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LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, including eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018. He has also won three Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team. James is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In addition to ranking fourth in NBA career assists and sixth in NBA career steals, James holds several individual honors, including four NBA MVP awards, four Finals MVP awards, the Rookie of the Year award, three All-Star Game MVP awards, the inaugural NBA Cup MVP, and the Olympics MVP in the 2024 Summer Olympics. A record 22-time All-Star and 21-time All-NBA selection (including a record 13 First Team selections), he has also made six All-Defensive Teams. The oldest active player in the NBA, he holds records for the most seasons played with 23, the most games played, the most minutes played, and the most field goals made in league history. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James gained national attention at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School and was heavily touted as a future NBA superstar for his all-around scoring, passing, athleticism and playmaking abilities. A prep-to-pro, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected James with the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. He won Rookie of the Year and quickly established himself as one of the league's premier players, leading Cleveland to its first NBA Finals appearance in 2007 and winning the scoring title in 2008. After winning back-to-back MVPs in 2009 and 2010, he joined the Miami Heat as a free agent in 2010, a controversial move announced in the television special The Decision. With the Heat, James won his first two NBA championships in 2012 and 2013, earning MVP and Finals MVP honors both years. After four seasons in Miami, he returned to Cleveland in 2014, leading the Cavaliers to their first-ever championship in 2016, ending the Cleveland sports curse. He signed with the Lakers in 2018, winning another title in 2020 and becoming the first player to win Finals MVP with three different teams. Off the court, James has earned further wealth and fame from numerous endorsement contracts. He is the first player in NBA history to accumulate $1 billion in earnings as an active player. He was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2005, 2013, 2017, and 2019—the most selections for a professional athlete.
[Charania] The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to acquire Jaylen Brown at the trade deadline for four first-round picks, but the Warriors decided against it. Golden State also had an opportunity to trade for Anthony Davis which would’ve given them a better chance at signing LeBron James.
[Charania] The Philadelphia 76ers expect to play LeBron James “a good amount” at the PG position to be the primary initiator and playmaker for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.
76ers president Mike Gansey on LeBron James: 'There are no words to measure the impact he'll have on this organization'
Steve Kerr: "A few years ago, it was Michael Jordan. Then I got to coach LeBron James in the Olympics. And since people have their phones on here, this somehow may end up on social media. LeBron won a gold medal, and I got to coach him. He was an amazing guy to coach. I’m gonna say it’s a dead tie.”
[Shelburne] The Heat employee who accidentally scheduled LeBron James introductory press conference on YouTube for July 27th had a vacation scheduled for this week and was trying to get ahead of work that would come up if LeBron chose the Heat
[The Boyd Company] LeBron James’ first year with the 76ers is projected to generate $250–$430 million in regional economic activity for Philadelphia.
[Charania] LeBron James has officially signed his two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers with a player option -- plus a full 15% trade kicker, per sources.
[97.1 The Fan] Derek Fisher on people who say LeBron James is a 'ring-chaser': "You're not ring chasing when you're the guy that creates the rings."
“Every day was an emotional roller coaster”… Agent reveals the full story of LeBron's PHI
‘Maybe he’s a racist’: Donald Trump takes bizarre swipe at NBA great LeBron James
Why didn't LeBron choose the Goals? ESPN's spinoff: "OKC's intention was to avoid San Antonio"
What Should Warriors Do After Missing on LeBron James? Three Potential Paths Forward for Golden State
What's next in NBA offseason after LeBron James' decision? James Harden, Draymond Green, Jalen Duren eye deals
MrBeast’s Newest Battle: Granting Wishes for Kids Battling Cancer (With Assist From LeBron James)
LeBron James explained why he picked the Sixers. Here are four other factors that may have helped.
Is this question difficult even for Trump? “Who is the best between Jordan and LeBron?”
LeBron James signs with Sixers as Philadelphia loads up with hopes of winning first title since 1983
'King' LeBron James confirmed to go to Philadelphia... 2-year, $8 million contract
LeBron James goes to Philadelphia at an unprecedented price, why? Only win now. We risked everything to win
"I was sure about retirement" LeBron changed his mind and gave up his annual salary of 67 billion won... Reason for choosing Philadelphia "It's not money or family, it's about winning"
Inside LeBron’s Philadelphia Decision: Why pretty much everyone was completely in the dark
LeBron James’ Ex-Lakers Teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Eyes $3.9M 76ers Deal After Grizzlies Buyout
"LeBron? Maybe he's a racist"...Trump makes another bombshell by choosing Jordan when asked about GOAT
LeBron James lands with Philadelphia 76ers: Live updates as James reportedly signs 2-year, $8 million deal
41-year-old King's choice was Philadelphia... LeBron James “The final chapter of the journey”
41-year-old LeBron James is not retiring... 'The Last Dance' in Philadelphia
‘Twist of a twist’ LeBron’s ‘fourth team’ finally decided, aiming for ‘fifth ring’ in Philadelphia [SS Focus]
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