[14]:51 He was recruited by some Division I programs, including Notre Dame. Britney Spears, Matt Damon, Owen Wilson, Christian Bale, Michael Keaton, Dustin Hoffman and Blake Griffin formed the star-studded guest list. [330] James credited the team's attitude and experience for their improvement, saying: "I don't think we understood what it meant to put on a USA uniform and all the people that we were representing in 2004. [162] San Antonio eventually eliminated the Heat in five games, ending Miami's quest for a three-peat. [381], At the beginning of James's NBA career, he was considered a poor defensive player,[382] but he improved steadily through the years. For The Athletic, Bill Oram wrote that James's ankle injury felt like "the moment that might signal the end of the Lakers season". [200] Following another round of trades in February, Cleveland returned to form and James reached a number of historical milestones; on March 30, he set an NBA record with 867 straight games scoring in double digits. LeBron James Jr., Bryce Maximus James, Zhuri James, LeBron James Jr. Father, Father (nacida James), James, James, James, Mcclelland, Mcclelland (born James), Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Bronny_James_2022_Bass_Pro_Shops_Champions_Tournament.jpg, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, "King James", "LBJ", "L-Train", "The Akron Hammer", "The King", "The Chosen One", "Bron Bron". [545], In 2012, James, Carter and Paul Wachter made an investment of less than $1million in the Pasadena-based fast casual chain Blaze Pizza; their investment had grown to $25million by 2017. [451][452][453] He also has his own charity foundation, the LeBron James Family Foundation, which is based in Akron. [346] James contributed 19 points in the win, becoming the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men's basketball history. [528], James and his business partner Maverick Carter own production company SpringHill Entertainment,[529] whose first work was the Lions Gate documentary More Than a Game, which was released in 2009 and chronicled James's high school years. [424] In November 2015, James bought a 9,350 square-foot (870 m2) East Coast-style mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles for about $21million. 10-1", "CBS Sports' 50 greatest NBA players of all time: Where do LeBron, Curry rank? "[468] Later on that year, in the aftermath of the Unite the Right rally, James questioned the "Make America Great Again" slogan and said: "It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. [73] With final averages of 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, James became the first Cavalier to win the MVP Award. Men's Nike Dri-FIT ADV NBA . [330][346] He also joined Michael Jordan as the only players to win an NBA MVP award, NBA championship, NBA Finals MVP, and Olympic gold medal in the same year. [4] In the playoffs, the Cavaliers advanced comfortably to the Finals, losing only two games en route to a rematch with the Warriors,[182] who were coming off a record-setting 73-win season. [4], In the Conference Semifinals, James and his teammates found themselves matched up with the Celtics for the second consecutive year. [84], James became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01am EDT on July 1, 2010. His dad, Anthony McClelland, is a different story as the NBA player has no. James (foot) is expected to miss "at least two or three weeks," Shams Charania reported Tuesday during his segment on . [39] At the conclusion of the 20032004 season, he became the first Cavalier to receive the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He has been featured in books, documentaries (including winning two Sports Emmy Awards as an executive producer), and television commercials. . [330] Team USA finished the competition with a bronze medal, becoming the first U.S. basketball team to return home without a gold medal since adding active NBA players to their lineup. [19] The Fighting Irish went 270 en route to the Division III state title, making them the only boys high school team in Ohio to finish the season undefeated. [385] Beginning in 2014, some analysts reported a regression in his defensive impact, stemming from a lack of effort and expected age-related declines. [443] By 2013, his image had mostly recovered and he was reported by ESPN as the most popular player in the NBA for the second time in his career. [425] James purchased another home in Brentwood in December 2017 for $23 million. [9] [10] The contract extension made James the highest-paid athlete in NBA history at $528.9M, surpassing Kevin Durant in all-time earnings. LeBron James house features a marvelous custom kitchen that has marble sides and walls and plenty of room to host an array of welcomed guests. Men's Nike Dri-FIT NBA Jersey. 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McClelland is an ex-con who was not interested in fathering LeBron. NumerousPainting354 6 days ago. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. A Broken Wrist in High School Sealed His Basketball Fate. For other people with the name, see, 20102011: Year of media and fan scrutiny, 20142016: Ending Cleveland's championship drought, 20162018: End of second stint in Cleveland. 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[180][181] Despite these distractions, Cleveland finished the year with 57 wins and the best record in the East. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); [436][437], James is an active supporter of non-profit organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Children's Defense Fund. $160. LeBron Raymone James (* 30. prosince 1984, Akron, Ohio, USA) je profesionln americk basketbalista pezdvan King James, kter psob v tmu Los Angeles Lakers v Nrodn Basketbalov Asociaci (NBA). [237], The 20202021 season, reduced to 72 games for each team and starting on December 22, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began after the shortest offseason in NBA history with a 116109 loss to the Clippers. [364] Around this time, James was frequently criticized for not having a reliable jump shot or post game. [517] In 2014, James realized a profit of more than $30million as part of Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics; he had originally struck a deal to get a small stake in the company at its inception in exchange for promoting its headphones. She Raised Lebron Alone When LeBrons grandmother died of a heart attack, Gloria was left all alone to raise him herself at the age of 19. In an open four-round tournament, the field of 130-plus players is trimmed to the top 70 and ties after the second round. [127], The 20112012 season was delayed by a lockout, and during that extended summer, James worked with Hakeem Olajuwon in order to improve his post up game. [445] He has led the league in jersey sales six times. [63] On March 21, he moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer in a game against the Raptors, doing so in over 100 less games than Daugherty. [71] In Miami, he developed into a more versatile defensive player, and the Heat relied on him to guard all five positions. He has won 19 ESPY Awards, hosted Saturday Night Live, and starred in the sports film Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). I added the geni link yesterday for fun, but the genealogy listed there seems confusing and unconnected to James. