The Magic first threatened a No. 1 seed when they nearly knocked off the Pistons in 2003. Like its 2026 descendant, Orlando fell in seven games after racing out to a 3-1 lead.

Look back at how NBA GMs viewed the league prior to the 2002-03 season. From NBA.com Staff The Lakers were the reigning champs entering the 2002-03 season. Look back at every NBA GM Survey since 2002. PREDICTIONS Who will win the 2003 NBA Finals?

SAN ANTONIO — Former NBA star Tracy McGrady is adamant he should have been crowned the 2003 NBA MVP. However, the honor went to Spurs legend, Tim Duncan, and it still bothers the former Magic player until today. Speaking with Shaquille O'Neal on his ...

LeBron James’ journey to NBA greatness began in 2003 when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Cleveland had finished the 2002-03 season with a dismal 17-65 record. The Cavs then won the lottery, allowing them ...

In the case of a tie in Regular Season records involving more than two (2) teams, the following criteria will be utilized in the following order: c. Guidelines For Applying Tie-Break Criteria. The following guidelines shall be used when applying the above criteria to break ties for postseason qualification and seeding and division winner: (a) Ties to determine the division winners must be broken before any other ties.

The start of LeBron James's NBA career was something straight out of a movie, after the high school standout was drafted with the No. 1 pick by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. During his Wednesday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, James ...

Kendrick Perkins is now widely recognized for his outspoken takes as an NBA analyst. Before he was a television personality, Perkins carved out a solid NBA career. It all started when he was drafted in the legendary 2003 NBA Draft straight out of high school.

The 2023 NBA Draft is upon us and so is Victor Wembanyama-mania. Wembanyama may ultimately take the league by storm and there is good reason to think the 7-foot-3 Frenchman will develop into a superstar for the San Antonio Spurs. The 2023 draft will ...

LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003. James' first Cavaliers teammates were a mix of talented, budding stars, and some journeymen role players. Here's where some of the big-name players from that Cavs team are today. LeBron James entered the NBA as the No ...