In 2003, LeBron James made his NBA debut after graduating from high school. Since its absolute peak a decade ago, his game has continued to develop.

However, has LeBron James’do evolved?

Certainly it has; however, how? The way in which an 18-year-old dresses and a 28-year-old chooses his wardrobe are drastically different.

Someone fresh out of high school, for instance, might accessorize with a varsity jacket, enormous gold watch, and a digital camouflage Yankees cap. 

Conversely, an individual of 28 years of age could potentially accessorize a bespoke suit featuring a pocket square that corresponds to the interior of his Ghurka leather man bag (yes, as reported by Rachel Ullrich of ESPN.com).

Maintaining Professionalism

Additionally beneficial are tens of millions of dollars. You can then simply employ a personal assistant and a stylist. Furthermore, an abundance of complimentary items are extended to millionaire basketball players, as each designer aspires to have one don their garments.

Rachel Johnson, LeBron’s stylist, was interviewed by Sarah Gearhart of USA Today High School Sports regarding the significance of young athletes creating a favorable impression on coaches and recruiters. Johnson recommended:

Initial impressions are critical. Make the most of the opportunity to be professional when you meet for the first time in a professional setting. It is not what others desire to see how smart you are. They are interested in how well-groomed and self-assured you appear.

Although fashion is a wonderful way to convey oneself, perhaps refrain from flaunting it until one is no longer a novice. A man, not even one in high school, appears more refined than anything else when he is attired in a thoughtful suit.

You may also choose to attire in a baller-esque fashion.

What is the key to a professional, timeless appearance? Johnson asserts that “a trouser must be utilized.” Certainly, that is evident. (Mental to self: acquire pants.)

Therefore, you should maintain a calm demeanor when you declare for the draft immediately after high school (or, more commonly, after your freshman year of college). Dress in a pair of formal, timeless trousers.

Or a uniform in gleaming white. In either case.

At the age of seventeen, being labeled “The Chosen One” by Sports Illustrated affords such an opportunity.