LeBron James: A Comprehensive Overview

Personal Background

• Full Name: LeBron Raymone James Sr.
• Birth: December 30, 1984, Akron, Ohio
• Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
• Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)

Professional Career

NBA Teams

• Cleveland Cavaliers: 2003–2010, 2014–2018
• Miami Heat: 2010–2014
• Los Angeles Lakers: 2018–Present

Achievements

• NBA Championships: 4 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)
• NBA Finals MVP: 4 times (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)
• Regular Season MVP: 4 times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
• NBA's All-time Leading Scorer: Surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 2023
• Olympics: 3 Gold Medals (2008, 2012, 2024)

Career Highlights

• Drafted: 2003, 1st overall by Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Star Appearances: 21 times (2005–2025)
• Olympic Success: 3 Gold Medals, Olympic MVP in 2024
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• AP Male Athlete of the Decade: 2010s

Notable Records

• NBA All-Star Game MVP: 3 times (2006, 2008, 2018)
• NBA Scoring Champion: 2008
• NBA Assists Leader: 2020
• Oldest active NBA player, tied with Vince Carter for most seasons played

Early Life and Background

• Raised by his mother Gloria Marie James; father Anthony McClelland was absent
• Attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio
• Gained national attention for his basketball prowess in high school
• Noted for all-around scoring, passing, athleticism, and playmaking abilities

High School Achievements

• High School Champion: Led team to multiple state championships
• Ohio Mr. Basketball: 3 times
• Gatorade National Player of the Year: 2 times

Professional Journey

Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-2010, 2014-2018)

• Rookie of the Year: 2004
• 2007 NBA Finals: Led Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals appearance

Miami Heat (2010-2014)

• The Decision: Controversial move to Miami
• Back-to-Back Championships: 2012, 2013

Return to Cleveland (2014-2018)

• Ending Cleveland's Championship Drought: Won 2016 NBA title

Los Angeles Lakers (2018-Present)

• Joining Lakers: Signed in 2018
• 2020 NBA Championship: Won title amid the COVID-19 pandemic
• Father-Son Duo: Played alongside son Bronny in 2024

Off-Court Activities

• Endorsements: Nike, PepsiCo, and many others
• Wealth: First NBA player to reach $1 billion in earnings while active
• Philanthropy: LeBron James Family Foundation, opened I PROMISE School
• Media and Entertainment: Appeared in films, produced documentaries

Personal Life

• Married to high school sweetheart Savannah James
• Three children: Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri
• Resides in Los Angeles with properties in multiple locations

Legacy

• Considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time
• Influential in player empowerment and team dynamics in the NBA
• Continues to impact both on and off the court with his performances and initiatives.