LeBron Raymone James Sr. (born December 30, 1984) is a professional American basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
James plays high school basketball for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in her hometown of Akron, Ohio, where she is highly praised in the national media as a future NBA superstar. James joined the Cavaliers in 2003 as the first overall draft pick. He quickly emerged as a league star and ended his first season by winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. James will continue to establish himself as one of the major players in the NBA with numerous awards, including being awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2009 and 2010. However, having fallen short of championship expectations set by the media, fans, and himself, James left Cleveland in 2010 as a free agent to sign a contract with Miami Heat. The move was announced in a special ESPN titled Decision , and is one of the most controversial free agent decisions in American sports history.
In Miami, James won his first NBA championship in 2012, and was followed by another title a year later. He was named MVP league and NBA Finals MVP in both years of the championship. In 2014, James opted out of his contract with Miami after four seasons to re-sign a contract with the Cavaliers. In 2016, James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship by defeating the Golden State Warriors to end the 52-year drought of Cleveland's professional sport title.
Often considered the best basketball player in the world and considered by many to be the greatest of all time, James NBA's achievements are immense, and include four NBA Player Awards, three NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, three All- Star Game Awards MVP, NBA score, and is the all-time NBA scoring leader. He has also collected fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, twelve All-NBA First Team designations, and five All-Defensive First Team honors.
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James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio to 16-year-old mother, Gloria Marie James. His father, Anthony McClelland, reported to his girlfriend Gloria with a wide criminal record. Gloria raised the child herself. When James grew up, life often became a struggle for the family, as they moved from apartment to apartment in the slums of Akron while Gloria struggled to find a permanent job. Realizing that his son would be better in a more stable family environment, Gloria allowed him to move with the Frank Walker family, the local youth soccer coach, who introduced James to basketball when he was nine.
As a youth, James plays the Amateur Athletic Union basketball (AAU) for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars. The team enjoys success at local and national level, led by James and his friends Sian Cotton, Dru Joyce III, and Willie McGee. The players can not be separated and dubbed as "Fab Four", promising each other that they will attend high school together. In a move that sparked local controversy, they chose to attend St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, a white predominantly private Catholic school.
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High school career
Basketball
As a freshman, James averages 21 points and 6 rebounds per game for St. Vincent-St. Mary varsity basketball team. The Fighting Irish finished 27-0, winning the title of the Third Division. As a freshman, James averaged 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds with 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game. For some home games during the season, St. Vincent-St. Mary plays at the 5,492-seat Rhodes Arena at the University of Akron to meet the demand for tickets from college alumni, fans, and lecturers and NBAs who want to see James play. The Fighting Irish finished the season 26-1 and was repeated as the country champion. For his remarkable game, James was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and elected to First Team United States Today, being a first-rate student who also does the same.
Before starting his junior year, James appeared in SLAM Magazine and writer Ryan Jones praised him as possibly "the best high school basketball player in America right now". During the season, he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated , becoming a high school first basketball player to do it. With an average of 29 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per game, he was again crowned Ohio Ohio. Basketball and was elected to the First Team of USA Today, and became the first junior to be named the National Gatorade Boys basketball player of the Year. St. Vincent-St. Mary finished the year with a 23-4 record, ending their season with a loss in the Division II championship game. After the loss, James failed to file a petition for a change to the draft NBA eligibility rules, which required the candidate to have at least a high school diploma, in an effort to enter the 2002 NBA draft. During this time, he used marijuana, which he said was to help cope with stress resulting from the constant media attention it receives.
Throughout his senior year, James and the Fighting Irish toured the country to play a number of national ranking teams, including a nationally televised Oak Hill Academy game on ESPN2. Time Warner Cable, who wants to capitalize on James's popularity, offers St. Vincent-St. Mary's game for customers based on pay-per-view throughout the season. For this year, James averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game, named Ohio Mr. Basketball and was selected for United States First Team Today for an unprecedented third team in a row. year, and was named the National Player of the Gatorade of the Year for the second year in a row. He participated in three high school all-star basketball games - EA Sports Roundball Classic, Jordan Capital Classic, and McDonald's All-American Game - lost the membership of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and made it official that he will enter the 2003 NBA draft. Many basketball, scout, and writer analysts say that James left high school as one of the best and most hypnotic prospects of all time.
