LeBron James - Nba Star, Timeline and Childhood
LeBron James's Personal Details
Lebron James is an American professional basketball player
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | December 30, 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | African American Athletes, Illuminati Members, Philanthropists, Sportspersons, Basketball Players, Nba Star |
| Nick names | King James |
| Spouses | Savannah Brinson |
| Known as | LeBron Raymone James |
| Childrens | Bryce Maximus James, LeBron James Jr. |
| Birth Place | Akron, Ohio |
| Height | 203 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Anthony McClelland |
| Mother | Gloria Marie James |
| Net Worth | $485 million as of Feb 10,2017 |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Born in | Akron, Ohio |
| Famous as | NBA Star |
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Who is LeBron James?
Lebron James is an American professional basketball player. He had a difficult childhood but showed tremendous talent early in his life. As a freshman at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School he was pivotal in leading his team to two consecutive Division III State championships. He began attracting national attention for his basketball skills and was equally good at football in which he garnered All-state honors. He was taken as the number one overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He became the youngest person in NBA history to score 40 points in a game and became the youngest person to win the Rookie of the Year award. He was universally praised for his versatility, as he was used as a point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. His highlight-reel dunks and no-look passes thrilled his fans. In his third season, he led the Cavaliers to the playoffs. In his fifth season, he nearly single-handedly led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals, only to be swept in four games by the San Antonio Spurs.
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Childhood & Early Life
LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, to Gloria Marie James and Anthony McClelland an exconvict. Gloria raised him on her own as his father was uninterested in being a parent.
Realizing he would be better off with a more stable family, Gloria allowed him to live with the family of Frank Walker who introduced him to basketball when he was nine years old.
He played Amateur Athletic Union basketball for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars and chose to attend St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, a white private school, instead of their local public school.
In his senior year too he was named Ohio's Mr. Basketball and USA Today All-USA First Team and Gatorade National Player of the Year for the third and second consecutive years respectively.
Career
James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft. He was eventually named the Rookie of the Year, finishing with averages of 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game.
At 19, LeBron became the youngest member of the basketball squad in 2004 Athens Olympics but he spent most of the time on the bench.
He made NBA history again in 2005, when he became the youngest player to score more than 50 points in one game. He was selected for the NBA All-Star game for the first time.
With averages of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he became the youngest player in NBA history to be named to an All-NBA Team, in the 2004–05 seasons.
In 2006, he helped his team beat the Wizards in the first round of playoff. Against the Pistons in the semifinals, even his average of 26.6 could not secure his team’s victory.
After the 2006 Playoffs, James and the Cavaliers negotiated a three-year, $60 million contract extension with a player option with the option of seeking a new contract as an unrestricted free agent.
The Cavaliers proved to be stronger competitors in 2007, reaching the NBA finals, beating Detroit to win the Eastern Conference but lost in the finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
During the 2007-08 season, the Cavaliers improved their standing in the Eastern Conference. The team made it to the semifinals, where they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in seven games.
Year 2008 was a stellar one for him as he outperformed rival players as Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson by scoring an average of 30 points per game, the highest average in the NBA regular season.
In 2008, he traveled to Beijing, with the likes of Bryant, Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade on the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team and brought home the gold after defeating Spain in the finals.
Shortly after becoming a free agent in 2010, he announced that he would be joining the Miami Heat for the upcoming season. He finished second in the league, scoring 26.7 points per game.
James competed at his third Olympic Games in 2012, in London, along with teammates Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant, and the team brought home the second consecutive Olympic gold.
At the end of the 2012-13 season, against the San Antonio Spurs, Miami transformed a seemingly impossible championship win into reality, winning their second consecutive national title with a 3-4 victory.
Awards & Achievements
James’ team ‘Miami Heat’ won the NBA championship for two consecutive years from 2012 and he was declared NBA Most Valuable Player, which he had been winning for two years already.
He was part of the Olympic gold winning American team at Beijing (2008) and London (2012) games, and a bronze at Seoul Olympics (2004). He also has gold and a bronze FIBA Americas Championship medals.
The 2011-12 season ended with Miami Heat beating Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship - James’ first NBA title. In the final game, he scored 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
He made NBA history in 2013, at age 28, he became the youngest and 38th NBA player to score 20,000 points, succeeding Kobe Bryant of the Lakers—who accomplished this feat when he was 29.
