We just can't put them over teams that actually won championships just yet. In 2018, it was just about doing what he wants to do. On several occasions, he mentioned a feeling of obligation to effect change using his status. [224], On December 31, 2020, James became the first player in NBA history to score 10 points or more in 1,000 consecutive games in a 121–107 win against the Spurs. [52], In February of the 2007–08 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance. [184] The Cavaliers won the game and the series, advancing to their third consecutive Finals against the Warriors, who had signed James's rival Kevin Durant during the off-season. And I think a lot of people hate that [...] I think the doors that he's opened for athletes and especially basketball players is his biggest accomplishment. Many thought that the prolonged wait for James's choice was unprofessional as not even the teams courting him were aware of his decision until moments before the show. [62] He also became only the fourth postmerger player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in a single season. "[325] 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. [1] In a 2016 interview with Sports Illustrated, James acknowledged that his motivation was surpassing Jordan as the greatest. [109] On December 2, James faced the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time since departing as a free agent. The more chemistry and more games, the stronger we get. [13] During the season, James also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, becoming the first high school basketball underclassman to do so. Irving posted one of the best seasons of his career, Love comfortably became the third option, and James became more efficient. [236] 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. [40] In the playoffs, the Cavaliers advanced comfortably to the Finals, losing only two games en route to a rematch with the Warriors,[172] who were coming off a record-setting 73-win season. LeBron Raymone James Twitter: KingJames (King James, LBJ, Chosen One, Bron-Bron, The Little Emperor, The Akron Hammer, L-Train) Position: Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-9, 250lb (206cm, 113kg) . "[407] As of September 2019, James is the most followed basketball player on Instagram. "[321], James has three children with Savannah Brinson (born August 27, 1986), his high school sweetheart: Bronny,[326] Bryce Maximus, and Zhuri Nova. [58] During the decisive seventh game in Boston, James scored 45 points and Paul Pierce scored 41 in a game the Associated Press described as a "shootout". "[200] Reaction to the move was more positive than his original departure from the Cavaliers, albeit still mixed, as some onlookers felt that Los Angeles was not his optimal destination. Explanation: Analyzing the 2018-19 Lakers is like looking at three different teams. During his 17-year career, James holds the record for all-time playoffs points, is third in all-time points, and eighth in career assists. LeBron James has become a partner in Fenway Sports Group, meaning he is now a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC and US sports network NESN. [17] James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the year. [411], James is an active supporter of non-profit organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Children's Defense Fund. [439] In November 2016, James endorsed and campaigned for Hillary Clinton for the 2016 presidential election. LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/ləˈbrɒn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). If the Lakers win the 2019-20 title, they'll climb these rankings. Older generations who watched Jordan play and tune in less today lean toward Jordan. [74] To open the playoffs, Cleveland advanced past the Bulls to earn a matchup with the Celtics in the second round. [19] In his first game back after the suspension, James scored a career-high 52 points. [194] Following the defeat, James injured his hand after punching a wall in the locker room, which hindered his effectiveness for the remainder of the series. [374] 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 the English Premier League football club Liverpool,[375] who he has claimed his support for. Jared Dudley accuses teams around the league to be tanking to duck LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers during this postseason. The one international teams were trying to … [385] He has also tried his hand at acting, appearing in a cameo role on the HBO series Entourage. James first garnered national attention as the top high school basketball player in the country. [355][356], Throughout his career, James has taken a unique approach to his NBA contracts, usually opting to sign shorter-term deals in order to maximize his earnings potential and flexibility;[357][102][358] for example, in 2006, he and the Cavaliers negotiated a three-year, $60 million contract extension instead of the four-year maximum as it allotted him the option of seeking a new contract worth more money as an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season. James played basketball for St. Vincent–St. [304] His four MVP awards are matched only by Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Russell; James and Russell are the only players to win four MVP awards in a five-year span. [42] In his postseason debut, James recorded a triple-double in a winning effort versus the Washington Wizards. In 2014, when he went back to Cleveland, it was about delivering on a promise. [109] To begin the year, they struggled to adjust to these new circumstances, going only 9–8 after 17 games. [447] James spoke in support of the More Than a Vote movement and encouraged members of the African-American community to vote. [318] 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. 