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
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LeBron James refused to stay silent about social justice issues both before and after helping the Lakers clinch the No.1 seed.
Bronny James is only a teenager, but he’s already following in LeBron’s footsteps and calling one one particular NBA veteran.
While LeBron James is built up a $480 million net worth, the Lakers star still has a couple of cheap habits that he simply can’t shake.
The biggest stain on LeBron James’ resume is his performance in the 2011 NBA Finals. He was even outscored by a 33-year-old bench player.
While LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are pretty evenly matched on the court, King James’ massive net worth dominates the financial competition.
LeBron James and the Lakers return to the court Thursday in the bubble. Are they the betting favorites to win it all in 2020?
LeBron James is often discussed as the GOAT. James doesn’t like to compare himself to Michael Jordan but did reveal in a new Apple TV series the game he became the greatest player in today’s game.
Anthony Davis has been wearing protective goggles after an eye injury. LeBron James noticed his resemblance to a Hall of Fame player right away.
