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LeBron James
PositionSmall forward
Height6 ft 8 in (2. The small forward, or colloquially the three, is one of the five positions in a regulation Basketball game A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 03 m)
Weight250 lb (110 kg)
TeamCleveland Cavaliers
Jersey#23
BornDecember 30, 1984 (1984-12-30) (age 23)
Akron, Ohio, USA
NationalityUnited States
High schoolSt. Vincent - St. Mary
Akron, Ohio
Draft1st overall, 2003
Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career2003–present
Awards2003 Naismith Prep Player of the Year
2004 Rookie of the Year
2004 ESPY Best Breakthrough Athlete
2005 All-NBA Second Team
2006/08 All-NBA First Team
2007 All-NBA Second Team
1-time NBA Scoring Champion
2-time NBA All-Star Game MVP

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At the age of 18, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers and signed an unprecedented US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his NBA debut. The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. He has since set numerous youngest player records. Career summary NBA Eastern Conference Champion with the Cavaliers: 2007 In his first season, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and in the following four seasons received All-NBA and All-Star honors. The 2003–04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. 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James is listed as a small forward, but often handles the ball and runs the Cavalier's offense as a point guard would. The small forward, or colloquially the three, is one of the five positions in a regulation Basketball game Point guard ( PG) also called the one or " the ball-handler " is one of the standard positions in a regulation Basketball game James was a member of the United States men's national basketball team that won the bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens and he finished second in the league Most Valuable Player balloting in 2006. The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's Basketball. For the New York City civilian award go to Bronze Medallion - New York City Award A Bronze medal is a Medal awarded Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the indoor arena in the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece for the preliminary Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's

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High school

Freshman year

James attended St. Vincent - St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio; he was named the starting small forward for the Fighting Irish. St Vincent - St Mary High School is a private Coed, Catholic High school located in Akron Ohio. Akron is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Summit County. The small forward, or colloquially the three, is one of the five positions in a regulation Basketball game [1] He averaged 20 points and 6. 2 rebounds, and led the team to a 27–0 record en route to the Division III state title. [2]

LeBron also played baseball his freshman year. Lead the team to an impressive 9-1 record.

Sophomore year

In his sophomore year, James averaged 25. 2 points, 7. Points in Basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game 2 rebounds, 5. A rebound in Basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or Free throw. 8 assists and 3. In Basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" 8 steals. In Basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally gains control of the ball from an offensive player [2] He led the team to a 26–1 record and a Division III state title for the second straight season. [3] He was the first sophomore to be named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" and also became the first sophomore player ever selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. [3]

As an avid football player, James was also named First-Team All-State as a wide receiver. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football [4] James accumulated more than 700 yards and was highly recruited by college scouts.

Junior year

In James' junior year his stats improved again. Eleventh grade (called Grade 11 or Senior 3 in some regions also known as junior year in the U He averaged 29. 0 points, 8. 3 rebounds, 5. 7 assists and 3. 3 steals and was again named Mr. Basketball of Ohio. [3] He also earned a spot on the All-USA First Team, and was named the 2001–02 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Gatorade is a flavored non- carbonated Sports drink manufactured by the Quaker Oats Company, now a division of PepsiCo. It was at this time that his nickname "King James" would become a household staple in Ohio.

Dubbed "The Chosen One" by Sports Illustrated, James was the first high school basketball player on the cover since Kevin Garnett.
Dubbed "The Chosen One" by Sports Illustrated, James was the first high school basketball player on the cover since Kevin Garnett. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina) is an American professional Basketball player