2)", "NBA Finals 2020: LeBron James and Danny Green join exclusive club in winning three championships with three different teams", "LeBron James celebrates scoring milestone on 36th birthday", "LeBron James reaches 35,000 points in another career milestone", "LeBron James Becomes Third Player in 35,000 Point Club", "LA Lakers star LeBron James out indefinitely with high ankle sprain", "LeBron James suffered a serious ankle injury, then took one more shot and kept an impressive streak alive", "LeBron James says he'll never get back to 100 percent after latest injury", "LeBron James injury update: Lakers star set to return Saturday vs. Pacers, per report", "LeBron James returns against Indiana Pacers after six games out", "Lakers' LeBron James says ankle will 'be fine' after tweaking injury in win over Pelicans", "LeBron James has ankle scare as Lakers win, will face Warriors in playoff play-in", "After Sitting in 2004, Ready to Stand and Deliver", "Season of LeBron ends with Olympic gold medal", "2006 USA Men's World Championship Team (8–1)", "Carmelo Anthony Named One of Three USA World Championship Team Captains", "USA Basketball president lauds LeBron James' maturity", "James' record outing highlights Team USA's dominance in title game", "LeBron: Now I Understand What It Means to Be an Olympian", "That One Time They Lost: On the Team USA Men's Basketball Disaster in Athens", "United States vs. Spain, August 24, 2008 – Final Round", "LeBron, Kobe return to U.S. team for London Games", "Column: Going out in style – 'K Boys' golden again", "The Team USA Reputations Index: How the gold medal changes our opinions of these players", "LeBron James Tallies First Triple-Double In U.S. Olympic History To Power USA To Semifinals With 119–86 Win Against Australia", "U.S. Surges Past Spain Late, Claims Second Straight Olympic Gold Medal", "Olympics 2012: The golden era of LeBron James", "Jalen Rose, Warren Sapp scoff at notion of LeBron in NFL", "LeBron James is still the undefeated champ of #NBArank", "SI's Top 100 NBA Players of 2019: How Long Will LeBron James Remain on Top? We have people that have had convictions in the past, that’ve been told they cannot vote because they got a conviction. But there was still some awkwardness between James, Love, and Irving. — LeBron James (@KingJames) April 21, 2021. [199] In an interview with Sports Illustrated, James's agent, Rich Paul, explained, "In 2010, when he went to Miami, it was about championships. [420] James later reflected that it was his most important professional accomplishment of his life. Outwork your opponents and assert your dominance in LeBron James shoes from Nike. [9], Before the start of his junior year, James was featured in Slam, an American basketball magazine, and writer Ryan Jones lauded him as possibly "the best high school basketball player in America right now". 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[215] In early March, James led Los Angeles to a victory over the Bucks in a matchup of conference leaders, followed by a streak-breaking win against the Clippers,[216] before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Explanation: The 2011-12 Heat saw a group motivated by a Finals collapse come roaring out in the lockout-shortened season. [125][126] 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". Mary's football team. ", "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? "[430] Later on that year, in the aftermath of the Unite the Right rally, James questioned the "Make America Great Again" slogan and said: "It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. [130] James was unanimously voted the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player with averages of 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. [202][203] Following his signing, the team rounded out their roster with a controversial collection of playmakers and veterans. Over his 17-year career, LeBron James has played on everything from super-teams to lottery dwellers. [237] His attitude during the Olympics was described as "disrespectful" and "distasteful" by columnists Adrian Wojnarowski and Peter Vecsey, respectively. I'd sit across from Barack [Obama] though. [225] In a 109–98 loss to the Nets on February 18, 2021, James became the third player in NBA history with 35,000 career points, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. [8], As a freshman, James averaged 21 points and 6 rebounds per game for the St. Vincent–St. [418] In 2017, he received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award from the NBA for his "outstanding service and dedication to the community. [62] In Miami, he developed into a more versatile defensive player, and the Heat relied on him to guard all five positions. But because those things happened, it's hard not to view the '18-19 Lakers as one of the worst teams of James' career. One of those cards also briefly held the record for the most expensive modern-day sports card when it sold for $1.8 million at auction in July 2020. [50] In Game 2, he hit a game-winner to tie the series at 1–1. LeBron James: Statistiken bei seinen Teams James wurde 2003 mit dem ersten Pick von den Cavaliers gedraftet. [170][171] Despite these distractions, Cleveland finished the year with 57 wins and the best record in the East. [241] James's behavior was again questioned, this time by teammate Bruce Bowen, who confronted James during tryouts regarding his treatment of staff members. Nonetheless, James had another All-Star in Love and a fairly deep rotation that might have been better with more time to jell. He has a heavy exercise