June 26, 2003 -- LeBron James is drafted No. 1 overall by the Cavaliers. James was picked by his hometown team, coming out of St. Vincent High School in Akron. The 2003 draft is known for having one of the deepest talent pools in NBA history. It contained 15 players who would combine for 26 championships. Those included in the 2003 draft class were Carmelo Anthony (No. 3), Chris Bosh (4) and Dwyane Wade (5).
Also happening this week:
- June 27, 1984 -- The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in NCAA v. Board of Regents of the Univ. of Oklahoma ends the NCAA's monopoly on college football telecasts.
- June 28, 1988 -- Mike Tyson sues to break contract with manager Bill Cayton.
- June 30, 1965 -- The NFL grants a franchise to the city of Atlanta and businessman Rankin Smith, which would become the Falcons.
- June 30, 1970 -- The first baseball game in Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium.
