LeBron James

James’ mother Gloria Marie James was 16 years old when she had him. She later allowed him to live with Frank Walker, a local youth football coach who was also the one to encourage James to pursue basketball.

In 2013, James married Savannah James. They have three kids together, including sons Bronny James and Bryce James.

He is close friends with fellow NBA players Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwayne Wade.

James has gone by a number of nicknames including King James, LBJ, Chosen One, Bron-Bron, The Little Emperor, The Akron Hammer, L-Train, and Benjamin Buckets.

High School Career

He attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. While there, he was thrice named Ohio Mr. Basketball. In 2012, he was named the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year. He was named a Parade All-American twice and in 2003, he was the McDonald’s All-American Game MVP.

Number 23 was also retired by the school in his honor.

Professional Career

James skipped college and was drafted during the 2003 NBA Draft. He was selected in the 1st round and was the 1st overall pick, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He became the youngest player in the history of the league to score a minimum of 40 points in a match. He was selected as Rookie of the Year for the 2003-04 season and was the youngest NBA player and first Cavalier to be given the honor.

James was with the Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010. In 2005, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time. He would be named an All-Star every year after that, totaling 19 times.

In 20056, he was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP. He would be named an NBA All-Star Game MVP again in 2008 and 2018.

From 2010 to 2014, James was signed with the Miami Heat. With the Heat, James won his first NBA Championship in 2012. He would help the team win their second championship the next year.

From 2014 to 2018, he returned to the Cavaliers and while there, he again helped them win another NBA Championship. He also scored his third NBA Finals MVP award that year. He had previously been named as the Finals MVP in 2012 and 2013 as well.

In 2018, James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2020, he helped the team win an NBA Championship. That year, he was again named as the Finals MVP.

Personal Records

James has set several records in his professional career including breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. He also holds the record for having the most consecutive double-digit scoring games. He also has the most 20-point games in NBA history.

James is also the only player in the history of the NBA to score at least 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists.

Career Highlights

• 2012, 2013, 2016, 2020 - NBA champion
• 2012, 2013, 2016, 2020 - NBA Finals MVP
• 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 - NBA Most Valuable Player
• 2005–2023 - NBA All-Star
• 2006, 2008, 2018 - NBA All-Star Game MVP
• 2006, 2008–2018, 2020 - All-NBA First Team
• 2005, 2007, 2021 - All-NBA Second Team
• 2019, 2022, 2023 - All-NBA Third Team
• 2009–2013 - NBA All-Defensive First Team
• 2014 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
• 2004 - NBA Rookie of the Year
• 2004 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
• 2008 - NBA scoring champion
• 2020 - NBA assists leader
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• AP Athlete of the Decade 2010s
• 2013, 2016, 2018, 2020 - AP Athlete of the Year
• 2012, 2016, 2020 - Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
• 2012 - USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
• 2002, 2003 - National high school player of the year
• 2003 - McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
• 2002, 2003 - First-team Parade All-American
• 2001–2003 - Ohio Mr. Basketball
• No. 23 retired by St. Vincent–St. Mary

Medal Record

• Gold - 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Men’s Basketball
• Gold - 2012 London Olympic Games, Men’s Basketball
• Bronze - 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Men’s Basketball
• Bronze - 2006 Japan FIBA World Championship
• Gold - 2007 Las Vegas FIBA Americas Championship