**LeBron James’ High School Coach Secretly Trains Him for NBA Stardom**
Even before making it into the league, LeBron James was touted as the next Michael Jordan in the NBA. Labeled as ‘The Chosen One’, James was on the list of every scout in the league, hoping to get their hands on the number one pick back in the 2003 draft. But how was James already receiving so much attention as compared to other players in the draft? Well, his high school coach had a lot to do with that, supposedly.
LeBron James seemed NBA-ready the minute he stepped onto the hardwood floor.
**Coach Keith Dambrot Treats LBJ like a Pro, Setting Him Up for NBA Success**
Making an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast, Keith Dambrot talked about how he chose to train LBJ in order to make him the type of player who would have an instant impact on whatever team he was drafted by. During the episode, JJ Redick asked coach Dambrot if there was a difference in his approach between training high school and college athletes.
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