LeBron James is one of the few players in history to get drafted into the NBA directly out of high school. The NBA reached an agreement with the NBPA in 2005 that wouldn’t allow players to get drafted directly out of high school, putting a minimum requirement that they be one year removed from high school, and changing the minimum age limit to 19 years old.

These days, players spend either one year in college or even try their hand at playing professional basketball in smaller leagues. The NBA has tried pushing the G-League as a proper alternative to college, to varying degrees of success. The most notable name to get drafted with a lottery pick out of the G-League is the Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson.

During his four years in high school, James averaged 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 55.8% from the field, and 36.0% from the three-point line. James was selected twice as National High School Player of the Year between 2002 and 2003 and was a three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball, from 2001 to 2003.

James had the hype of the world on his shoulders, being dubbed ‘The Chosen One’ while he was still in high school. All the pressure was on James, and he would somehow surpass those expectations, and become one of, if not, the greatest player of all time.

James was an incredible high school player, often considered by many to be one of the best ever. Here are some highlights from his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary, where he got eyes of the basketball world on him.