LeBron James First Game LeBron James first game in the NBA was played on October 7, 2003. LeBron signed a seven-year Nike deal worth more than $90 million before his professional debut therefore the pressure was on. The deal was a slow pay off for Nike but then LeBron's Nike sales soared starting with the LeBron VI. The October 7, 2003 game was a preseason game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 100-96. LeBron scored 8 points and had 7 assists. Cleveland's coach, Paul Silas, had Darius Miles at point guard while LeBron played small forward. Miles played horribly and by the third quarter LeBron took over at the point guard position. LeBron James First Game LeBron James first game of the regular-season of his rookie year took place on October 29, 2003. The Cavaliers played the Sacramento Kings. LeBron James' game was LeBrilliant , yet the Cavaliers were defeated by th...