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LeBron James, nicknamed "King James", is a renowned American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of NBA, celebrated as one of the sport's greatest players.
LeBron James, also known as "King James," is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), acknowledged as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Recognized for his incredible scoring, he is the all-time leading scorer in the NBA. His impressive career includes ten NBA Finals appearances, four NBA championships and four Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. Off the court, LeBron has grabbed headlines through successful endorsement deals, his ownership stake in Liverpool F.C., and philanthropic efforts via the LeBron James Family Foundation.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>LeBron James is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999-2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>High School Basketball Stardom</div><div class='timeline-text'>James played high school basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, where he was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers</div><div class='timeline-text'>LeBron was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Miami Heat</div><div class='timeline-text'>LeBron left the Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat, where he went on to win two NBA Championships.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Returns to the Cavaliers</div><div class='timeline-text'>LeBron returned to the Cavaliers and led them to a Championship in 2016, the first in franchise history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signs with Los Angeles Lakers</div><div class='timeline-text'>LeBron signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his third team in the NBA.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Championship with the Lakers</div><div class='timeline-text'>LeBron won his fourth NBA Championship, leading the Lakers to their 17th Championship in franchise history.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was Drafted into the NBA Straight out of High School</h3><p class='facts-text'>LeBron James was drafted straight out of high school and into the NBA in 2003 when he was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Leads the NBA in All Time Scoring</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2023, LeBron James surpasses Karem Abdul to become the all time leading scorer in the NBA. </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Earned an Academy Award Nomination</h3><p class='facts-text'>LeBron James was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2019 for his film, "Student Athlete".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has Owned a Sports Franchise</h3><p class='facts-text'>LeBron James is part owner of the Liverpool FC, a professional soccer team in England and also owns a stake in the Boston Red Sox MLB team.</p></div></div>
LeBron James, an iconic American professional basketball player, was born on December 30, 1984 and is currently 38 years old. He is best known for his legendary career as an NBA player having won many championships, winning the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award four times, and being a 16-time All-Star.
LeBron James has an estimated net worth of $600M. He is a prominent figure in the world of basketball and is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His wealth comes from his basketball endorsements, business investments, and his lucrative salary as a professional athlete.