LeBron James appeared in SLAM Magazine, which began his nationwide exposure. SLAM Magazine is an American Basketball magazine that has been in circulation since 1994, and is published by PRIMEDIA. However, the St. Vincent-St. Mary basketball team did not defend its state title when increased enrollment forced the team to move up to the more challenging Division II (Ohio high school basketball has four divisions based on annual enrollment figures) and lost to Cincinnati Roger Bacon High School. Academics The curriculum is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association James attempted to declare for the NBA Draft after the season ended, petitioning for an adjustment to the NBA's draft eligibility rules which at the time required prospective players to have at least completed high school. The NBA Draft is an annual North American event in which the National Basketball Association 's (NBA thirty teams (29 in the United States and one in The petition was unsuccessful, but it ensured him an unprecedented level of nation-wide attention as he entered his senior year. By then, James had already appeared on the covers of Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. ESPN The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports Magazine published by the ESPN sports network in Bristol CT in the United States. His popularity forced his team to move their practices from the school gym to the nearby James A. Rhodes Arena at the University of Akron. James A Rhodes Arena, commonly nicknamed " The JAR," is a Basketball Arena in Akron Ohio, named for former Ohio governor The University of Akron is an open enrollment regional institution of higher learning located in Akron Ohio. NBA stars such as Shaquille O'Neal attended the games, and a few of James' high school games were even televised nationally on ESPN2 and regionally on pay-per-view. Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6 1972 frequently referred to simply as " Shaq " is an African American Professional basketball ESPN2 debuted on October 1, 1993, as a sister station of ESPN. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event

Although his mother feared a football injury could hurt his chances in the NBA, James played his junior year of football and had 52 receptions for more than 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns. James fractured the index finger on his left hand in the first game of the post season, but did not reveal the injury until after the state finals, where his team lost.

Senior year

Gloria James created a firestorm of controversy when a bank took her son's future earning power into consideration, resulting in an approval of a loan used to buy an $80,000 Hummer H2 for her son's 18th birthday. The Hummer H2 is an SUV and SUT manufactured by General Motors under the Hummer brand The event prompted an investigation by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). The Ohio High School Athletic Association ( OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. Under the OHSAA guidelines, no amateur may accept any gift valued over $100 as a reward for athletic performance. [5] When James later accepted two throwback jerseys of Wes Unseld and Gale Sayers worth $845 from NEXT, an urban clothing store in Shaker Square, in exchange for his posing for pictures to be displayed on the store's walls, OHSAA stripped him of his eligibility. Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld (born March 14 1946 in Louisville Kentucky) is an American former Basketball player Gale Eugene Sayers (b May 30 1943, Wichita Kansas) also known as "The Kansas Comet", was a professional football player Shaker Square is a neighborhood on the east side of Cleveland Ohio which is centered around a Shopping center and a station on the rapid transit train [6] James appealed and a judge blocked the ruling, reducing the penalty to a two-game suspension and allowing him to play the remainder of the season. However, James's team was forced to forfeit one of their wins as a result. [7] That forfeit loss was the team's only official loss that season.

Despite the distractions, the Irish won a third state title, with James averaging 31. 6 points, 9. 6 rebounds, 4. 6 assists and 3. 4 steals on the season. [3] James was named to the All-USA First Team and, for an unprecedented third time, was selected as Mr. Basketball of Ohio. [3] He earned MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game, the EA Sports Roundball Classic, and the Jordan Capital Classic. The McDonald's All-American Team is named each year for boys' and girls' High school basketball. EA Sports is a brand name used by Electronic Arts since 1993 to distribute games based on Sports Formerly a gimmick inside Electronic Arts sports Although it was a foregone conclusion, by participating in more than two high school all-star events, James officially lost his NCAA eligibility. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations

James finished his high school career with 2,657 points, 892 rebounds and 523 assists. [3]

NBA career

2003-04 season

Facing the Sacramento Kings in his first NBA game, LeBron recorded 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 6 steals and shot 60% from the field. The Sacramento Kings are a professional Basketball team based in Sacramento California. Field goal percentage in Basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted. [8] After recording a season-high 41 points against the New Jersey Nets, James became the youngest player in league history to score 40 points in a game. The New Jersey Nets are a professional Basketball team in the National Basketball Association that plays in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic [9] He averaged 20. 9 points, 5. 9 assists, and 5. 5 rebounds per game for the season,[10] and was named Rookie of the Year; becoming the first Cavalier and youngest NBA player to ever receive the award. The National Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA award given since the 1952–53 NBA season, to the [2] He joined Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan as the only three players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in their rookie season. Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24 1938 in Charlotte Tennessee) nicknamed " The Big O " is a former American NBA player with Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman [2] The Cavaliers improved by 18 wins and concluded the regular season with a 35–47 record, but failed to make the playoffs. The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association 's 2003-04 season. [11]

2004-05 season

James preparing to take a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks.
James preparing to take a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks. Main article Basketball moves In Basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are the professional Basketball team of the National Basketball Association based in Dallas Texas

