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Four-time NBA champion, the NBA's all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest athletes ever.
LeBron James is the defining athlete of his era.
From Akron, Ohio to global icon — he has won four NBA titles, four MVPs, Olympic gold and became the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Beyond basketball
- I Promise School for at-risk kids in Akron.
- SpringHill Company for film and TV.
"Nothing is given. Everything is earned."
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Quick Facts
BornDecember 30, 1984 · Akron, Ohio, USA
Full nameLeBron Raymone James Sr.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionProfessional basketball player
PositionForward
Championships4× NBA champion
Milestones
2003
#1 draft pick
Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers straight out of high school.
2012
First championship
Wins his first NBA title with the Miami Heat.
2016
Cleveland comeback
Leads the Cavaliers to a historic Finals comeback for the city's first title.
2020
Lakers champion
Wins his fourth title with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2023
All-time scoring leader
Becomes the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Stories & Facts
From Akron to icon
Raised by a single mother in Akron, Ohio, he rose to global superstardom.
The Decision
His 2010 free-agency special changed how athletes control their careers.
Longevity legend
Two decades of elite play made him the NBA's all-time scoring king.
Controversies
The Decision backlash
His televised 2010 announcement drew heavy criticism before he rebuilt his legacy.
Lifestyle
The King. LeBron James pairs all-time greatness with business and philanthropy — from the I PROMISE School in Akron to film and media ventures. A devoted family man, he's a global icon on and off the court.
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Achievements & Awards
- 4× NBA champion and 4× Finals MVP
- NBA all-time leading scorer
- 4× NBA Most Valuable Player
- 20× NBA All-Star
- 3× Olympic gold medalist