| Bio/Wiki | |
| Full Name | LeBron Raymone James Sr. |
| Nicknames | LBJ, King James |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 203 cm in meters– 2.03 m in feet inches– 6’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 110 kg in pounds– 242 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 46 Inches – Waist: 36 Inches – Biceps: 17 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Basketball | |
| Debut | International– 2004 NBA– 2003 |
| Jersey Number | # 6 (USA) # 23 (Cleveland Cavaliers) # 6 (Miami Heat) |
| NBA Teams | Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-2010) Miami Heat (2010-2014) |
| Current Team | Cleveland Cavaliers (2014- present) |
| Trainer | Mike Mancias |
| Position | Shooting Guard, Shooting Forward |
| Records (main ones) | • James is the youngest player to have broken 40 points in a game. He is the first and only youngest player of breaking 40 points in his first NBA game. • In 2009-10 season, James became the youngest player to score 15,000 points, breaking Kobe Bryant’s record. • James has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player four times. |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Three times Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001–2003) • McDonald’s All-American Game MVP (2003) • Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2003) • Two times Mr. Basketball USA (2002, 2003) • NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) • Two times All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007) • NBA scoring champion (2008) • USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) • Four times NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) • Five times NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2013) • NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) • Two times Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2012, 2016) • Two times AP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2016) • Three times NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016) • Three times NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016) • J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2017) • Twelve times All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008–2018) • Three times NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018) • Fourteen times NBA All-Star (2005–2018) |
| Career Turning Point | During High School, as a sophomore, James averaged 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds with 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game against the Fighting Irish Basketball team. For his outstanding performance, he was named ‘Ohio Mr. Basketball’ and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team, becoming the first sophomore to do so. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1984 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 33 Years |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Akron, Ohio |
| School | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, Akron |
| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Hobbies | Playing Football, Watching TV |
| Tattoos | A tattoo named ‘Chosen 1’ on his back A tattoo on his left hand A tattoo on his right hand |
| Controversy | Once James called American President Donald Trump a “bum” after the president rescinded a White House invitation to Stephen Curry. |
| Girls, Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Adrienne Bailon (2003-2004) Meagan Good (2004) Amber Rose (2010) Carmen Ortega (2012) Savannah Brinson (2000–Present) |
| Marriage Date | September 14, 2013 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Savannah Brinson |
| Children | Sons– LeBron James Jr. (b. 2004), Bryce Maximus James (b. 2007) Daughter– Zhuri James (b. 2014) |
| Parents | Father– Anthony McClelland Mother– Gloria Marie James |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– None |
| Favorite Things | |
| Favorite Foods | Turkey, Cereal, Shrimp |
| Favorite Actresses | Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston |
| Favorite Rappers | Jay-Z, Drake |
| Favorite Colour | Blue |
| Favorite Basketball Players | Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson |
| Favorite Teammates | Dwyane Wade, Anderson Varejao |
| Favorite Football Club | FC Liverpool |
| Favorite Music | Hip-hop / Rap |
| Favorite Quote | Man In the Arena |
| Style Quotient |
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| Cars Collection | Lamborghini Aventador, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Hummer H2, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, Ferrari F430 Spider, Dodge Challenger SRT, Maybach 57S, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Chevrolet Camaro SS, 1975 Chevrolet Impala |
| Assets/Properties | 9,350 square-feet East Coast–style mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles worth about $21 million |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | $31 million per year (as in 2016-17) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $300 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About LeBron James
- Is LeBron James a smoker? Yes.
- LeBron James indeed consumes alcoholic beverages.
- James’ mother, Gloria James, served a seven-day sentence in county jail during his fourth-grade year for minor offenses such as trespassing and disorderly conduct. This experience caused James to feel deeply ashamed, resulting in him skipping school for a total of 82 out of 160 days.
- Art was his preferred school subject.
- In 1999, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School enlisted James to become a member of their basketball team.
- During James’ final year of high school, he resided in a government-subsidized residence. During this period, his mother obtained a loan to purchase him a Hummer as a gift for his 18th birthday.
- During his time in high school, he excelled not only as a basketball star but also as a talented football player.
- In the 2003 NBA Draft, James was selected as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first choice.
- In the 2003-04 season, James accomplished a historic feat as he became the inaugural member of the Cavalier franchise to win the Rookie of the Year Award at the age of 20, making him the youngest player to achieve this honor.
- Despite his passion for his hometown, James is not a supporter of the Cleveland Indians. Instead, he passionately cheers for the New York Yankees. In fact, he faced criticism in his early years for attending Cleveland Indians games while donning a New York Yankees hat.
- James possesses ambidexterity, as he skillfully utilizes his left hand for writing and eating, while his right hand dominates in shooting and making layups.
- Some people found it offensive when James, the first African-American, was featured on the cover of Vogue.
- James was a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team in 2004, 2008, and 2012, contributing to their achievements of a bronze medal and two gold medals. Additionally, he played a vital role in leading the Miami Heat to NBA championship victories during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
- James and Jay Z quickly formed a close bond, frequently capturing their moments together in snaps and captioning them as “La Familia”. The media couldn’t help but notice and their friendship gained significant attention.
- In June 2014, James sold his modest share in Beats Electronics to Apple, Inc. for $3 billion. This transaction resulted in him receiving approximately $30 million in a combination of cash and stocks.
- In 2007, James took on the role of hosting an episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”
- During the 2008 US presidential election, James contributed a sum of $20,000 to a committee that aimed to support the Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama.
- On December 31, 2011, during a New Year’s Eve party commemorating his 27th birthday, James asked his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson, for her hand in marriage. Their wedding took place on September 14, 2013, in San Diego.
- Forbes bestowed upon James the title of the most powerful Athlete in the world in 2014.
- James is politically inclined towards the Democratic Party and showed his support for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton during the 2016 Presidential election in November.
- James was recognized as one of the 100 most influential individuals globally by TIME magazine in 2017.
- In Akron, James established his own charity organization known as ‘The LeBron James Family Foundation’. In 2016, he generously contributed $2.5 million to support an exhibit on Muhammad Ali at the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture.
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