Doug Christie Tells Hilarious Story Of LeBron James’ Famous Dunk Vs. Kings

The kid from Akron grew up to be one of the greatest basketball players to ever join the NBA. LeBron James made a name for himself 16 years ago in Sacramento, and the Kings will always remember his first signature NBA moment. LeBron’s debut came against the Kings at Arco Arena. The whole thing happened when Peja Stojakovic looked for Doug Christie with a pass, but LeBron was there to ruin their party.

LeBron went up for a dunk, and Doug Christie trailed the teenager. This play entered history, and basketball legends will always remember it.

“The other day, we went to the National Museum of African-American History,” Christie said to Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox on The Uninterrupted Road Trippin’ podcast. “And I’m in there … trailin’ LeBron!” 

The clip was played inn the sports section of the museum. There was a whole video of the dunk, and Christie has a few questions about the dunk.

“I always ask him, I’m like, ‘Dude he’s 18, what are you thinking? You know he’s gonna shoot the gap,’ ” Christie said. “… And the rest is history.”

Fox still remembers his first piece of the league.

“For me, it was more memorable because we were playing the Rockets,” Fox said. “And I grew up in Houston. I think that’s why I’ll always remember that game.” 

Doug isn’t the first player to praise LeBron’s dunk skill. Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has nothing but great words for King James.

“LeBron’s sheer athleticism motivates young players to reach for a high standard of physical preparedness,” Abdul-Jabbar said. “His physical dominance isn’t just genetic luck; he is dedicated and disciplined in his workout and diet…

“…To laud anyone as a cultural hero, that person would also have to embody as well as promote some of the core values of that culture. LeBron has done that through his outspoken political and social advocacy, especially in support of racial equality.

“…LeBron James is the hero this generation has thrown up the pop chart. It’s a place he clearly has earned, and we’re all better off for him being there.”