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:
LA Lakers star LeBron James is creeping up on a very interesting NBA postseason record currently held by six-time champion, Michael Jordan.
For better or worse, LeBron James will always be compared to Michael Jordan. Which man has been a better performer in the NBA Finals?
As LeBron James readies to try and win his fourth NBA title, President Donald Trump ripped the star player for what he’s doing in a name-calling tirade.
In Game 5, the LA Lakers have a chance to clinch the NBA Championship. Luckily for them, LeBron James is one of the best closers around.
Can LeBron James match or better some of the greatest NBA Finals closeout performances in Los Angeles Lakers history?
LeBron James has evolved tremendously since losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Mark Cuban recently detailed his evolution.
Sometimes, actions speak louder than words. LeBron James, however, used both to lead his LA Lakers to victory over the Miami Heat.
Based on their first season playing together, LeBron James believes that “the sky’s the limit” for him and Anthony Davis.
Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to an improbable Game 3 win Sunday night, and he wasn’t afraid to talk trash to LeBron James afterward.
With a 40-point triple-double on Sunday, Jimmy Butler joined an exclusive club of players that have accomplished such a feat in the NBA Finals.
