The Associated Press

Cavaliers' LeBron James drives to the basket while being defended by Orlando's Keith Bogans in the first quarter. (AP photo) | ZOOM |

ORLANDO, Fla. - LeBron James dominated the competition to the delight of the crowd, then eyed the scoreboard for his own satisfaction.

With 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists Tuesday night, the most talked-about high school draft pick in NBA history thrilled a huge crowd that waited several hours to see him make his pro basketball debut.

But he said what he'll remember most is the outcome of this summer league game - Cleveland Cavaliers 107, Orlando Magic 80.

"Victory," James said. "Victory, and just stepping on an NBA court for the first time.

"I know last year (Cleveland) didn't get too many victories, and I'm happy to give them a victory with me running the point."

Playing 23 minutes of a 40-minute game, James was 5-of-11 - despite missing three 3-point tries - from the floor and converted all four of his free throws. He had three turnovers while running Cleveland's offense.

He sat out all the third quarter, icing his right leg after sustaining a contusion. He said his status is day-to-day.

James' game showed little rust although it was his first competition since late March, when he led Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to its third Ohio state championship of his prep career. Three months later, James, 18, is worth about $100 million, thanks to endorsement deals and, to a far lesser extent, his NBA contract.

In the first three minutes, James had a one-handed dunk after stealing a pass under the basket, sank a reverse layup and tossed a no-look feed in the paint that DeSagana Diop converted into a short jump hook. James later wowed the crowd of 15,123 with a reverse layup while falling down.

He scored another four points in transition to close the quarter - two free throws and a jumper for a 31-15 lead. For the period, he had 10 points, four rebounds and three assists.

The Cavaliers selected James No. 1 in last month's draft, and his presence added buzz to the game - $5 tickets were scalped for $80.