5. The news comes after the Lakers' 111-108 win against the Dallas . [142], In February of the 201213 season, James averaged 29.7 points and 7.8 assists per game while setting multiple shooting efficiency records. [275][276] In February, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored in both the regular season and playoffs;[277] by March, he passed Karl Malone for second in the all-time minutes and regular season scoring lists. Her mother had a large house and when Gloria was unable to pay for it, she was forced to move from place to place. [401][402][403], On the basis of his career longevity and on-court performances, sports publications have consistently included James in rankings of the best basketball players in history,[f] and he was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Decade for the 2010s. 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. NBA legend LeBron James is complaining that his inflammatory warning to the Ohio cop who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant is "being used to create more hate" and racism. Moments Mixtape City Edition LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers Essential Fleece Player Hoodie. [370] Upon returning to the Cavaliers, James began to experience subtle age-related declines in productivity,[371] posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season in 2015 and 2016. [450] In response, ESPN columnist Jemele Hill considered the cover offensive and "memorable for the wrong reasons", describing the demeanor of James and his holding Bndchen as a reference to classic imagery of the movie monster King Kong, a dark savage capturing his fair-skinned love interest. The Walkers met LeBron when he was a long-pencil-legged, sometimes scared, often shy 8-year-old. [123] James received the brunt of the criticism for the loss, averaging only three points in fourth quarters in the series. The Irish were also forced to forfeit one of their wins, their only official loss that season. [58] In 2012, ESPN ranked the performance the fourth greatest in modern NBA playoff history. He recorded his 10,142nd assist, surpassing Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA all-time career assists list. On December 30, 1984, LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio. [540] James partnered with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2018 to found Ladder, a company that developed nutritional supplements to help athletes with severe cramps after dealing with that issue during the 2014 Finals. [363] These qualities became more apparent in transition, where he developed a reputation for grabbing defensive rebounds and then beating the defense downcourt for highlight reel baskets. [14]:114 Following the loss, James unsuccessfully petitioned for a change to the NBA's draft eligibility rules in an attempt to enter the 2002 NBA draft. [357] He holds numerous "youngest to" distinctions,[358][359] including being the youngest player to score 30,000 career points. The Grammy winner shares three children with . [381], At the beginning of James's NBA career, he was considered a poor defensive player,[382] but he improved steadily through the years. [253], In the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers faced the No. Lebron was born on December 30, 1984, in Ohio. [309] On October 28, James posted 28 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in an 111102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sources: Notes on LeBrons family history, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, at The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com, Genealogy of LeBron James (focusing on his mothers side) https://www.geni.com, If he wins tonight or any of the next three games he is going to this 10th NBA finals. [556] James, Paul, Maverick Carter, and Randy Mimsall childhood friendsformed agent and sports-marketing company LRMR after James left Goodwin. [203] In the first game of the Finals, James scored a playoff career-high 51 points, but Cleveland was defeated in overtime. 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. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. "[492], On August 27, James and his Lakers teammates, as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, began boycotting the 2020 NBA playoffs to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. [6] With final averages of 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game,[40] he also became the third player in league history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game as a rookie. [536][537] In February 2018, it was announced that James's production company will produce a new film in the House Party series with James expected to make a cameo. LeBron Raymone James, Sr. (December 30, 1984), Savannah (Brinson) James (daughter-in-law) Bronny James (grandson) Bryce James (grandson) Zhuri James (granddaughter). During his 18-year career, James holds the record for all-time playoffs points, is third in all-time points, and seventh in career assists. The couple, who hails from Akron, Ohio, got married in 2013 and have three children together: LeBron "Bronny" James Jr . 1 Color. [347] Afterwards, Krzyzewski said: "[James] is the best player, he is the best leader and he is as smart as anybody playing the game right now. [363], For most of his career, James has controlled the offense as the primary ball handler on his team. He grew an additional two inches by his junior year when he was considered a top pick from NBA scouts. [4], In February of the 20092010 season, James was forced into a temporary point guard role following a series of injuries to players in the Cavaliers' backcourt. When LeBron James became the youngest NBA player ever to score 30,000 points, his three children joined his wife in congratulating him. 