LeBron James
When it comes to modern basketball, it’s tough to get any bigger than LeBron James.
After bursting onto the scene in high school, LeBron entered the 2003 NBA Draft. In a move that seemed straight out of a fairy tale, he joined his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick. He quickly lived up to the hype and emerged as a legitimate star.
In July 2010, though, everything changed. During an ESPN special dubbed The Decision, King James infamously announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach. He would win two NBA championships with the Miami Heat before returning to Cleveland. He’d add another ring in 2016, finally bringing a title to Ohio, and secured a fourth in 2020 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
While LeBron can be a divisive player, there’s no arguing with his raw talent and overall resume. He’s won four championships, four NBA Finals MVPs, and four regular-season MVP crowns across 19 professional campaigns and has deservedly become one of the faces of the Association.
- Current team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Former teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat
- Position: Forward
- Drafted: No. 1 overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Shooting hand: Right
- Nicknames: King James, LBJ
Read the latest about LeBron James’ playing career and history:
A look at the finalized 2021 NBA All-Star Game rosters as well as the participants in the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Dunk Contest.
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LeBron James rejected criticism from soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. In the process, he left himself open to a shot from UFC contender Colby Covington.
Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, suffered what appears to be a season-ending injury.
Brandon Ingram seemed to throw a little shade at former Lakers teammate LeBron James while hyping up Pelicans running mate Zion Williamson.
LeBron James sent a surprisingly encouraging message after the LA Lakers extended their losing streak to four games on Wednesday night.
LeBron James won two championships on the Heat. However, he potentially discussed teaming up with former Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.
Stephen A. Smith is a famous LeBron James stan, but he believes there’s another player who’s been the best in the NBA this season.
Back in 2013, LeBron James, while playing for the Miami Heat, had a dunk over Jason Terry that Terry still agonizes over.
While LeBron James says he’s not much of a trash-talker, he did call out Steph Curry in 2018 to prove a point to his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates.
