LeBron James is a professional American basketball player and entrepreneur. He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). LeBron is one of the most popular and influential sportspersons. He began playing professionally in 2003 and is since an all-time leading scorer in the league.
LeBron James Age.
LeBron Raymone James Sr. was born on December 30th, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, U.S.
How old is Lebron James? James will be turning 41 years old in December 2025.
LeBron James Early Life
At an early age, LeBron exhibited a talent for basketball. He joined St. Vincent-St. Mary High School basketball team in 1999. He led them to a division III state title and through his advanced basketball skills, he received several honours for his performance. He was named the consensus 2003 National High School player of the Year. James was also named Parade Magazine’s High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year. James won Ohio’s Mr. Basketball Award his final three seasons. He became the first Sophomore to earn this title. In the 2003 NBA Draft, James was chosen by his home team; The Cleveland Cavaliers as their first overall pick.
LeBron James Career.
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed a young and powerful forward, and James proved to be a good addition to the team. In the 2003-2004 season, LeBron became the first Cavalier member to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
James went on to excel in his NBA profession. In 2005, he made history when he became the youngest player to score more than 50 points in one game. LeBron is a 3-time All Star Game MVP (2006, 2008 and 2018).
On January 16,2013, James made history when he became the youngest player to score 20,000 points. He was 28 Years old that time, which was during the 2012-2013 season. He was playing for Miami Heat during this period.
On July 1st 2018, James made an announcement that he was moving to the next chapter in his career. This was by signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. In November 2019, James became the first player to record a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams. The following month, James earned AP Male Athlete of the Decade honours. In 2020, Lakers defeated Miami Heat to win championship in 2020. This was James’s fourth championship win.
LeBron is the all time NBA’s leading scorer.
LeBron James Family
James got married to his high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson. They got married on September 14, 2023 in San Diego. They have two sons and a daughter; LeBron Jr. (Bronny), Bryce Maximus James and daughter Zhuri).
LeBron James Philanthropy
LeBron established the Lebron James foundation in 2004, to help families in need. His organization builds playgrounds in economically disadvantaged areas. His mission is to positively impact the lives of young adults and children through education and other co-curricular initiatives.
LeBron James Movies and Film
Off the court, James is active in production and acting. In TV, James appeared as a guest on popular cartoons such as The Simpsons in 2005, SpongeBob SquarePants in 2009, and The Cleveland show in 2011. In 2009, he also appeared as himself in the drams Entourage.
In 2015, James appeared as himself in the comedy Trainwreck. He also appeared in the 2021 Live-action/animated Space Jam- A New Legacy.
In 2020, James co-founded a SpringHill Entertainment; A production company.
In March 2024, James and JJ Redick launched a podcast; Mind the Game.
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