In the 2004–05 season, James was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game and recorded 13 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds, as the Eastern All-Stars defeated the Western All-Stars 125–115. The 2004–05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each The Western Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each 2005 NBA All-Star Game was a major Basketball game played on February 20 2005 at Pepsi Center home of Denver Nuggets featuring [12] During the season, James became the youngest player in league history to register a triple-double, score 50 points in a game, and make the All-NBA Team. A triple-double is a Basketball term defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i The All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season [2] He averaged 27. 2 points, 7. 2 assists, 7. 4 rebounds, and 2. 2 steals per game. [10] However, the Cavaliers failed to reach the playoffs again and finished with a 42–40 regular season record. The 2005 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association 's 2004-05 season. [13]

2005-06 season

In the 2005–06 season, James was elected to his second straight All-Star Game appearance and led the Eastern All-Stars to a 122–120 victory, with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. The 2006 NBA All-Star Game was played on Sunday February 19, 2006 at the Toyota Center in Houston Texas, home of the Houston Rockets He became the youngest All-Star MVP at 21 years, 51 days. [14] He was named NBA Player of the Week for an unprecedented three consecutive weeks and concluded the season with five honors. [15] He scored 35 or more points in nine consecutive games and joined Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as the only players since 1970 to accomplish the feat. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman Kobe Bean Bryant (born) is an American All-Star Shooting guard [15] For the season, James averaged 31. 4 points, 7. 0 rebounds, and 6. 6 assists per game,[10] and became the youngest player in NBA history to average at least 30 points. He also became the fourth player in NBA history to average more than 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a single season. [16] The Cavaliers made the playoffs for the first time since 1998,[17] and improved from a record of 17–65 in 2002–03 to 50–32 in 2005–06. [18]

Following the regular season, James was named as one of the top candidates for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. Although he finished second to Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns in MVP voting, he was awarded co-MVP honors with Nash by The Sporting News; an award given by the publication that is based on the voting of thirty NBA general managers. Stephen John Nash, OC, OBC (born 7 February 1974 is a Canadian professional Basketball player who plays Point guard for the The Phoenix Suns are a professional Basketball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Sporting News (previously The Sporting News, and known colloquially as TSN) is an American -based Sports General Manager or GM for short is a descriptive term for certain executives in a Business operation [19]

James made his playoff debut against the Washington Wizards. The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association 's 2005-06 season. He recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, as the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 97–86. A triple-double is a Basketball term defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i [20] He joined Johnny McCarthy and Magic Johnson as the only players in NBA history to register a triple-double in their playoff debut. John Joseph (Johnny McCarthy (born April 25 1934) is an American former Basketball player and coach [20] For the series, James averaged 35. 7 points, as the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in six games. [21] In the process, however, LeBron set a new record for turnovers in a 6-game series, with 34. In the second round of the playoffs, James and the Cavaliers lost in seven games to the defending Eastern Conference champion and divisional rival Detroit Pistons. The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area James averaged 30. 8 points, 8. 1 rebounds, and 5. 8 assists in the playoffs. [10]

At the end of the season, James negotiated a three year contract extension, with a player option for a fourth year. The contract is worth US$60 million and begins at the start of the 2007–08 season. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. [22] Although it is for fewer years and less money than the maximum he could sign, it allows him the option of seeking a new contract worth more money as an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season. In Professional sports a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired and the player is able to sign a contract with another team if that player [22]

2006-07 season

James was elected to his third consecutive All-Star game appearance during the 2006–07 season. The 2007 NBA All-Star Game was played on Sunday February 18, 2007 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas ' Thomas The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. He played a game high 32 minutes and finished with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. [23] In the regular season, the Cavaliers tied the previous season's record with 50 wins and clinched the second seed of the Eastern Conference on the last day of the season. [24] For the season, James averaged 27. 3 points, 6. 7 rebounds, 6. 0 assists, and 1. 6 steals per game. [2] He joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for three consecutive years. Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24 1938 in Charlotte Tennessee) nicknamed " The Big O " is a former American NBA player with [25]