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. [72] Behind his play and the acquisition of All-Star guard Mo Williams, Cleveland went a franchise record 6616 and fell just one game short of matching the best home record in league history. 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[14]:142 Time Warner Cable, looking to capitalize on James's popularity, offered St. VincentSt. George Major I (1631-1700) was born in Hursley Manor, Hampshire, England. [6] With final averages of 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game,[40] he also became the third player in league history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game as a rookie. [135][136] Facing elimination in Game 6, James recorded 45 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Heat to victory in what The New York Times called a "career-defining performance". [178] Despite the loss, he received serious consideration for the Finals MVP Award,[179] averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game for the championship round. [338] Team USA went 100, winning the gold medal and qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. [115][116] Outside of Miami, the spectacle was not well-received, furthering the negative public perception of James. [94] Heat president Pat Riley played a major role in selling James on the idea of playing with Bosh and Wade. [401][402][403], On the basis of his career longevity and on-court performances, sports publications have consistently included James in rankings of the best basketball players in history,[f] and he was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Decade for the 2010s. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Mary went on to win the Division II championship, marking their third division title in four years. [20] As a sophomore, James averaged 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, along with 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game. [118] To begin the year, they struggled to adjust to these new circumstances, going only 98 after 17 games. [2] His four MVP awards are matched only by Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Russell; James and Russell are the only players to win four MVP awards in a five-year span. [309] On October 28, James posted 28 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in an 111102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. What are you talking about? [483] His statement drew backlash from some Hong Kong protesters[484][485] and in February 2022, political commentator Bill Maher called James hypocritical for not taking a critical stance towards China's human rights abuses. His father wasn't around him even during his childhood days as he was a basketball star in New Zealand. I'm just happy he's still here, obviously. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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[120] He scored 38 points and led Miami to a win while being booed every time he touched the ball. [448] All jerseys worn in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game were auctioned by the NBA and NBPA to raise funds for charity; James's jersey sold for $630,000, setting a record for a modern-day sports jersey. [350] His playing style, which is athletic and versatile,[129] has drawn comparisons to Basketball Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. She met LeBron while she was attending Buchtel Community Learning Center. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); [160] In Game 1 of the Finals, James missed most of the fourth quarter because of leg cramps, helping the Spurs take an early series lead. [217] The team was unable to recover and failed to qualify for the postseason, marking the first time that James missed the playoffs since 2005. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. [61], In February of the 20072008 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance. 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An additional $3.5million was raised from advertising revenue, which was donated to other charities. [332] James felt his limited playing time was a "lowlight" and believed he was not given "a fair opportunity to play";[331] his attitude during the Olympics was described as "disrespectful" by columnist Adrian Wojnarowski. This was very tough for his mother so sometime it made it puzzling for her to find a boyfriend. [b], James was selected by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. 2. [498], Public and charitable initiatives undertaken by James in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, under the LeBron James Family Foundation banner:[499][500], James has signed numerous endorsement contracts; some of the companies that he has done business with are Audemars Piguet,[505] Beats by Dre,[506] Coca-Cola,[507] Dunkin' Brands,[508] McDonald's,[509] Nike,[507] and State Farm. Je to tynsobn vtz Finle NBA z let 2012, 2013, 2016 a 2020, ve kterch zskal tak ocenn MVP (Nejuitenj hr) Finle. [383] Along with Shane Battier and Dwyane Wade, Miami used James in an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme,[384] with James cheating off the ball to help out inside or get into rebounding position. The James Family, better known as the LeBron James' family is one of the popular families in the NBA. [80][151][153] In Game 6, he recorded his second triple-double of the series, including 16 fourth quarter points, to lead the Heat to a comeback victory. [99][100][101] James drew further criticism in a September interview with CNN when he claimed that race might have been a factor in the fallout from The Decision. [541], In February 2019, it was revealed that James would executive produce rapper 2 Chainz's new album Rap or Go to the League. [38] In his first regular season game, he scored 25 points against the Sacramento Kings, setting an NBA record for most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his debut performance. [163] For the Finals, James averaged 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. [564] During his second stint in Cleveland, based on a negotiation strategy devised by NBA agent Mark Termini, who worked with Paul and specialized in contract negotiation and construction,[565] he began opting out,[566] or re-signing,[567][568] on new contracts after each season in order to take advantage of higher salaries resulting from the NBA's rising salary cap. LeBron's. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. After accounting for taxes, spending and investment returns, Forbes estimates James net worth to be about $850 million. Share the best GIFs now >>> Older generations who watched Jordan play and tune in less today lean toward Jordan. [129][367] He also learned how to work as an off-ball cutter in the Heat's "pass-happy" offense. [19] For his outstanding play, James was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team, becoming the first sophomore to do either.
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