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The wait is over, and the Chosen One has been chosen. LeBron James is a Cavalier after Cleveland took him with the top pick in the 2003 Draft. SI.com's Marty Burns grades out the Cavs on top, while SI.com's Ian Thomsen points out Poland's Maciej Lampe saw the darker side of the draft.

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Pistons tab Darko No. 2 | 'Melo a golden Nugget
Buyout problems drop Lampe into second round
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Photo Gallery: LeBron's big night | A new era
Mock Drafts: Thomsen | Hollinger
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John Hollinger
Highlights and lowlights from a surprising draft



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China: Yuyang can't play for Nuggets next season
LeBron already having a ball with Cavaliers
Carried by LeBron, draft ratings hit 6-year high
Loss of Williams caused Bulls to adjust | Mandel
European influence stronger than ever at draft
Kansas' senior pair both chosen in lottery
Notebook: James leads draft's teenager parade
Grizzlies, Celtics swap two first-rounders apiece
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