In the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, James led the Cavaliers to their first sweep in franchise history over the Washington Wizards in four games. [26] It was also the first time the franchise had won consecutive road playoff games. [26] For the series, James averaged 27. 8 points, 7. 5 assists, and 8. 5 rebounds. [10] In the second round of the playoffs, James led the Cavaliers to a 4–2 series victory over the New Jersey Nets. The New Jersey Nets are a professional Basketball team in the National Basketball Association that plays in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic [27] He averaged 25. 0 points, 7. 2 rebounds, and 8. 6 assists in the series,[10] as the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 15 years. [27]

In the Eastern Conference Finals, James led the Cavaliers from an 0–2 deficit against the Detroit Pistons to win the series in six games. The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area His performance in Game 5 was especially memorable. James recorded a franchise-record 48 points on 54. 5% field goal shooting, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. In addition, James scored 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including the team's final 25 points in a double-overtime victory. Overtime is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a Sport in order to bring the game to a decision and avoid declaring the contest a tie or draw [28] NBA analyst Marv Albert referred to James's performance as “one of the greatest moments in postseason history,” while color commentator Steve Kerr called it “Jordan-esque. Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American television and radio Sportscaster, honored for his work Stephen Douglas "Steve" Kerr (born September 27 1965 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a retired American professional ”[29]

In the 2007 NBA Finals, James averaged 22. The 2007 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2006-07 National Basketball Association season, and was the conclusion of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. 0 points, 7. 0 rebounds and 6. 8 assists, as the Cavaliers were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in four games. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional Basketball team based in San Antonio Texas. [2] For the postseason, James averaged 25. 1 points, 8. 0 assists and 8. 1 rebounds per game. [10] He set a franchise record for double-doubles in a playoff season with eight and became the first Cavalier and the first non-guard in NBA history to have at least seven assists in eight consecutive playoff games. [2]

2007-08 season

In the 2007–08 season, James continued his dominant play, earning his fourth consecutive All-Star Game appearance[30] and once again positioning himself as one of the frontrunners for the NBA Most Valuable Player award. The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. James was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January 2008. The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each [31] He won the 2008 All-Star Game MVP with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals as the Eastern Conference All-Stars defeated their Western counterparts, 134–128. An all-star game is an Exhibition game played by the best players in their Sports league. [32]

On February 19, 2008, James recorded his fifth triple double of the 2007–08 season by putting up 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists against the Houston Rockets. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common A triple-double is a Basketball term defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. Five triple doubles in a season ties his personal and team records for triple doubles in a season. It was the 15th triple double of his career, another Cavaliers' record. He is the third youngest player to post 15 triple doubles, behind Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson. Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24 1938 in Charlotte Tennessee) nicknamed " The Big O " is a former American NBA player with [33] He scored his 6th triple double of the season and 16th of his career against the Indiana Pacers the very next game. A triple-double is a Basketball term defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i It was the second time this season that he had triple double in back-to-back games. The last player to accomplish that feat was Magic Johnson in 1988. [34]

James was named NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, February 18 through Sunday, February 24. The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each [35] It was the third time he has won the award this season and the 13th time he has won the award in his career. On February 27, 2008, against the Boston Celtics, James became the youngest person to score 10,000 points in his career at 23 years and 59 days, achieving the feat in style with a slam-dunk over 11-time All-Star Kevin Garnett, eclipsing the old mark by more than a year. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Boston Celtics are an American professional Basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina) is an American professional Basketball player James did so in 368 games, the ninth fastest in league history. [36][37]

On March 3, 2008 James was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February 2008. The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each [38] It was the second straight month that he won the award. On March 5, 2008, James scored 50 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists on the New York Knicks,[39] becoming only the third player since the NBA-ABA merger to record a 50 point 10 assist game. The American Basketball Association ( ABA) was a professional Basketball league founded in 1967, and eventually merged in part with the National [40] On March 10, 2008, James notched his 7th triple double of the season against the Portland Trailblazers. A triple-double is a Basketball term defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, is an American professional Basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. Seven triple doubles in a season breaks his personal and team records for triple doubles in a season and 17 career triple doubles breaks his team record as well. [41] On March 12, 2008, James scored 42 points against the New Jersey Nets and surpassed Austin Carr for second all time in Cavaliers points scored. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The New Jersey Nets are a professional Basketball team in the National Basketball Association that plays in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Austin George Carr (born March 10 1948) is a retired American professional Basketball player for the National Basketball Association On March 21, 2008, James scored 29 points against the Toronto Raptors, taking him past Brad Daugherty's all-time Cavaliers scoring record of 10,389 points. The Toronto Raptors are a professional Basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. Daugherty achieved this record over the course of 548 games, while James took only 380 games to score 10,414 points. [42]