Also during his senior year, James is at the center of some controversy. For his 18th birthday, he revolves around amateur state regulations by receiving Hummer H2 from his mother, who has secured a loan for the vehicle by leveraging LeBron's future earning power as an NBA superstar. This prompted an investigation by the Ohio High School Sports Association (OHSAA) because its guidelines state that no amateur can receive any prizes worth more than $ 100 as a reward for athletic performance. James was acquitted of any error because he had received a gift from a family member and not from an outside agent or source. Later in the season, James received two $ 845 setbacks from an urban clothing store in exchange for taking pictures, officially violating OHSAA rules and resulting in him being stripped of his school's sporting eligibility. James appealed the decision and his sentence was finally dropped to a two-match suspension, allowing him to play the rest of the year. Ireland were also forced to lose one of their wins, their only official loss of the season. In his first match back after the suspension, James scored 52 points. His team went on to win the Division II championship - his third division title in four years.
Football
As an underclassman, James plays a large receiver for St. Vincent-St. Mary's soccer team and recruited by some Division I programs, including Notre Dame. In his second year, he was named first team in all states, and as a junior, he helped lead Irish Fighting into the state semifinals. After James broke his wrist during an AAU basketball game, he decided not to play football in his senior year. Some sports analysts, football critics, high school coaches, and former and current players speculate that he can play in the National Football League.
Professional career
Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-2010)
>Rookie Season (2003-2004)
James was chosen by his team of origin, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall election of the 2003 NBA draft. In his first regular season game, he scored 25 points against the Sacramento Kings, setting an NBA record for most points scored by the pro-player in appearance debuted. At the end of the season, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year, finishing with an average of 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. He became the first Cavalier to receive honor and only the third player in NBA history that averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game as a rookie. The Cavaliers finished the season 35-47, failing to make the playoffs despite an increase of 18 games from the previous year.
Get up to superstardom (2004-2008)
James grabbed the first NBA All-Star Game selection in 2004-05, contributing 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in a winning attempt for the Eastern Conference. Around the league, the team noted its rapid development, with Denver Nuggets coach George Karl saying Sports Illustrated , "It's weird talking about a 20-year-old boy being a great player, but he's a great player... He's an exception for almost any rule. "On March 20, James scored 56 points against the Toronto Raptors, setting a new Cleveland single game point record. With a final average of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he was named for his first All-NBA team. Despite a 30-20 record to start the year, the Cavaliers again failed to make the playoffs, finishing the 42-40 season.
In 2006 All-Star Game, James led East to victory with 29 points and was named the Most Valuable NBA All-Star Game Player. Behind last season's average of 31.4 points, 7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, he also finished second in the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for Steve Nash. Under the leadership of James, the Cavaliers qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998. In his postseason debut, James recorded a triple-double in an effort to win versus the Washington Wizards. In Game 3 of the series, he made the first shot to win a match in his career, making the other in Game 5. Cleveland will continue to beat the Wizards before being ousted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round.
In 2006-07, James's average declined to 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Some analysts attribute the fall to a setback in passing skills and selection of shots, stemming from a lack of effort and focus. The Cavaliers finished the season with 50 wins for the second year in a row and entered the playoffs as the second seed in the East. In Game 5 of the NBA Conference Finals, James scored 48 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists, scoring 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including a layup that won the game with two seconds left, against the Pistons. After the game, play-by-play broadcaster Marv Albert called the show "one of the greatest moments in post-summer history" and color commentator Steve Kerr described it as "Jordan-esque". In 2012, ESPN ranked fourth largest performance in the history of modern NBA playoffs. Cavaliers went on to win Game 6 and claimed their first Eastern Conference championship, earning them a bout with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. During the championship round, James fought, averaging 22 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game with only 35.6% shot, and Cleveland knocked out.
In February 2007-08 season, James was named the All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind the 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance. On March 21, he moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers all-time leading scorer in the game against the Raptors, doing it in more than 100 games less than Daugherty. 30 points per game is also the highest in the league, representing his first scoring title. Despite his individual achievement, Cleveland's record dropped from a year earlier to 45-37. The fourth seed in the East entered the playoffs, the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in the first round for a third successive season before being eliminated in seven matches by eventual champions Boston Celtics in the next round. During the decisive seventh game in Boston, James scored 45 points and Paul Pierce scored 41 goals in a match called the Associated Press as a "penalty shootout".
The first tenure/Championship MVP expectation (2008-2010 )
At the end of the 2008-09 season, James took second place in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year vote and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team, posting 23 blocks of hunting and a total of 93 total career blocks. He also became the fourth postmerger player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in a single season. Behind his game and the All-Star guard acquisition, Mo Williams, Cleveland recorded a 66-16 franchise record and fell just one short match matching the best home record in league history. With a final average 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. Reflecting on James's performance for ESPN, John Hollinger later wrote, "He experienced what could be considered the greatest individual season in history, and it's time we gave him the right to it."
