Lebron James
LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. Standing at 6 ft 8 in and weighing 250 lb, he has started at the small forward and power forward positions. James has won two NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, an NBA scoring title, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He has also been selected to ten NBA All-Star teams, nine All-NBA teams, and five All-Defensive teams, and is the Cleveland Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer. More
James played high school basketball at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, where he was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar. After graduating, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers. James led Cleveland to the franchise's first Finals appearance in 2007, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in a sweep. In 2010, he left the Cavaliers for the Heat in a highly publicized free agency period. In his first season in Miami, the Heat reached the Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks. James won his first championship in 2012 when Miami defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2013, he led the Heat on a 27-game winning streak, the second longest in league history. Miami also won their second consecutive title that year. His career achievements and leadership role during the Heat's 2012 and 2013 championship runs have led many basketball analysts to consider him the best player in the NBA today.
Lebron James timeline
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LeBron James Born in Akron, OH
LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. His mother, Gloria James, was only 16 at the time. His biological father, Anthony... Read more
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LeBron James Enters St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron
At the time, James played basketball with his best friends, including Dru Joyce III, the son of his summer-league coach, and Sian Cotton, the son... Read more
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St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Wins Division III State Title with Freshman LeBron James
As a freshman, James averaged 18 points per game. He helped the team to a Division III state title by scoring 25 points in the championship game.... Read more
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LeBron James Participates in the 2001 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival
A veteran of the 2001 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival, despite having just completed his sophomore high school season (the majority of... Read more
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St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Wins Second Division III State Title in a Row with Sophomore LeBron James
As a freshman, James averaged 18 points per game. He helped the team to a Division III state title by scoring 25 points in the championship game.... Read more
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Sports Illustrated Calls James 'The Chosen One', a Name that Stuck
Comparisons to NBA superstar Michael Jordan (1963–) became common, and some sportswriters began calling James "The Chosen One," indicating the hope... Read more
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LeBron James Signs Endorsement Deals Worth Over $90 Million
LeBron James hit the jackpot Wednesday night. The USA TODAY basketball player of the year from St. Vincent-St. Mary High (Akron, Ohio) signed a... Read more
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LeBron James Drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Well we are here, perhaps the deepest and most pivotal draft in recent NBA memory, filled with so many impact players at the top and some scattered... Read more
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LeBron James Leads St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to Third State Title
James, likely to be the top pick in this year's NBA draft, scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds as the Fighting Irish (25-1) won their third state... Read more
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LeBron James Wins NBA Rookie of the Year
During the 2003-2004 season, James made history, becoming the first member of the Cavalier franchise to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. He... Read more
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Birth of LeBron James, Jr.
During the summer of 2004, James made his Olympic debut at the summer games in Athens, Greece, as part of the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team. He and... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, 'Behind the Scenes'
The LeBrons are a mock family of LeBron James featured in commercials for Nike's line of LeBron James shoes. The four members of the family each... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, 'Butter'
With his impressive record, it was no surprise that James was the first player picked in the 2003 NBA draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, 'Glory Days'
The LeBrons are a mock family of LeBron James featured in commercials for Nike's line of LeBron James shoes. The four members of the family each... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, 'New Shoes'
With his impressive record, it was no surprise that James was the first player picked in the 2003 NBA draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, 'Swimming Pool'
With his impressive record, it was no surprise that James was the first player picked in the 2003 NBA draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, 'Dunk Contest'
Among the teams hoping for a lucky bounce of the ping-pong ball were Cleveland, Denver, Memphis and Toronto. Some even suggested that the Cavs... Read more
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Airing of 'The LeBrons' Nike Commercial, '2 on 2'
With his impressive record, it was no surprise that James was the first player picked in the 2003 NBA draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the... Read more
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2007 NBA Finals - Spurs Defeat Cavs
Parker, Ginobili spark Spurs to fourth NBA championship CLEVELAND -- Once again, the San Antonio Spurs walked the hallways in champagne-soaked... Read more
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Birth of Bryce Maximus James
As he prepared for Game 4 of the NBA finals, LeBron James became a father for the second time. His girlfriend, Savannah Brinson, gave birth early... Read more
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LeBron James Becomes First Black Man to Appear on Cover of Vogue Magazine
In March 2008, James became the first black man to appear on the cover of Vogue, posing with Gisele Bündchen. He was the third man to appear on the... Read more
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LeBron James Named 2009 NBA MVP
NBA taps LeBron, 24, as MVP AKRON, Ohio -- On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his... Read more
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LeBron James Receives NBA's MVP Award
On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown's city limits, James pulled his... Read more
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Shaquille O'Neal Traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers executed a monster trade Thursday to unite the superstars, acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns in hopes he can... Read more
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Release of 'More Than A Game' Film
Lionsgate and Harvey Mason Media in association with Interscope Records present a Harvey Mason Media Production in association with Galley Boy and... Read more