All told, James had propelled Cleveland to a 45–37 record, good for second place in the Central Division and the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Prior to Cleveland's first round series versus the Washington Wizards, Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson said James was "overrated," prompting James to say that he would not return the insult, as that would be "almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy. DeShawn Stevenson (born April 3 1981 in Fresno California) is a American professional Basketball player currently with the Washington Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella "[43] In response, Soulja Boy himself made an appearance at Game 3 of the series (played in Washington) in support of the Wizards, and his music was played over the PA system. [44] James would later say that he meant no disrespect to Soulja Boy with his comment, and that his young son is a big fan of the rapper. Jay-Z responded by producing a freestyle version of the Too Short single "Blow the Whistle", named "Playoff", in which he "disses" Stevenson and Soulja Boy on James' behalf. Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28 1966) better known by his Stage name Too Short (seen on album covers as Too $hort) is an American " Blow the Whistle " is the first single off of Oakland Rapper Too Short 's 16th album Blow the Whistle. [45][46]. The Cavaliers would go on and win the series in 6 games (4–2), setting up a meeting with the Boston Celtics. The series had to be decided by the seventh game in Boston. James and opponent Paul Pierce each scored 40+ points, but the Cavaliers could not get a victory, thus losing the series (3–4).

United States national team

Olympic medal record
Men's Basketball
Bronze2004 AthensUSA
Competitor for Flag of the United States United States
World Championships
Bronze2006 JapanUSA
FIBA Americas Championship
Gold2007 Las VegasUSA

After his rookie season, James played on the 2004 U.S. Olympic basketball team in Athens, where the United States won the bronze medal in men's basketball. Basketball has been played consistently at the Summer Olympic Games since 1936 with demonstration events in 1904 and 1924 The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the indoor arena in the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece for the preliminary The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international Basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's Basketball. The FIBA Americas Championship is the name commonly used to refer to the American Basketball championships The FIBA Americas Championships 2007 (The Tournament of the Americas was a basketball tournament held at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from August 22 The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's Basketball. The 2003–04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's Basketball. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's For the New York City civilian award go to Bronze Medallion - New York City Award A Bronze medal is a Medal awarded Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the indoor arena in the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece for the preliminary It was the first time a U. S. Olympic team with NBA players failed to win the gold medal. Gold Medal is an Album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music) Limited to 14. 6 minutes per game, James averaged just 5. 8 points and 2. 6 rebounds per game. [47] James also competed in the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan and averaged 13. The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international Basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. 9 points, 4. 8 rebounds, and 4. 1 assists per game. [48] However, the team finished with an 8–1 record, and was again awarded the bronze medal. [48]

James was named as one of three captains for the U.S. men's basketball national team from 2006–2008, alongside Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade. In team sports a captain is a title given to the member of the team The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's Basketball. Carmelo Kiyan Anthony (born May 29 1984 is an American professional Basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, of the National Basketball Association Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr (born January 17 1982) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat [49] After failing to win the 2006 World Championships, the team competed at the 2007 Tournament of Americas Olympic qualifiers to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The FIBA Americas Championships 2007 (The Tournament of the Americas was a basketball tournament held at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from August 22 During the gold medal game against Argentina, James recorded 31 points, the most by an American in an Olympic qualifier, as the United States captured gold medal honors. [50] He averaged 18. 1 points (on tournament-high field-goal percentage (76%) and three-point percentage (62. 2%)), 4. 7 assists, 3. 6 rebounds and 1. 5 steals in 22. 2 minutes per game.