In the playoffs, Cleveland sweeps the Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks to get a fight with Orlando Magic in the Final Conference. In Game 1 of the series, James scored 49 points on 66 percent of the shot in an unsuccessful attempt at the Cavaliers. In Game 2, he hit the winner to tie the 1-1 draw. Cleveland will lose the series in six games, and follow the defeat at Game 6, James immediately leaves the floor without shaking hands with his opponents, which is an act considered by many media members as not sportive. For the series, he averages 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8 assists per game, completing postseason with 35.3 points per playoff-high.
In February 2009-10 season, James was forced to become a point guard player while following a series of injuries in the Cavaliers backcourt. Behind his leadership, Cleveland did not lose momentum, ending the year with the best record in the league for the second season in a row. Due to some of the minute improvements as a primary ball regulator of the Cavaliers, James increased his statistical production, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1 block per game at 50 percent on the way to other MVP Awards. To open the playoffs, Cleveland advanced past the Bulls to earn a bout with the Celtics in the second round. James is heavily criticized for not playing well in Game 5 of the series, shooting just 20 percent from 14 shots and scoring 15 points. The team suffered the worst loss in franchise history, and by the end of the match, James walked from court to a handful of boos from the Cleveland home crowd. The Cavaliers were officially eliminated from the postseason in Game 6, with James posting 27 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and nine turnovers in a losing attempt.
free agency 2010
James became an unlimited free agent at 12:01 EDT on July 1, 2010. During this time, he was contacted by several teams, including the Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and Cavaliers.. On July 8, he announced on the ESPN specials entitled Decision that he would sign with the Heat. Broadcast broadcast from Boys & amp; Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut and collected $ 2.5 million for charity. An additional $ 3.5 million is generated from advertising revenue, which is donated to other charities. The day before the special agent, fellow free agents Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade also announced that they would sign a contract with Miami; reports later appeared that the trio had discussed their next 2010 free agent among themselves in 2006. James decided to join Bosh and Wade in part so he could bear less of an offensive burden; he thought that his upgraded teammate would give him a better chance of winning the NBA championship than if he lived in Cleveland. President Heat Pat Riley played a major role in selling James on the idea of ​​playing with Bosh and Wade. James will be relieved of the goal-scoring load, and he thinks he can be the first player since Oscar Robertson for an average triple-double in a single season.
When James left the Cavaliers, he drew sharp criticism from sports analysts, executives, fans, and former players. The Decision itself is also researched and deemed unnecessary. Many think that the long wait for James's choice is unprofessional because even the team that follows it is aware of his decision until some time before the show. After learning that James would not return to Cleveland, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert published an open letter to fans in which he aggressively denounced James's actions. Some angry fans from the team recorded their own videos burning their uniforms. Former NBA players, including Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, are also critical of James, cursing him for joining Bosh and Wade in Miami and not trying to win the championship as "that person". James drew further criticism in a September interview with CNN when he claimed that the race may have been a factor in the fallout from The Decision. As a result of his actions during the period of free agent 2010, he quickly gained a reputation as one of America's least favored athletes, a radical change from the previous year. The phrase "taking my talent to South Beach" was a blow to the critics.
Soon after the Decision , James claimed that nothing he would change about his free agency handling despite all the criticisms. During the 2010-11 season, he expressed some regret, admitting, "[I] might do it a little differently... But I'm happy with my decision." Before the 2011-12 season, he relented, "... if the shoe is on the other foot and I am a fan, and I am very passionate about one player, and he decides to leave, I will also be annoyed with the way he handles it. " Miami Beach (2010-2014) Miami Heat (2010-2014) Media and fan-monitoring years (2010-2011)
James officially became a Heat member on July 10, 2010. With the move, he became only the third ruling MVP to switch teams and the first since Moses Malone in 1982. That night, the Heat held a welcome party for the new. "big three" at the American Airlines Arena, an event that takes on the atmosphere of rock concerts. During the meeting, James predicted the dynasty for the Heat and offended some championships. Outside Miami, the spectacle was not well received, continuing negative public perceptions about James.
Throughout the 2010-11 season, James and Heat were treated as criminals by the media and opposed the fanbase. To start this year, they struggle to adjust to this new situation, it will only be 9-8 after 17 games. James later admitted that the constant negativity surrounding the team made him play with anger rather than in previous years. On December 2, James faced the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time since departing as a free agent. He scored 38 points and led Miami to win while being booed every time he touched the ball. The Heat finally changed their season and ended up as the second seed in the East, with James averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7 assists per game at 51 percent.
In the conference semifinals, James and his colleagues find themselves matching with the Celtics for the second year in a row. In Game 5, he scored the last ten points from Miami to help ensure the series victory. After the last bell, he famously kneels in court in an emotional moment, then tells reporters that it is a very personal victory for him and the team. The Heat finally advanced to the Final, where they were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks in six games. James received a load of criticism for the loss, averaging just three points in the fourth quarter in the series. The final scored an average of 17.8 points per game marking a 8.9 point drop from the regular season, the biggest point drop in league history.
