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:
Dennis Rodman, who played for the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons in the 90s, said LeBron James wouldn’t be as successful in that era.
LeBron James’ life seems pretty perfect but even he has some regrets. The Lakers forward wishes he didn’t name his son Bronny after himself.
At just 15 years old and a freshman in high school, Bronny James is handling the hype of being the son of the legendary LeBron James.
The NBA GOAT debate will never have a definitive answer, but LeBron James’ former head coach recently chimed in with his surprising thoughts.
In a recent conversation with Kentucky head coach John Calipari, Charles Barkley listed his top five NBA players of all time.
It’s hard not to admire LeBron James. But once you learn about the circumstances he grew up in, it’s remarkable he even made it to the NBA.
One of the biggest moves of LeBron James’ career was when he decided to create a big three on the Miami Heat with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. That trio ended up being very successful too. The Heat went to four straight NBA Finals when those three played together. However, James’ big three with Wade […]
The sad story of Lenny Cooke, who was once billed as a higher-rated high school prospect than LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
LeBron James has made more than $300 million during his time in the NBA, but he still regrets one impulse buy from early in his career.
A look back on why Carmelo Anthony should have won the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year award over LeBron James.
