In order to appreciate where you’re going, it’s sometimes helpful to look back at where you’ve been. With the 2024 Olympics currently underway, this sentiment undoubtedly rings true for the hundred of athletes competing for the top prize.

So it’s in that vein we thought we’d look at the amazing glow ups at a handful of our favorite athletes. Whether they got their start as little kids or shined as high school/college sports stars, seeing these professionals go from A to B is nothing short of inspiring.

So let’s kick things off with the King of the Court himself: LeBron James. Before he would make history as the first men’s player from Team USA to be the flag bearer at this year’s Olympic games, James was a promising high school athlete who got drafted in the first round back at the NBA Draft in 2003. 21 years later, he’s still dominating and showing everyone why he’s GOAT.