Back-to-back championships (2011-2013)
James felt humiliated by the loss of the Heat to the Mavericks, and the experience inspired him to abandon the role of the villain he had embraced, which helped him regain joy in the field. He also decided that his post game needs to be improved, so he worked with Hakeem Olajuwon during the offseason. At the start of the 2011-12 shortened season, James has significantly expanded his skills, which helped Miami kick off the year with the best record of 18-6 franchises. He was eventually named MVP for the third time, finishing with an average of 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game at 53 percent.
In the second round of the playoffs, Miami lost Chris Bosh for a while with a stomach injury and found himself trailing with Indiana Pacers 2-1. James responded with 40-point, 18-rebound, and 9-assist outing in Game 4 to help even the series. Miami finally beat the Pacers in six games. Facing elimination in Game 6 of the Final Conference against the Celtics, James scored 45 points to lead the Heat to victory in the so-called "New York Times" called "a decisive career performance". Miami won Game 7 to advance to the Final, earning them a bout with Oklahoma City Thunder and rookie rivals James, Kevin Durant. Late in Game 4 of the series, James hit a three-pointer to give the Heat the lead, helping them win the game despite the time lost with leg cramps. In Game 5, he enlisted a triple-double when Miami beat Oklahoma City for their second championship and James's first championship. James unanimously voted Bill Russell's NBA Finals Most Valuable Player with an average of 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. His full postseason runs, where he averages 30.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, ranks second best in modern NBA history by ESPN.
In February in the 2012-13 season, James averaged 29.7 points and 7.8 assists per game while setting up some shooting efficiency records. That same month, the Heat also started 27 consecutive wins, the third longest in NBA history. James's performance is described as "months for ages" by Sports Illustrated . Behind his game, Miami ended the year with a franchise and a record 66-16 best league, and James was named MVP for the fourth time, falling just one shy voice into the first player in NBA history to win the award unanimously. Average last season was 26.8 points, 8 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game on 56.5%.
In Game 1 of the Final Conference, James scores a buzzer buzzer layout to give Miami a one-point win against the Pacers. Throughout the series, his supporters struggled significantly, and adding to his scoring score prompted him to compare his responsibilities with his "Cleveland Day". Despite this struggle, the Heat advanced to the Final for a meeting with Spurs, signaling a rematch for James from his first Finals six years earlier. At the start of the series, he was criticized for his lack of aggressiveness and bad shot selection because Miami was trailing 2-3. In Game 6, he recorded the second triple-double of the series, including 16 fourth quarter points, to lead the Heat to a comeback win. In Game 7, he tied the Final record for the most points in the Game 7 win, leading Miami over San Antonio with 37 points. He was named the Finals MVP for the second consecutive season, averaging 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2.3 steals per game for the championship round.
Last season with Miami (2013-2014)
On March 3 in the 2013-14 season, James scored a record 61 points in a career high and franchise in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Throughout the year, he was one of the few staples for the Heat list that used 20 different starting lineups due to injury, finishing with an average of 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game on 56.7 shooting percent. In the second round of the playoffs, he tied the postseason-high career by scoring 49 points in Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets. In the next round, Miami beat the Pacers to get their fourth consecutive Final spot, becoming one of only four teams in NBA history to do so. In Game 1 of the Final, James missed most of the fourth quarter due to foot cramps, helping the Spurs lead the starting series. In Game 2, he led the Heat to a series-binding victory with 35 points at a 64 percent photo shoot. San Antonio finally got rid of the Heat in five games, ending Miami's quest to get three peat. For Final, James averaged 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game.
free agency 2014
On June 25, 2014, James opted out of his contract with the Heat and officially became an unrestricted free agent on 1 July. On July 11, he revealed through a first-person essay on Sports Illustrated that he intended to return to the Cavaliers. In contrast to The Decision , his announcement to return to Cleveland was well received. On July 12, he formally signed a contract with the team, which has set a record 97-215 worst league in four seasons after his departure. A month after James's signing, the Cavaliers earned Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves, forming a new star trio along with Kyrie Irving.
Return to Cavaliers (2014-present)
Search for Cleveland's first NBA title (2014-2016)
In January 2014-15, James spent two weeks due to his left knee and lower back, the longest stretch of a game he missed in his career. In total, he played 69 games low and his final averages were 25.3 points, 6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. In the second round of the playoffs, he hit an early jumper in the bell to deliver Cleveland 2-2 series with the Bulls. In the Final Conference, the Cavaliers beat the Hawks to advance to the Final, making James the first player since the 1960s to play in five consecutive Finals. For most of the Final against the Golden State Warriors, Irving and Love were ruled out for injury, giving James more offensive responsibility. Behind his leadership, the Cavaliers opened the series with a 2-1 lead before being eliminated in six games. Despite the loss, he received serious consideration for the Final MVP Award, averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game for the championship round.
