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", "LeBron James reportedly asked Adam Silver for longer All-Star break, fewer back-to-backs", "Report: LeBron James elected Vice President of NBA Players Association", "Some Call LeBron James' 'Vogue' Cover Offensive", "LeBron should be more careful with his image", "Sherwin-Williams replaces LeBron poster with Cleveland skyline", "LeBron James is finally the most popular male athlete in America", "LeBron James rookie card sells for modern-day record $1.8million at auction", "Mike Trout Rookie Card Sells For $3.93 Million, Breaking The All-Time Record", "LeBron's 2020 All-Star Game Jersey Sets Record Price", "NBA: LeBron becomes third man on Vogue cover", "LeBron James Charity Work, Events and Causes", "LeBron James Just Delivered Nikes He Helped Design for Kids With Disabilities", "Inspiring Videos: Cleveland Cavaliers Star LeBron James Pays Respect To A Fan In The Middle Of A Game", "The LeBron James Family Foundation to Unveil its Brand New Website, LeBronJamesFamilyFoundation.org", "LeBron James, Akron to fund 4-year scholarships for I Promise students", "LeBron James donates $2.5million to Smithsonian's Muhammad Ali exhibit", "LeBron James Wins PBWA's 201617 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award", "Board OKs plan for LeBron James' 'I Promise' school in Akron", "LeBron James: Opening school is my most important professional accomplishment", "Cavalier Seeks Players' Support for Darfur", "LeBron, Irving in 'I Can't Breathe' tees", "Cavs' LeBron James responds to racist graffiti on house with powerful statement", "LeBron James saddened by Charlottesville: 'Make America Great Again huh?! [198] In January, the Cavaliers had a losing record, and James was criticized for his lackluster effort. [b], James was selected by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. [162] San Antonio eventually eliminated the Heat in five games, ending Miami's quest for a three-peat. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". LeBron is married to Savannah Brinson, with whom he has three children, including basketball player Bronny James. [145] Based on these accomplishments, James's performance was described as a "month for the ages" by Sports Illustrated. Los Angeles Lakers City Edition. [305], On August 18, 2022, James re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $97.1million contract. [454] Since 2005, the foundation has held an annual bike-a-thon to raise money for various causes. LeBron and Savannah's 6-year-old daughter Zhuri James wished her "mommy and bestie" a happy birthday with an adorable photo of the duo seated together posted to her parent-run Instagram account @allthingszhuri.. Several celebrities in the orbit of the NBA's First Family made appearances throughout the night, including LeBron's agent and Klutch Sports owner Rich Paul who arrived with . ", "Ranking the 25 greatest players in NBA history", "Bleacher Report's All-Time Player Rankings: NBA's Top 50 Revealed", "LeBron James named AP top male athlete of decade", "LeBron James's 'Decision' defined a decade of player movement", "Warriors' Draymond Green credits Lakers' LeBron James for helping to empower NBA players", "LeBron James' quest to catch Michael Jordan faces an obstacle both utterly unparalleled and strangely familiar", "NBA players overwhelmingly vote Michael Jordan as the GOAT over LeBron James, Kobe Bryant", "Candid Coaches: Who's the real GOAT -- Michael Jordan or LeBron James? [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. [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. [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. "[418] Referring to James as the best challenger to Jordan's status as the greatest basketball player of all time, Sam Quinn of CBS Sports stated that "the margin for error where Jordan is involved is overwhelmingly slim" and that "in the rings-obsessed basketball discourse", Jordan having more titles and an "unblemished Finals record holds significant weight". [51] Cleveland would go on to defeat the Wizards before being ousted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round. [549] After personal frustration with comments on the Black Lives Matter movement made by Republican U.S. senator Kelly Loeffler, who at the time was the owner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, James assisted Dream player Renee Montgomery in her ultimately successful bid to buy the team in March 2021. Mary finished the year with a 234 record, ending their season with a loss in the Division II championship game. James has been selected to the All-NBA Team a record 17 times (with a record of 13 First Team selections and 11 consecutive First Team selections, the latter of which is shared with Karl Malone), made the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times, and has been named an All-Star 18 times, including three All-Star MVP selections. There are many other lineages that lead to England and Scotland. [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. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, James Jr., James, James. [544], In June 2022, it was announced James is launching a media company in partnership with professional tennis player Naomi Osaka and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company. Lebron James 2023 All-Star Edition. [521] In 2011, James co-founded the designer retail store UNKNWN in Miami, Florida. [478] Later that year, James gathered almost 20,000 people at the Quicken Loans Arena for a viewing of Obama's 30-minute American Stories, American Solutions television advertisement. A Broken Wrist in High School Sealed His Basketball Fate. "[496] On December 6, 2021, Rittenhouse said in response that "I was a Lakers fan too before he said that. [102][103] As a result of his actions during the 2010 free agency period, he quickly gained a reputation as one of America's most disliked athletes, which was a radical change from prior years. LeBron James is an American basketball player and film producer who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. [205] The Cavaliers lost the series in four games, with James averaging 34 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 10 assists per game for the Finals. James was cleared of any wrongdoing because he had accepted the luxury vehicle from a family member and not from an agent or any outside source. [411] In addition to praising James's on-court accomplishments, analysts have also noted James's influence on player empowerment throughout the NBA, which stemmed from his willingness to change teams during free agency. He plays as LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy. [56] In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, James notched 48 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists, scoring 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including the game-winning layup with two seconds left in a double-overtime game against the Pistons. [523] In other comedic pursuits, he hosted the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Abdul-Jabbar had previously set the record on April 5, 1984,[324] 8 months before James was born. Anthony was an ex-convict with countless criminal records and, as such, was not interested and involved in their life. [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". About half of James' net worth comes from his stakes in real estate properties and business ventures. I have a long list that you can find on geni.com till the last couple of generations where they get to England and Scotland. