How much will 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa earn compared to LeBron James as a rookie

The NBA has become richer since LeBron James was drafted the No. 1 overall pick in 2003. In 2003, the NBA witnessed the arrival of LeBron James as the Cleveland Cavaliers picked him with the No.

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