During the 2015-16 season, James was criticized for his role in some off-field controversy, including the sacking of midseason Cavaliers coach David Blatt. Despite these disruptions, Cleveland ended the year with 57 wins and the best record in the East. James's final averages were 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game at 52 percent shooting. In the playoffs, the Cavaliers moved comfortably into the Finals, losing just two games on their way to a rematch with the Warriors, coming off a record 73 season win. To start the series, Cleveland lags 3-1, including two extra strokes. James responded by registering a back-to-back 41-point game in Game 5 and 6, leading the Cavaliers to two consecutive wins to avoid elimination. In Game 7, he posted a triple-double and made a number of key dramas, including an unforgettable chase block in Andre Iguodala in the last two minutes, when Cleveland emerged victorious, winning the city's first professional sports title in 52 years and becoming the first team in NBA history to bounce back from a 3-1 series deficit in the Final. James became the third player to record triple-double in NBA Finals Game 7, and behind the series averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.3 blocks and 2.6 steals per game, he also became the first player in the history league to lead both teams in all five categories of statistics for the playoffs, culminating in a selection of rounded MVP Finals.
Successive NBA Final sequence (2017-present)
The 2016-17 season was marred by injury and unexpected loss to Cavalier; James later described it as one of the "most peculiar" years of his career. After January's defeat at New Orleans Pelicans, he publicly criticized Cleveland's front office for building a team that he felt was too "heavy", in which he received counter-criticism. The Cavaliers finished the season as the second seed in the East, with James averaging 26.4 points and the highest in rebounds (8.6), assists (8.7), and substitutions (4.1) per game. In Game 3 of the first round of the postseason, he clocked 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists against the Pacers, leading Cleveland to a comeback win after trailing 25 points at half-time, representing the biggest part-time deficit being tackled in NBA playoff history. In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics, James scored 35 points and surpassed Michael Jordan as the league's all-time leading scorer. The Cavaliers won the game and the series, progressing to their third consecutive Final against the Warriors. Behind an average of 33.6 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists per game, James became the first triple-double player in the Final, but Cleveland were beaten in five games.
After the Cavaliers traded the All-Star points keeper Kyrie Irving out of season, Cleveland started the 2017-18 season with a 3-5 record. The next game, the Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 130-122. James scored 57 points in the game to set the second highest point total of his career, making 23 of 34 field trials and nine free throws, adding 11 rebounds and seven assists. James earned at least 10 points for his 800th consecutive game, joining Michael Jordan (866) as the only other NBA player with a long streak. James also became the youngest player to reach 29,000 career points in the NBA. On 28 November 2017, James was issued for the first time in his career during the third quarter of the 108-97 Cavaliers victory over the Miami Heat. James is in the midst of his regular regular season game of 1,082, and overall 1,299. On December 16, 2017, he had a 60th career triple-double in a 109-100 victory over the Utah Jazz. James has a fifth triple-double this season and passes Larry Bird for the sixth on the career list. On January 23, 2018, in a 114-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, James became the seventh player in NBA history to achieve 30,000 career points. At 33 years and 24 days, James became the youngest player to score 30,000 - Kobe Bryant is 34 years old and 104 days when he arrived there. On February 27, 2018, he scored 31 points and completed a month-long average triple-double for the first time in his career, when the Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-123. James also has 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his 12th triple-double this season and 67 from his career. He reached 8,000 assists during the game to become the first player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points, 8,000 rebounds, and 8,000 assists. On March 30, 2018, in a 107-102 win over Pelicans, James scored in double digits in an 867 straight game, breaking Michael Jordan's long record. During the 2018 NBA Playoffs, James was named the First Team All-NBA for the 12th consecutive year, marking the new NBA record. With the Cavaliers defeating the Boston Celtics 87-79 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, James reached the NBA Finals for the eighth consecutive year, which no player has done since the early Celtics members did so in the 1960s. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, James scored 51 points with eight assists and eight rebounds in 124-114 overtime extensions. James became the sixth player to ever score at least 50 points in the NBA Finals game. It also recorded his eight games at least 40 points in the 2018 playoffs and tied Jerry West's achievements in 1965 for the most part in a single postseason. The Cavaliers then lost with the Warriors in four games, with James averaging 34 points (second highest total), 8.5 rebounds and 10 assists in the series despite playing with his own hand-injured hands after game 1. James scored 748 points in the round. playoff, the second most in the postseason behind Jordan, who scored 759 in 1992.
