2006: LeBron Takes the Show on the Road
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by Joe Gabriele
Cavs.com Beat Writer
The legend had to start somewhere.
And despite LeBron’s spectacular career debut in Sacramento and a 56-point outburst as a sophomore, even the young King knew that legacies are built in the postseason. Unfortunately for the Washington Wizards, LeBron’s legacy began with them.
After notching a triple-double in his first career playoff outing – a 32-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist masterpiece at The Q, James returned to Earth in Game 2 – going 7-of-25 from the floor with 10 turnovers as the Wizards evened the First Round series.