on the Kelce brothers' "New Heights," LeBron James shared some details about a time when he went head-to-head with the six-time NBA champion.

"MJ [Michael Jordan], Antoine Walker, and the rest of those guys did not let young guys get on the court at all," James told Travis and Jason Kelce. "I was 16 years old, a Sophomo

LeBron recalls the unforgettable experience of playing in a pick-up game alongside Michael Jordan and other All-Stars of that era, showcasing his dominance on the court.

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