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LeBron James

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Portrait of basketball player LeBron James holding a basketball during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James

LeBron James is a famous basketball player from Akron, Ohio. He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association, or NBA. People call him "King James" because he is one of the best players ever.

LeBron started playing basketball when he was very young. He became famous in high school and was chosen first in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Over many years, he has played for several teams and won four NBA championships.

LeBron has won many awards, including four NBA MVP awards and the Rookie of the Year award. He has played in the NBA Finals ten times and been an All-Star 22 times. He is the NBA's top scorer of all time!

Besides basketball, LeBron helps people in his hometown. He started a school to help children who find school hard. LeBron also talks about important things that matter to him, like fairness and helping others.

LeBron James is tall, measuring 6 feet 9 inches, and he plays mostly as a small forward and power forward. He is known for being a good passer and for helping his teammates score.

Images

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving playing basketball during a game in 2017.
LeBron James preparing for a game by tossing powder into the air as part of his pregame ritual.
Portrait of basketball player LeBron James during a game in 2009.
LeBron James performing a powerful dunk during a basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards in 2011.
LeBron James playing basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in 2014.
LeBron James playing basketball at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
LeBron James playing basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2026.
Portrait of basketball player LeBron James during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008.
LeBron James playing basketball during a game in 2018.
Portrait of basketball player LeBron James during a game in 2017.

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