He later deleted the post, explaining: "I'm so damn tired of seeing Black people killed by police. [322][323], On February 7, 2023, in a 133130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he scored his 38,388th point to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the record-holder for almost 39 years, to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. [143][144] That same month, the Heat also began a 27-game winning streak, which is the third longest in NBA history. During an Instagram Live session, Anthony later recounted: "He saved my life". [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. 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. [14]:24 The group dubbed themselves the "Fab Four" and promised each other that they would attend high school together. [476][477], In June 2008, James donated $20,000 to a committee in support of Obama for the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Producer: Space Jam: A New Legacy. Izabran je u 1. krugu (1. ukupno) NBA drafta 2003. od strane Cleveland Cavaliersa. [198] In January, the Cavaliers had a losing record, and James was criticized for his lackluster effort. [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. [224] Behind James's leadership, the Lakers opened the 201920 season with a 172 record, matching the best start in franchise history. [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. [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. 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. 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Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, where he was heavily touted by the national media as a future NBA superstar. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. [369] During this time, ESPN's Tom Haberstroh called James's free-throw shooting his biggest weakness, describing it as "average". [182] James's final averages were 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game on 52 percent shooting. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The claim: Basketball star LeBron James said he wants nothing to do with white people A quote about NBA superstar LeBron James' alleged feelings about white people with a screenshot image. He was heavily touted by the national media as a future NBA superstar. How old was LeBron James when he was born? [434] On February 13, 2015, James was elected the first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. [259], For the 202122 season, James was joined by Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook. I didn't see one. [486] James has taken various other stands on issues regarding sports, such as the Kaepernick controversy and the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal. The three-time NBA champion who also stars in the popular flick, "Space Jam 2," recently announced that he would be making his debut as an author. Mary's football team. July 5, 2014, LeBron James is an American professional basketball player, and actor. He also surpassed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash for fourth on the NBA all-time career assists list. "[548], In November 2020, James became an angel investor of the tequila and mezcal company Lobos 1707. [381], At the beginning of James's NBA career, he was considered a poor defensive player,[382] but he improved steadily through the years. LRMR handles James's marketing, including the marketing of The Decision, for which it was criticized. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. [556] James, Paul, Maverick Carter, and Randy Mimsall childhood friendsformed agent and sports-marketing company LRMR after James left Goodwin. [175] In total, he played a career-low 69 games and his final averages were 25.3 points, 6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. After missed drives on offense, he often dawdled back on defense while complaining to the referees; he provided less help off the ball, and was less aggressive in switching. In 2014, when he went back to Cleveland, it was about delivering on a promise. [417][418] Davis et al. [318] On January 23, he scored 46 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, in a 133115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in a game against all NBA franchises. They spent six or so years bouncing. 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He has won 19 ESPY Awards, hosted Saturday Night Live, and starred in the sports film Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). [227] Regular season play resumed in July and concluded in August within the confined NBA Bubble, where James ended the regular season as the league leader in assists for the first time in his career, averaging 10.2 assists per game. 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[303] He finished the season with a 7.6 box plusminus (first among players in his age group) and averages of 30.3 points (first by 6.9 points among players in his age range), 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.9 threes, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game on 523575 shooting ranges. [389] He eventually developed a reputation for raising his defensive level in the playoffs, which some analysts referred to as "Playoff LeBron". He's the exception to almost every rule. [84], James became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01am EDT on July 1, 2010. They currently live in Los Angeles, California. James telah memenangkan 4 NBA championships (2012, 2013, 2016,2020), 4 NBA Most Valuable Player Awards (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), 4 NBA Finals MVP Awards (2012, 2013, 2016,2020), 2 Olympic gold medals . [124] After the final buzzer, he famously knelt on the court in an emotional moment, later telling reporters that it was an extremely personal victory for him and the team. After James broke the record, the NBA stopped the game for an on-court ceremony, where he gave a speech and then embraced Abdul-Jabbar, as well as his family. 5 How old was LeBron James when he was born? In 43 career games against the Grizzlies,. LeBron Raymone James, fdd 30 december 1984 i Akron i Ohio, kallad bland annat The King, King James och The Chosen One, r en amerikansk basketspelare ( small forward) i NBA -laget Los Angeles Lakers. One Year Later, Sweet Turnaround For James", "Heat's LeBron James closes out Celtics in Game 5: Video", "Kevin Durant, Thunder pull away from Heat, win Game 1", "Hot Corner: With NBA title at stake, LeBron James was a big flop", "LeBron James works on post play with Hakeem Olajuwon, predicts NBA will play in 2011-12", "Heat top Raptors, tie best start in franchise history", "Roy Hibbert scores 19 and adds 18 boards as Pacers pound Heat", "LeBron eyeing 'point power forward' role? [64] His 30 points per game were also the highest in the league, marking his first scoring title. [268] In January, James met the minimum criteria for points per game by playing at least 70 percent of his team's games, averaging 28.6 points, and became the oldest player to average 25+ points per game, having already been the youngest to do so, as he averaged 27.6 points per game in his sophomore season at 20 years old. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. LeBron James/Grandparents. The couple, who hails from Akron, Ohio, got married in 2013 and have three children together: LeBron "Bronny" James Jr . The James Family, better known as the LeBron James' family is one of the popular families in the NBA. [65] Despite his individual accomplishments, Cleveland's record fell from the year before to 4537. "[492], On August 27, James and his Lakers teammates, as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, began boycotting the 2020 NBA playoffs to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. 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[351][352][353] Through the 202122 season, James's career averages are 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. [480][481], During the 20192020 Hong Kong protests, a statement James made about a since-deleted tweet by Daryl Morey,[482] in which Morey expressed support for the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, became the subject of controversy. [9] [10] The contract extension made James the highest-paid athlete in NBA history at $528.9M, surpassing Kevin Durant in all-time earnings. [b], James was selected by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. [521] In 2011, James co-founded the designer retail store UNKNWN in Miami, Florida. Get to know Bruce Springsteen's three kids: Evan, Jessica and Samuel. [159] In the next round, Miami defeated the Pacers to earn their fourth consecutive Finals berth, becoming one of only four teams in NBA history to do so. [547] This was related to James's use of the term on Instagram for his family's taco dinners. On December 30, 1984, LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio. [535] In the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, a 60-minute Vince Carter documentary entitled The Carter Effect was executive produced by James and Maverick Carter along with rapper Drake and Future the Prince. [493] In response, senior White House advisor Jared Kushner stated that he was planning to reach out to James regarding the boycott. [123] In Game 5, he scored Miami's last ten points to help seal a series-clinching win. [55] The Cavaliers finished the season with 50 wins for the second consecutive year and entered the playoffs as the East's second seed. [27] James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the year. [170] In 2016, he signed with the Cavaliers on a three-year deal,[569] becoming the highest-paid player in the league for the first time in his career. [131], In the second round of the playoffs, Miami temporarily lost Bosh to an abdominal injury and found themselves trailing the Indiana Pacers 21. LeBron James Lakers. James' biological father is Anthony McClelland. Sources: Notes on LeBrons family history, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, at The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com, Genealogy of LeBron James (focusing on his mothers side) https://www.geni.com, If he wins tonight or any of the next three games he is going to this 10th NBA finals. Com mdias de 27,2 pontos, 7,4 rebotes, 7,2 assistncias e 2,2 roubos de bola por jogo ao final da temporada e aos 20 anos de idade, se tornou o jogador mais jovem na histria da liga a ser nomeado para uma equipe All-NBA, sendo eleito para a segunda equipe All-NBA. Mary varsity basketball team. 1 Color. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Is this the direction our country is heading? [360] During his first stint in Cleveland, he was primarily used as an on-ball point forward, and although his shooting tendencies were perimeter-oriented,[129] he established himself as one of the best slashers and finishers in basketball. [414] In February 2018, The Ringer spent an entire week devoted to both players, with Bill Simmons ultimately concluding that Jordan was still ahead. In 2016, he led the Cavaliers to victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Finals by coming back from a 31 deficit, delivering the team's first championship and ending the Cleveland sports curse. Gloria played a crucial role in shaping James's life, while . At first, she had . [250] In an injury-laden season, the Lakers ended with a 4230 record, finishing No. Gloria had him at the age of 16. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [414], James has voiced his desire to play basketball into his forties, potentially alongside or against his sons Bronny and Bryce. How old was LeBron James when his grandmother died? LeBron James is Scottish and English. [232] In Game 5, James had his best statistical performance of the Finals with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists in a memorable duel with Miami's Jimmy Butler, but Los Angeles was ultimately defeated in a three-point game. 19892006 of Business Insider stated: "The data would suggest that younger, more-engaged NBA fans lean toward James, as he's still playing. [24][25] During this time, he used marijuana, which he said was to help cope with the stress that resulted from the constant media attention he was receiving. [293] Due to an ankle injury in late March, James missed out on a close three-players run for the NBA scoring title,[294][295][296] having only played 56 games, two less than the necessary to qualify;[297] aged 37, he would have broken Jordan's record of oldest scoring leader at 34. LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/lbrn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Tristan Thompson has stated that James eats desserts with every meal, and Kyle Korver says James's fitness routine is unrivaled. [57] After the game, play-by-play announcer Marv Albert called the performance "one of the greatest moments in postseason history" and color commentator Steve Kerr described it as "Jordan-esque". He was already 65 in his freshman year of high school where he was an immediate star of his varsity team. "[471][472] In response, Trump tweeted: "LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. [475] He has worn his clothing in a show of support several times. [90] The telecast was broadcast from the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut and raised $2.5million for the charity. [467] Following a racist incident at his Los Angeles home in 2017, James expressed that "being black in America is tough. -) amerikai profi kosrlabdz, aki az szak-amerikai kosrlabda-bajnoksgban, a Los Angeles Lakers csapatban jtszik. [216] After blowing out the Warriors on Christmas Day, Los Angeles improved their record to 2014, but James suffered a groin injury,[217] the first major injury of his career. [447] A Mike Trout rookie card broke the record for a modern-day card the following month.