Careers of national team
James made his debut for the United States national team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. He spends most of the game on the bench, averaging 14.6 minutes per game with 5.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in eight games. The USA team finished the competition with a bronze medal, becoming the first US basketball team to return home without a gold medal since adding an active NBA player to his ranks. James felt his limited playing time was "low light" and believed he was not given "a fair chance to play". His attitude during the Olympics was described as "disrespectful" and "unpleasant" by columnists Adrian Wojnarowski and Peter Vecsey, respectively.
At the 2006 FIBA ​​World Championships in Japan, James took on a bigger role for the USA Team, averaging 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game as a captain compatriot. The team finished the tournament with an 8-1 record, winning another bronze medal. James's behavior was once again questioned, this time by teammate Bruce Bowen, who confronted James during an examination of his treatment of staff members.
Before naming James to the 2008 Olympic team, USA Team managing director Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski gave James an ultimatum to improve his attitude, and he paid attention to their advice. In FIBA ​​Americas Championship 2007, he averaged 18.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, including a 31-point performance against Argentina in the championship game, the most ever by a American in Olympic qualifying. The USA team won 10-0, winning a gold medal and qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. James praised the team's attitude and experience for their improvement, saying: "I do not think we understand what it means to wear a USA uniform and everyone we represent in 2004. We definitely know that now." At the Olympics, the USA Team is unbeaten, winning their first gold medal since 2000. In the last game, James produced 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists against Spain.
James did not play in the FIBA ​​World Championship 2010 but rejoined Team USA for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. He became team leader with Kobe Bryant, who will soon turn 34, retreat. James facilitates breaches of posts and perimeters, called defensive sets, and provides an assessment when needed. During the game against Australia, he recorded the first triple-double in the history of the US Olympic basketball with 11 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists. The USA team went on to win their second straight gold medal, once again beating Spain in the final game. James contributed 19 points in the win, becoming an all-time scorer in US men's basketball history. He also joined Michael Jordan as the only player to win the NBA MVP award, the NBA championship, the NBA Finals MVP, and the Olympic gold medal in the same year. After that, Krzyzewski said James "is the best player, he is the best leader and he is as smart as anyone who plays the game at the moment."
Player profile
Standing 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) and weighing 250 pounds (113.4 kg), James has started up front and small forward forces, but he can also play the other three positions. Athletic and versatile athletic styles have drawn comparisons with Oscar Robertson Hall of Famers, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. James's average career is 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
Many basketball analysts, coaches, fans, and current and former players consider James to be one of the greatest players of all time, often placing him as the best forward and in the top five overall. Since 2011, he has been ranked the best player in the NBA by ESPN and Sports Illustrated . He has received the All-NBA award every season since the second year, the All-Defensive respects every season from 2009 to 2014, and is named Rookie of the Year in his debut season. With four MVP awards, he is part of an award-winning group of four players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Russell; James and Russell are the only two players who have won four MVP awards in a span of five years. James never won the Defensive Player of the Year Award, but he has twice completed both in voting and award lists as one of his main goals. James has appeared in the Final eight times and won three championships. Some analysts have criticized him for not having a better Finals record, while others defend him, arguing that James usually performs well, but his team is defeated by superior competition.
Breach
James entered the NBA as a 19-year-old rookie and made an immediate offensive impact when he led the Cavaliers to score. He holds many of the "youngest" differences, including being the youngest player to score 28,000 career points. During his first assignment in Cleveland, he was primarily used as an on-ball point ahead. The trend of shooting is oriented on the perimeter, and he proves himself to be one of the best cutting and player players in basketball; He led the NBA in three points in 2006. The combination of speed, speed, and size often created battle problems for the opposing team as he was able to blow by the bigger defenders and beat smaller ones. These qualities become more apparent in the transition period, in which he develops a reputation for achieving a defensive rebound and then defeats underground defenses for high quality baskets. Around this time, James is often criticized for not developing a reliable jump or post-game shoot. The team will try to exploit this weakness by giving it space in half the field and forcing it to complete three shots and two long shots, a well-known strategy used by Spurs coach Greg Popovich in the 2007 Final, where James converted only on 36 percent of his field targets in four competition.
In Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra changed James's role to being unconventional. James began spending more time in the post and fired a few three-pointer shots, attempting a career low of 149 in 2012. He improved his choice and accuracy of his shot in leaping jumps, finishing second in the league in a goal field percentage and shooting in 2013. He also learning how to work as an off-ball cutter in "pass-happy" Heat violations. Behind this improvement, James's overall assessment efficiency goes up to extraordinary historical levels, culminating in 2014 when he recorded the correct 64.9 photo shoot. During this period, ESPN Tom Haberstroh called James's free-throw shot his biggest weakness, describing it as "average". After returning to the Cavaliers, James began to experience a very small age-related decline in productivity, posting the lowest average score since the rookie season in 2015 and 2016. His shooting also temporarily retreated, and he briefly ranks as the worst high-volume out shooter from outside paint in the NBA. Despite this change, he remains an elite offensive player capable of defeating defenses with varying body controls, powers, and attack speeds.
