Before becoming an NBA legend in his own right, LeBron James once famously squared off against Michael Jordan and other NBA stars in a pickup basketball game as a teenage phenom from Akron, Ohio. More than 20 years later,

Hawks 110 (21-19), Bulls 94 (18-23): Atlanta was without Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and Dominique Wilkins, but Keaton Wallace (27 points, six rebounds, six assists, four steals) led the Hawks over a Bulls team that shot 6 of 27 from deep and turned it over 20 times.

During a recent appearance on the Kelce brothers' "New Heights," LeBron James shared some details about a time when he went head-to-head with the six-time NBA champion.

Photos showing James and Jordan sharing the court have surfaced on social media over the years, but video footage has never emerged.

"MJ [Michael Jordan], Antoine Walker, and the rest of those guys did not let young guys get on the court at all," James told Travis and Jason Kelce. "I was 16 years old, a Sophomo

LeBron recalls the unforgettable experience of playing in a pick-up game alongside Michael Jordan and other All-Stars of that era, showcasing his dominance on the court.

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