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Lebron James animated GIFs to your conversations. James has been a part-owner of Liverpool F.C. 10-1", "CBS Sports' 50 greatest NBA players of all time: Where do LeBron, Curry rank? What are you talking about? [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. James' biological father is Anthony McClelland. Nicknamed "King James", he is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history and is frequently compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player ever. [4] Despite his inconsistent campaign, James was named to the All-NBA Third Team, marking the first time in twelve years that he did not make the All-NBA First Team. The Decision itself was also scrutinized and viewed as unnecessary. [184] James responded by registering back-to-back 41-point games in Games 5 and 6, leading the Cavaliers to two consecutive wins to stave off elimination. since 2011 and leads the LeBron James Family Foundation, which has opened an elementary school, housing complex, retail plaza, and medical center in Akron. He has won 19 ESPY Awards, hosted Saturday Night Live, and starred in the sports film Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). [165] On July 11, he revealed via a first-person essay in Sports Illustrated that he intended to return to the Cavaliers. [271][272][273] In the same period, he surpassed Oscar Robertson for 4th all-time free throws made,[274] and Alvin Robertson for 10th all-time in career steals. [164], On June 25, 2014, James opted out of his contract with the Heat, and on July 1, he officially became an unrestricted free agent. [e] Some analysts have criticized him for not having a better Finals record, while others have countered that James usually performed well but his team was defeated by superior competition. [433] His opinions have yielded significant influence on people who make important league decisions; in 2014, he asked commissioner Adam Silver to increase the duration of the All-Star break, and the request was granted the following season. ", "James ruled ineligible, plans to appeal decision", "Prep star James can continue drive for state title", "Remember that time Urban Meyer tried to recruit LeBron James? [14]:22 His father, Anthony McClelland, has an extensive criminal record and was not involved in his life. [546] James later became a spokesman for the company and began appearing in advertisements after ending his contract with McDonald's. Get the latest NBA news on LeBron James. LeBrons maternal grandfather is named Willie Lee James. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. [221] James's final averages were 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. LeBron James is Scottish and English. [446], Memorabilia associated with James is highly sought after; two of James's rookie cards are among the most expensive basketball cards ever sold at auction, and one of those cards also briefly held the record for the most expensive modern-day sports card when it sold for $1.8million at auction in July 2020. How old was Gloria James when she had LeBron? LeBron James has 3 kids with his wife Savannah Brinson. In an open four-round tournament, the field of 130-plus players is trimmed to the top 70 and ties after the second round. Behind Jr. is Bryce Maximus James . LeBron James faced sharp backlash on social media following a tweet he sent out Wednesday on the police shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant. [166] In contrast to The Decision, his announcement to return to Cleveland was well received. [333], At the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan, James took on a greater role for Team USA, averaging 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game as co-captain. [129][367] He also learned how to work as an off-ball cutter in the Heat's "pass-happy" offense. Ben Golliver of The Washington Post opined that James's move to the Heat in 2010 "defined a decade of player movement", and that he "fundamentally flipped the power balance between stars and their organizations. [33] Some sports analysts, football critics, high school coaches, former and current players have speculated that James could have played in the National Football League. [228] James earned a record 16th All-NBA Team selection as part of the First Team, extending his record First Team selections to 13. [12][13], James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, to Gloria Marie James, who was 16 at the time of his birth. Sustainable Materials. The four-time NBA champion was born to Gloria Marie James and Anthony McClelland. [551], James has expressed his interest in owning an NBA team once he finishes playing basketball, specifically a team located in Las Vegas, Nevada, either through expansion or relocation. 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. He has been featured in books, documentaries (including winning two Sports Emmy Awards as an executive producer), and television commercials. 5. His accomplishments include four NBA championships, four NBA MVP awards, four NBA Finals MVP awards, and two Olympic gold medals. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [119] James later admitted that the constant negativity surrounding the team made him play with an angrier demeanor than in years past. They currently live in Los Angeles, California. [229], The Lakers entered the playoffs as the number one seed in the West and advanced to the Finals convincingly, with only three total losses along the way. Rotowire Feb 27, 2023. [14]:143 For the year, James averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game,[19] was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team for an unprecedented third consecutive year,[14]:178 and was named Gatorade National Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. [78][79] For the series, he averaged 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8 assists per game,[80] finishing the postseason with a career playoff-high 35.3 points per game. [243] By March, the Lakers were No. Izabran je u 1. krugu (1. ukupno) NBA drafta 2003. od strane Cleveland Cavaliersa. [c] Team USA went on to win their second straight gold medal, again defeating Spain in the final game. [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.