LeBron James, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers star, has been showcasing his incredible talent since his high school days at St. Vincent–St. Mary in Akron, Ohio. Even back then, his potential was undeniable, and fans eagerly awaited his rise to NBA stardom.

However, it wasn’t just his on-court skills that set him up for future success. LeBron received invaluable advice from his high school coach, Keith Dambrot, that would later help him protect millions of dollars throughout his career.

During a recent appearance on the Hoop Collective Homecoming live show in Akron, Coach Dambrot shared a hilarious story about LeBron’s high school years. The coach recalled one game at the University of San Francisco where LeBron, always marching to the beat of his own drum, wasn’t fully focused. “I don’t know if his shorts were too big or he just didn’t feel like playing, but he kept messing with them the whole time and wasn’t playing well,” Dambrot joked.

The candid moment offers a glimpse into the early years of a future NBA legend and the guidance that helped shape his journey to success.