Personal Life & Legacy
James married Savannah Brinson, his high school sweetheart. Together they have two sons, LeBron James, Jr. and Bryce Maximus James. They currently reside in Coconut Grove, an affluent Miami neighborhood.
A philanthropist, he is an active supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of America, Children's Defense Fund, and ONEXONE. He has also established his own charity foundation called the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Trivia
According to this American basket ball star, “You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed - you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that”.
This basketball star nicknamed ‘King James’ started a petition saying that no player should be allowed to wear number 23 in honor of Michael Jordan.
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LeBron James's awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
Other | ||
| 0 | - All-Star Game MVP award | |
| 0 | - NBA MVP Award | |
| 0 | 2012 - NBA Finals MVP Award | |
| 0 | - Gatorade National Player of the Year Award | |
| 0 | 2005-2006 - NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award | |
LeBron James biography timelines
- // 30th Dec 1984LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, to Gloria Marie James and Anthony McClelland an exconvict. Gloria raised him on her own as his father was uninterested in being a parent.
- // 2003James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft. He was eventually named the Rookie of the Year, finishing with averages of 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game.
- // 2004At 19, LeBron became the youngest member of the basketball squad in 2004 Athens Olympics but he spent most of the time on the bench.
- // 2004With averages of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he became the youngest player in NBA history to be named to an All-NBA Team, in the 2004–05 seasons.
- // 2005He made NBA history again in 2005, when he became the youngest player to score more than 50 points in one game. He was selected for the NBA All-Star game for the first time.
- // 2006In 2006, he helped his team beat the Wizards in the first round of playoff. Against the Pistons in the semifinals, even his average of 26.6 could not secure his team’s victory.
- // 2006After the 2006 Playoffs, James and the Cavaliers negotiated a three-year, $60 million contract extension with a player option with the option of seeking a new contract as an unrestricted free agent.
- // 2007The Cavaliers proved to be stronger competitors in 2007, reaching the NBA finals, beating Detroit to win the Eastern Conference but lost in the finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
- // 2007During the 2007-08 season, the Cavaliers improved their standing in the Eastern Conference. The team made it to the semifinals, where they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in seven games.
- // 2008Year 2008 was a stellar one for him as he outperformed rival players as Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson by scoring an average of 30 points per game, the highest average in the NBA regular season.
- // 2008In 2008, he traveled to Beijing, with the likes of Bryant, Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade on the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team and brought home the gold after defeating Spain in the finals.
- // 2010Shortly after becoming a free agent in 2010, he announced that he would be joining the Miami Heat for the upcoming season. He finished second in the league, scoring 26.7 points per game.
- // 2011 To 2012The 2011-12 season ended with Miami Heat beating Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship - James’ first NBA title. In the final game, he scored 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
- // 2012James competed at his third Olympic Games in 2012, in London, along with teammates Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant, and the team brought home the second consecutive Olympic gold.
- // 2012 To 2013At the end of the 2012-13 season, against the San Antonio Spurs, Miami transformed a seemingly impossible championship win into reality, winning their second consecutive national title with a 3-4 victory.
- // 2012James’ team ‘Miami Heat’ won the NBA championship for two consecutive years from 2012 and he was declared NBA Most Valuable Player, which he had been winning for two years already.
- // 2013He made NBA history in 2013, at age 28, he became the youngest and 38th NBA player to score 20,000 points, succeeding Kobe Bryant of the Lakers—who accomplished this feat when he was 29.
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LeBron James's FAQ
What is LeBron James birthday?
LeBron James was born at 1984-12-30
Where is LeBron James's birth place?
LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio
What is LeBron James nationalities?
LeBron James's nationalities is American
What is LeBron James nick names?
LeBron James's nickNames is King James
Who is LeBron James spouses?
LeBron James's spouses is Savannah Brinson
Who is LeBron James childrens?
LeBron James's childrens is Bryce Maximus James, LeBron James Jr.
How tall is LeBron James?
LeBron James's height is 202.99999999999997
Who is LeBron James's father?
LeBron James's father is Anthony McClelland
Who is LeBron James's mother?
LeBron James's mother is Gloria Marie James
What is LeBron James's sun sign?
LeBron James is Capricorn
How famous is LeBron James?
LeBron James is famouse as NBA Star