James's playmaking ability is generally regarded as one of his key skills, with some analysts ranking him among the greatest hikers in NBA history. He is the only frontcourt player in the history of the league to sign up for more than 7,000 career assists. Using the size, vision, and attention he collects from the opponent's defense for his benefit, James is able to create easy points for his peers with accurate help, making the league lead 2.6 three points per game by way of his own passing in 2013 He will often performing operands that are usually considered unusual, including the operand after leaving his legs and passing defensive traffic. The tremendous tendency to find open men plays an important role in the evolution of the modern NBA defense, which forces the team to incorporate some zone elements into their schemes to better cover the weaker sides of the court and prevent James from passing to the open shooter.
Early in his career, he was criticized by the media for his passing money under pressure; in particular, to continue instead of shooting in the final seconds of close matches. In a 2011 interview, teammate Chris Bosh stated that he would rather have Dwyane Wade and not James take a last second shot. Then in James's career, his clutch game is better viewed; for example, by 2015, FiveThirtyEight writes that he may be the "most clutch playoff shot in his generation".
Defense
Early in his NBA career James, he was considered a bad defender, but he has steadily improved over the years. Toward the end of his first tenure in Cleveland, he became adept in the block of hunting, which involved coming from behind the opposition in transition to block their shots. In Miami, he developed into a more flexible defender, and the Heat relied on him to keep five positions. James was paired with teammates Shane Battier and Dwyane Wade, and Miami used him in an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme, with James cheating the ball to help out or get into a rebounding position. Beginning in 2014, some analysts noted the regression in its defensive impact, stemming from a lack of effort and an age-related decline. James himself admitted taking the drama at times, referring to this approach as "cold mode". Writing for ESPN in 2016, Nate Duncan observes that while James tends to release more drama than in his youth, he was able to raise his level in the final of the year and temporarily reclaim his performance in Miami.
Exit court
Personal life
James proposed to Savannah Brinson, her high school lover, at a party December 31, 2011 that celebrated New Year's Eve and her 27th birthday. He was accepted, and both married on September 14, 2013 in San Diego, California. Together, they have three children: LeBron James Jr. (b) 2004), Bryce Maximus James (b) 2007, and Zhuri James (b) 2014). During his tenure with the Heat, James lived in Coconut Grove, where he bought a $ 9 million luxury house overlooking Biscayne Bay. In November 2015, James bought a large East Coast-style mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles for US $ 21 million.
Public image
James is considered by many, including his fellow NBA players, to be "the face of the NBA". His opinion has produced significant influence on the people who make important decisions in the league; for example, in 2014 he asked commissioner Adam Silver to increase the duration of the All-Star break, and the request was awarded the following season. On February 13, 2015, James was elected as the first Vice President of the National Basketball Association (NBPA).
Throughout his career, James has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most influential athletes in the world, and by 2017 he is listed by Time as one of the 100 most influential people In world. During his first task with the Cavaliers, he was revered by local fans, and Sherwin-Williams displayed a giant banner of James produced by Nike at his headquarters. Despite their affection for James, Cleveland fans and critics often get annoyed when he wears a Yankees hat when he attends a Cleveland Indians baseball game against the New York Yankees. Following his actions during the free agency period of 2010 and, more specifically, Decision , he is listed as one of the world's least favored athletes. By 2013, his image has been heavily recovered and he is reported by ESPN as the most popular player in the NBA for the second time in his career. In 2014, he was named the most popular male athlete in America by Harris Poll. He leads the league in jersey sales six times.
In March 2008, James became the first black man - and the third person overall after Richard Gere and George Clooney - appeared on the cover of Vogue, as he posed with Gisele BÃÆ'¼ndchen. In response, ESPN columnist Jemele Hill noted the offensive cover and "impressive for the wrong reasons", describing James's stance and holding BÃÆ'¼ndchen as a reference to the classic image of the King Kong monster film, a dark barbarian capturing his light. love flower skinned.
Media and business interests
James is represented by agent Rich Kwan from Klutch Sports. His first agent was Aaron Goodwin, whom he left in 2005 for Leon Rose. Rose joined the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 2007, and she worked with CAA fellow Henry Thomas, who represented Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, to bring James to Miami in 2010. James left CAA for Paul in 2012. James , Paul, Maverick Carter, and Randy Mims - all childhood friends - formed LRMR's ​​agency and sports marketing company after James left Goodwin. LRMR handles James's marketing, including marketing The Decision , which he criticized.
