LeBron James
LeBron James swept into Northeast Ohio's consciousness when as a High
School student in Akron, he shattered school and state basketball
records. Today, the basketball phenom is the centerpiece of the
Cleveland Cavaliers as well as a model of how to handle a meteoric
rise to fame and wealth with style and class.
Early Life:
LeBron Raymone James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, the only
child of young single mother, Gloria James. The tiny family struggled
financially and moved frequently within the Akron area.
High School:
LeBron attended St. Vincent - St. Mary High School in Akron. He
excelled in sports, setting basketball records and helping his team
win the Division III championship in his freshman year. In his
sophomore and junior years, he was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball." The
multi-talented James was also chosen All-State 1st team wide receiver
in football his junior year.
LeBron with the Cavaliers:
The 6'8", 240 pound James was chosen the first draft pick by the
Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. The 19-year old was immediately offered a
$90 million contract by Nike, before he even played a single game. He
didn't disappoint. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003/2004,
the first Cavalier and the youngest player to win that honor. In the
2007 regular season, he averaged 26.2 points per game, iwth 7.90
rebounds.
Career Highlights:
- NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2006
- 3-time NBA All-Star: 2005, 2006, 2007
- All-NBA: Second Team: 2005
- NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2004
- NBA Rookie of the Year: 2004
- TSN NBA Rookie of the Year:2003-2004
- NBA regular-season leader, field goals made:
2005 (795)
- NBA regular-season leader, minutes played:
2005 (3,388)
- McDonald's All-American: 2003
- McDonald's All-American Game MVP: 2003
- Bronze Medal Winner, Team USA, 2004 Olympics
The Future:
LeBron James continues to best his own records each season as well as
to mature into a class athlete. His performance in the 2007 NBA
playoffs shows a mature player with leadership and extraordinary
athletic ability. He will be exciting to watch for years to come.
Personal:
LeBron James is the father of two children, LeBron James Jr born
October 6 2004 and Bryce Maximus James born June 14, 2007, with his
longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson.
LeBron is currently building a multi-million dollar home in Bath
Township.
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