Player profile

James has established himself as a legitimate triple-double threat and has averaged 26. A triple-double is a Basketball term defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i 7 points, 6. 4 assists and 6. 7 rebounds per game for his career. [10] As of the 2007–08 season, he has recorded 16 triple-doubles in his career,[51] with 14 in the regular season and 2 in the postseason. The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. [2] On offense, James utilizes his quickness, size, and strength to get past defenders. James is known for his exceptional upper body strength. When penetrating to the basket, James exhibits superb body control, adjusting his shot in mid-air according to the defense, allowing him to absorb contact and finish at the basket. [52] In the 2005–06 season, he led the league in completed traditional three point plays. The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. A three-point field goal (also known as three-pointer, three-point shot, trey, or simply three) is a field goal in a Basketball [2] He is a solid rebounder who regularly ranks among the league leaders in rebounds for the small forward position. [53][54] His overall skill sets and on-court play has led to many comparisons to NBA legends Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24 1938 in Charlotte Tennessee) nicknamed " The Big O " is a former American NBA player with Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman [55]

Although James exhibits exceptional offensive ability, he has yet to be featured on the NBA All-Defensive Team[56] and has struggled with his free throw shooting — he averaged a subpar . The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular Main article Basketball moves In Basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted 698 free throw percentage in the 2006-07 season. The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. [10]

Personal life

The 1933 King Kong movie poster and the March 2008 Vogue cover with James and Gisele Bundchen which some claim references itThe 1933 King Kong movie poster and the March 2008 Vogue cover with James and Gisele Bundchen which some claim references it
The 1933 King Kong movie poster and the March 2008 Vogue cover with James and Gisele Bundchen which some claim references it

James has two children with his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson. King Kong is a landmark Black-and-white Adventure film about a gigantic Gorilla named " Kong " and how he is captured from Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. Gisele Caroline Bündchen (born July 20 1980 is a Brazilian model. The first, LeBron James Jr. , was born on October 6, 2004[57] and the second, Bryce Maximus James, was born on June 14, 2007. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [57][58]

Thoughout his life, Lebron has excelled at many different sports. During his sophmore year at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School he was named First Team-All Stats as a wide receiver and in his junior year lead his team to the state semifinals in football. St Vincent - St Mary High School is a private Coed, Catholic High school located in Akron Ohio. [2] The sport Lebron is best know for is basketball. Originally wearing number 32 his freshman year of high school, he changed it to the number 23, inspired by his role model Michael Jordan[2]. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman He continues to wear this number as a pro.

Despite being compared to players such as Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, and Magic Johnson,[55][59] James compared himself to a young Penny Hardaway. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24 1938 in Charlotte Tennessee) nicknamed " The Big O " is a former American NBA player with Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway (born July 18 1971, in Memphis Tennessee) is an American professional Basketball player He stated, "Penny sees the whole floor and can score," James said. "He's still one of my favorite players of all-time. "[60]

James has stated he wants to be the first billionaire athlete and a global icon. He has a number of endorsement contracts with Nike, Sprite, Powerade, Bubblicious, and Upper Deck. Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. Sprite is a clear soda Lemon-lime Flavored caffeine free Soft drink, produced by The Coca-Cola Company. POWERade is a Sports drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company. Bubblicious is a brand of Bubble gum produced by Cadbury Adams. The Upper Deck Company LLC (colloquially as Upper Deck and Upper Deck Authenticated Ltd With Nike, LeBron has released five signature shoe styles. He has acted in a series of commercials called "The LeBrons" also produced by Nike. The LeBrons are a mock family of LeBron James featured in commercials for Nike's line of LeBron James shoes

During the 2007 NBA Playoffs, James drew criticism[61] when he declined to sign a petition started by his teammate, Ira Newble, regarding the Chinese government's alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan, stating that he did not know enough about the issue. The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association 's 2006-2007 season. Ira Newble (born January 20 1975, in Detroit Michigan) is an American professional Basketball player who's currently a Free Agent Power within the Government of the People's Republic of China is divided among three bodies the Communist Party of China, the state and the People's The War in Darfur is a military conflict in the Darfur region of western Sudan. Darfur (دار فور daar foor, lit "realm of the Fur " is a region in Sudan. Sudan (officially the Republic of Sudan) ( السودان al-Sūdān is a country in northeastern Africa. [62][63] A year later, however, James did talk publicly about the issue, saying, "At the end of the day we're talking about human rights. And people should understand that human rights and people's lives are in jeopardy. We're not talking about contracts here. We're not talking about money. We're talking about people's lives being lost and that means a lot more to me than some money or a contract. "[64]