regimen, and dietary habits that are atypical for a top athlete. [69][70] For the series, he averaged 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8 assists per game,[71] finishing the postseason with a career playoff-high 35.3 points per game. Only player in NBA history to lead both teams in points, rebounds, and assists in an NBA Finals series. [251] During a game against Australia, he recorded the first triple-double in U.S. Olympic basketball history with 11 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists. In 2012 he helped team USA repeat with back-to-back golds in the London Olympics. [114] In Game 5, he scored Miami's last ten points to help seal a series-clinching win. There's no exact formula for answering such a question, but to rank the best teams of James' career, we used several factors: team record, net rating (the amount by which a team outscores opponents per 100 possessions), their playoff record and net rating, and ultimate result (e.g. It is hosted on Bleacher Report and is used by several other athletes including Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman. [12] The Fighting Irish finished the season 26–1 and repeated as state champions. [35] With final averages of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he was named to his first All-NBA Team. [22] At the conclusion of his sophomore year, he was named first team all-state, and as a junior, he helped lead the Fighting Irish to the state semifinals. [81] The telecast was broadcast from the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut and raised $2.5 million for the charity. [97][98] In retrospect, James has expressed some regret over his handling of The Decision. [177] James became just the third player to record a triple-double in an NBA Finals Game 7,[178] and behind series averages of 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 2.6 steals per game,[174] he also became the first player in league history to lead both teams in all five statistical categories for a playoff round, culminating in a unanimous Finals MVP selection. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday's game, according to the team's … [75], James became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01 am EDT on July 1, 2010. [50] The Cavaliers went on to win Game 6 and claim their first-ever Eastern Conference championship,[51] earning them a matchup with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Lastly, we used a bit of logic and subjectivity. [85] Heat president Pat Riley played a major role in selling James on the idea of playing with Bosh and Wade. 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Mary finished the year with a 23–4 record, ending their season with a loss in the Division II championship game. [403] James later became a spokesman for the company and began appearing in advertisements after ending his contract with McDonald's. [4]:104 With averages of 29 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per game, he was again named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team,[9] and became the first junior to be named male basketball Gatorade National Player of the Year. LeBron has proudly represented USA in the Olympics three times, helping Team USA earn medals in each campaign. 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In 2016, he led the Cavaliers to victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals by coming back from a 3–1 deficit, delivering the franchise's first championship and ending Cleveland's 52-year professional sports title drought. [377] In 2013, he surpassed Kobe Bryant as the highest paid basketball player in the world, with earnings of $56.5 million. [129] In Game 5, he registered a triple-double as Miami defeated Oklahoma City for their second-ever championship and James's first championship. [167] For most of the Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Irving and Love were sidelined due to injury, giving James more offensive responsibilities. [219] In Game 5, James turned in his best statistical performance of the Finals, registering 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists in a memorable duel with Miami's star wing, Jimmy Butler, but Los Angeles was ultimately defeated in a three-point game. [209] On March 7, the Lakers announced that James would begin a minutes restriction,[210] and on March 30, he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the season. [9] He participated in three year-end high school basketball all-star games—the EA Sports Roundball Classic, the Jordan Capital Classic, and the McDonald's All-American Game—losing his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility and making it official that he would enter the 2003 NBA draft. [77] The Cavaliers were officially eliminated from the postseason in Game 6, with James posting 27 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and nine turnovers in the losing effort. [280] Despite these changes, he remained an elite offensive player who beat defenses with body control, strength, and varying attacking speeds. [40] While James has never won the Defensive Player of the Year Award, he has finished second in the voting twice and lists it as one of his main goals. Though it took an historic effort by James, they still made the Finals where they would have had a shot against any non-Warriors team. What professional basketball teams has LeBron James played for? [4]:143 For the year, James averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game,[9] was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team for an unprecedented third consecutive year,[4]:178 and was named Gatorade National Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. [275] Behind