Throughout his career, James has taken a unique approach to his NBA contract, usually choosing to sign short-term deals to maximize his earning potential and flexibility; For example, in 2006, he and Cavalier negotiated a $ 60 million contract extension for three years instead of a maximum of four years because it gave him the option to look for more valuable new contracts as an unlimited free agent after the 2010 season. This move eventually allows James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh to sign with the Heat together. During his second job at Cleveland, he began to opt out and re-sign new contracts after each season to take advantage of higher salaries as a result of the NBA pay raise. In 2016, he signed a contract with the Cavaliers on a three-year contract, becoming the highest-paid player in the league for the first time in his career.
James has signed many support contracts; some of the companies he has done business are Audemars Piguet, Coca-Cola, Dunkin 'Brands, McDonald's, Nike, State Farm, Beats by Dre, and Samsung. Out of high school, he is the target of a three-way bidding war between Nike, Reebok, and Adidas, eventually signing a contract with Nike for about $ 90 million. His signature shoes have performed well for Nike. In 2011, Fenway Sports Group became the sole global marketer of his rights, and as part of the deal, he was granted a minority stake in English Premier League football club Liverpool FC, which he had claimed to support. As a result of James's support money and NBA salary, he has been listed as one of the highest paid athletes in the world. In 2013, he surpassed Kobe Bryant as the highest-paid basketball player in the world, earning $ 56.5 million. In 2014, James realized a gain of over $ 30 million as part of Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics; he initially reached an agreement to get a small stake in the company at the beginning of its establishment to promote headphones. By 2015, he is ranked sixth with highest earnings, and the third highest in 2016 (after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi). James has stated that he wants to have an NBA team in the future, albeit in a hands-off capacity.
James and comedian Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 2007 ESPY Awards. In another comedy pursuit, he hosted the premiere of the 33rd season of Saturday Night Live . He also tried his hand in acting, appearing in a cameo role in the HBO series Entourage . In 2015, he plays himself in the movie Judd Apatow Trainwreck , receiving positive reviews for his performance. In the same year, James's digital video company, Uninterrupted, raised $ 15.8 million from Warner Bros.. Entertainment and Turner Sports to help expand the company's efforts to bring athlete-made content to fans. It is hosted on the Bleacher Report and is used by several other athletes including the tight end of New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.
James and his business partner Maverick Carter owns the SpringHill Entertainment production company, whose first work is the documentary Lions Gate More Than a Game , released in 2009 and notes James's high school years. The series produced by SpringHill include Disney XD sports documentary Being , the Starz sitcom Survivor Regret , and the animated web series The LeBrons . In 2016, CNBC aired James's non-draft series called Cleveland Hustles , in which four upcoming Northern Ohio entrepreneurs will be financed on condition of revitalizing the Cleveland neighborhood. In Toronto's 2017 International Film Festival, a 60-minute Vince Carter documentary titled The Carter Effect is an executive produced by James and Maverick Carter along with rapper Drake and Future the Prince. In February 2018 it was announced that James's production company would be producing a new movie in the House Party series with James expected to make a cameo.
Activism
James is an active supporter of nonprofit organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Boys & amp; Girls of America Clubs, Children's Defense Fund, and ONEXONE. He also has his own charitable foundation, the LeBron James Family Foundation, based in Akron. Since 2005, the foundation has held an annual bike to raise money for various reasons. In 2015, James announced a partnership with the University of Akron to provide scholarships for 2,300 children starting in 2021. In 2016, he donated $ 2.5 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to support the exhibition at Muhammad Ali.. In 2017, he received the Citizenship Award J. Walter Kennedy of the NBA for his "extraordinary service and devotion to society". In November of the same year, Akron School Board approved the "I Promise" Primary School, a public school created in partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation to help elementary school students who insist on attending school. James then reflects that it is his most important professional achievement in his life.
Throughout his career, James has taken a stand on controversial issues. On several occasions, he mentioned the feeling of obligation to make changes using his status. These include the War in Darfur, the Trayvon Martin case, the racist remarks of former NBA owner Donald Trump in 2014, the verdict of Michael Brown, and the death of Eric Garner. Following a racist incident at his home in Los Angeles in 2017, James stated, "being black in America is difficult, we have a long way to go for us as a society and for us as African Americans until we feel equal in America." Later that same year, after the unite the right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, James questioned the slogan of President Makeham Great America again by saying "It's sad what's happening in Charlottesville Is this the direction our country is heading" Making America Great again ? He said that "and" Our youth deserve better! "James also called Trump" boom "after the president overturned the White House invitation to Steph Curry.On the other end of the spectrum, on February 16, 2018, Fox News journalist Laura Ingraham, told James to "Silence and herd" in response to his political agenda.
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