On July 11, 2007, James, along with comedian Jimmy Kimmel, hosted the 2007 ESPY Awards. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American Television host and Comedian. The ESPY Awards is an annual Sports awards event created and broadcast by American Cable television network ESPN. The show aired on July 15, 2007. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. LeBron was nominated for three ESPYs; his nominations were for Best Male Athlete, Best NBA Player (winner), and for Best Record Breaking Performance. The Record Breaking performance was when he scored 48 points in Game 5 of the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Finals agains the Detroit Pistons, including 29 of the last 30 points and all of the teams 25 points in overtime. In other comedic pursuits, James hosted the 33rd season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City Creator Lorne Michaels along numerous castmembers praised him for his versatility. LeBron joined the ranks of other NBA hosts including Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley who also hosted the premiere episodes.

In December 2007, James was ranked at #1 in the Forbes Top 20 Earners Under 25 with annual earnings of 27 million dollars. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly [65]

On October 4, 2007, James received criticism from Cleveland fans and critics alike for showing up to Game 1 of Major League Baseball's 2007 American League Division Series at the Cleveland Indians' Jacobs Field as a fan wearing a cap of the New York Yankees, the Indians' ALDS opponents. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 and ended The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Progressive Field is a ballpark located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and is the home of the Cleveland Indians of the American The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. In a third inning interview with TBS reporter Craig Sager while seated in the bleachers, James said, "As individuals I want every Indian to succeed. Craig Sager (born in Batavia Illinois) is currently a Journalist for TNT and TBS. I love all these fans for coming out and supporting us. But team-wise I want the Yankees to win. " Despite residing in Ohio for all of his childhood, James explained that he grew up as a Yankees fan, a Dallas Cowboys fan for the NFL and a Chicago Bulls fan for the NBA. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Chicago Bulls are an American professional Basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern As the Indians began to rout the Yankees in the sixth inning, James left the stadium with his entourage. [66] The controversy would continue upon Nike's January 22, 2008 announcement of the "Air Zoom V LeBron" shoe. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The shoe was named in James' honor, but in a Yankees-type motif and scheduled to only be available in New York. [67]

In March 2008, James became the first black man to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine, posing with Gisele Bündchen. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. Gisele Caroline Bündchen (born July 20 1980 is a Brazilian model. [68] Some considered the cover offensive, describing the positioning of James and Bündchen as a reference to classic imagery of the movie monster King Kong. King Kong is the name of a fictional giant ape from the fictional Skull Island, who has appeared in several works since 1933 [68] James told The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer he was pleased with the cover, saying he was "just showing a little emotion. " and "Everything my name is on is going to be criticized in a good way or bad way," James told the paper. "Who cares what anyone says?"

NBA regular season statistics

SEASONTEAMGPMPGSPGBPGRPGAPGPPGHi40+50+TDMVP
2003–04Cleveland7939. 51. 60. 75. 55. 920. 9411009th
2004–05Cleveland9038. 62. 20. 67. 47. 227. 2565146th
2005–06Cleveland7942. 51. 60. 87. 06. 631. 45210252nd
2006–07Cleveland7840. 91. 60. 76. 76. 027. 3411015th
2007–08¹Cleveland7640. 41. 81. 17. 97. 230. 0517274th
CareerCleveland39141. 11. 80. 86. 96. 627. 35624517/

TD = Triple Doubles

MVP = Most Valuable Player voting

Awards and honors

Main article: List of career achievements by LeBron James


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  67. ^ A Yankees fan from head to toe
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Yao Ming		NBA first overall draft pick
2003 NBA Draft		Succeeded by
Dwight Howard
Preceded by
Amare Stoudemire		NBA
Rookie of the Year
2004		Succeeded by
Emeka Okafor
Preceded by

Allen Iverson
Kobe Bryant		NBA All-Star Game
Most Valuable Player
2006
2008		Succeeded by

Kobe Bryant
Incumbent
Preceded by
Kobe Bryant		National Basketball Association
Scoring champion
2007-08		Succeeded by
Incumbent


Persondata
NAMEJames,Lebron
ALTERNATIVE NAMESJames, King
SHORT DESCRIPTIONNBA Basketball player
DATE OF BIRTHDecember 30, 1984
PLACE OF BIRTHAkron, Ohio
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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