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:
Floyd Mayweather sounds off on LeBron James winning Associated Press Athlete of the Decade.
When LeBron retires, he’ll be guaranteed entry into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The forward thinks Anthony Davis will be joining him.
LeBron James is considering playing for USA Basketball for a fourth time at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
On the court, LeBron James is an incredible athlete. Off the court, the Lakers star’s diet apparently features plenty of sweets.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is helping to fund a program that will send 193 students to college for free.
When the 2020 Tokyo Olympics arrive, will LeBron James be part of the Team USA basketball squad?
Sports fans love to debate any topic. Michael Jordan, however, may have put a damper on comparisons between himself and LeBron James.
When LeBron James and his teammates take the court for the NBA All-Star Game, they’ll all be wearing one specific jersey number.
Bronny James is only a teenager, but he’s already learning the harsh realities of stardom. Thankfully, LeBron James came to his defense.
LeBron James is always capable of greatness on the court, but one of his former teammates thinks this year’s Lakers could do something special.