these improvements, James's overall scoring efficiency rose to historically great levels. "[433] In response, Trump tweeted: "LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. [89] Former NBA players, including Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, were also critical of James, condemning him for joining with Bosh and Wade in Miami and not trying to win a championship as "the man". [331], James rescued fellow basketball player Carmelo Anthony from the water during a boating excursion in the Bahamas with Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul when Anthony was carried away from the boat by the current. [347] He has led the league in jersey sales six times. [127] Miami won Game 7 to advance to the Finals, earning them a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and James's budding rival, Kevin Durant. [173] To begin the series, Cleveland fell behind 3–1, including two blowout losses. [327] James proposed to Brinson on December 31, 2011,[328] and the two were married on September 14, 2013, in San Diego, California. [197] On July 1, his management company, Klutch Sports, announced that he would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers;[198] the deal was officially completed on July 9. Explanation: The next year, the Cavs improved by seven games to finish over .500, but they still missed the playoffs. [382] In 2011, James co-founded the designer retail store UNKNWN in Miami, Florida. [378] In 2014, James realized a profit of more than $30 million as part of Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics; he had originally struck a deal to get a small stake in the company at its inception in exchange for promoting its headphones. Explanation: The 2008-09 Cavs were the first true LeBron James-led juggernaut. [160][361][362][363] In 2016, he signed with the Cavaliers on a three-year deal,[364] becoming the highest-paid player in the league for the first time in his career. [245] Team USA went 10–0, winning the gold medal and qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. [353] His first agent was Aaron Goodwin, whom he left in 2005 for Leon Rose. James left CAA for Paul in 2012. [47] In Game 5 of the NBA 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. Explanation: LeBron's final season with the Heat was the least dominant of their four-year run. The Los Angeles Lakers will have LeBron James back in the lineup for Saturday's pivotal road game against the Indiana Pacers, coach Frank Vogel said Saturday. [292] Beginning in 2014, some analysts reported a regression in his defensive impact, stemming from a lack of effort and expected age-related declines. [276] During this time, ESPN's Tom Haberstroh called James's free-throw shooting his biggest weakness, describing it as "average". In Game 5 of the Conference Finals against the Nuggets, James helped clinch the conference championship by scoring a game-high 38 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter. [389], James and his business partner Maverick Carter own production company SpringHill Entertainment,[390] whose first work was the Lions Gate documentary More Than a Game, which was released in 2009 and chronicled James's high school years. [44] Cleveland would go on to defeat the Wizards before being ousted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round. Latest on Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN With LeBron James, Zendaya, Sonequa Martin-Green, Don Cheadle. [68] Cleveland would lose the series in six games, and following the loss in Game 6, James immediately left the floor without shaking hands with his opponents, which was an act that many media members viewed as unsportsmanlike. [104] That evening, the Heat threw a welcome party for their new "big three" at the American Airlines Arena, an event that took on a rock concert atmosphere. [88] Some angry fans of the team recorded videos of themselves burning his jersey. [59], At the conclusion of the 2008–09 season, James finished second in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award voting and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team,[61] posting 23 chase-down blocks and a career-high 93 total blocks. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors 2017 (GSW won 4-0) After losing his partner in … [238] James felt his limited playing time was a "lowlight" and believed he was not given "a fair opportunity to play". [329], During his stint with the Heat, James resided in Coconut Grove, where he bought a $9 million three-story mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay. [136] Miami eventually finished the year with a franchise and league best 66–16 record,[137] and James was named MVP for the fourth time, falling just one vote shy of becoming the first player in NBA history to win the award unanimously. LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are all alumni of the NBA Draft Class of 2003. Ultimately, it was the team that got James his first ring, which was his reason for moving to Miami. The Los Angeles Lakers had a brief scare late in Sunday night's 110-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans when LeBron James was slow to get up after falling to … In the 2004 Olympics, he helped the team win a bronze medal in Athens. After missed drives on offense, he often dawdled back on defense while complaining to the referees; he provided less help off the ball, and was less aggressive in switching. LeBron James is an American basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers. The key number is 9.7 — the Cavs' net rating in the playoffs, when they kicked it into high gear and ran over everyone in their path.
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