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[304] On May 24, He made his 18th consecutive All-NBA Team selection, extending the record for most selections in NBA history, being named for the second time to the All-NBA Third Team. [61] During the championship round, James struggled, averaging 22 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game on just 35.6 percent shooting,[62] and Cleveland was eliminated in a sweep. [21] For some home games during the season, St. VincentSt. NumerousPainting354 6 days ago. [85] The team suffered its worst loss in franchise history, and at the conclusion of the game, James walked off the court to a smattering of boos from Cleveland's home crowd. 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[350] His playing style, which is athletic and versatile,[129] has drawn comparisons to Basketball Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. James left CAA for Paul in 2012. James telah memenangkan 4 NBA championships (2012, 2013, 2016,2020), 4 NBA Most Valuable Player Awards (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), 4 NBA Finals MVP Awards (2012, 2013, 2016,2020), 2 Olympic gold medals . The Lakers believe that James will miss significant time due to a right foot injury suffered during Sunday's game . [14]:24 The group dubbed themselves the "Fab Four" and promised each other that they would attend high school together. His mother, Gloria James raised Him at the young age of sixteen. [16] The team enjoyed success on a local and national level, led by James and his friends Sian Cotton, Dru Joyce III, and Willie McGee. "[543] As of September 2019, James is the most followed basketball player on Instagram. The school officially opened on July 30, 2018. Tristan Thompson has stated that James eats desserts with every meal, and Kyle Korver says James's fitness routine is unrivaled. [269] He also became the oldest player in NBA history to record at least 25 points in ten straight games, doing so at 37 years old. [239] In a 10998 loss to the Nets on February 18, James became the third player in NBA history with 35,000 career points, joining Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone;[240] at 36 years and 50 days, he was the youngest player to reach the milestone. [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. [48] Under James's leadership, the Cavaliers qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998. In 43 career games against the Grizzlies,. [152] At the beginning of the series, he was criticized for his lack of aggressiveness and poor shot selection as Miami fell behind 23. [241] On March 20, James sprained his ankle against the Hawks,[242] but he was able to hit a three-point shot afterwards to keep his 10-points streak alive before exiting the game. When Lebron was two she started dating Eddie Jackson who was in and out of trouble. [517] In 2014, James realized a profit of more than $30million 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. [550] Also in 2021, James joined Fenway Sports Group as a partner, making him a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, New England Sports Network, RFK Racing, and Liverpool F.C., the latter of which he already owned a two-percent share in individually. 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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?! [24][25] During this time, he used marijuana, which he said was to help cope with the stress that resulted from the constant media attention he was receiving. LeBron James/Grandparents. [64] His 30 points per game were also the highest in the league, marking his first scoring title. [313] The next game, on his 38th birthday, James had a then season-high 47 points on 18-for-27 shooting from the field, along with 10 rebounds and 9 assists in a 130121 come-from-behind victory over the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James. [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. [74] Reflecting on James's performance for ESPN, John Hollinger later wrote: "He's having what is arguably the greatest individual season in history, and it's time we gave him his due for it. Husband of Savannah James LeBron's maternal grandmother is named Freda Marie Foreman. LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/lbrn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [39] At the conclusion of the 20032004 season, he became the first Cavalier to receive the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. [311] On December 13, James scored 33 points in a 122118 overtime loss to the Celtics, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most 30-point games in NBA history. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. [77] 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. The three-time NBA champion who also stars in the popular flick, "Space Jam 2," recently announced that he would be making his debut as an author. [528], James and his business partner Maverick Carter own production company SpringHill Entertainment,[529] whose first work was the Lions Gate documentary More Than a Game, which was released in 2009 and chronicled James's high school years. [26], Throughout his senior year, James and the Fighting Irish traveled around the country to play a number of nationally ranked teams, including a game on December 12, 2002, against Oak Hill Academy that was nationally televised on ESPN2. One Year Later, Sweet Turnaround For James", "Heat's LeBron James closes out Celtics in Game 5: Video", "Kevin Durant, Thunder pull away from Heat, win Game 1", "Hot Corner: With NBA title at stake, LeBron James was a big flop", "LeBron James works on post play with Hakeem Olajuwon, predicts NBA will play in 2011-12", "Heat top Raptors, tie best start in franchise history", "Roy Hibbert scores 19 and adds 18 boards as Pacers pound Heat", "LeBron eyeing 'point power forward' role? [259], For the 202122 season, James was joined by Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook. LeBron Raymone James, fdd 30 december 1984 i Akron i Ohio, kallad bland annat The King, King James och The Chosen One, r en amerikansk basketspelare ( small forward) i NBA -laget Los Angeles Lakers. [157] Throughout the year, he was one of the few staples for a Heat roster that used 20 different starting lineups due to injuries,[158] finishing with averages of 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game on 56.7 percent shooting. [19], In 2001, during the summer before his junior year, James was the subject of a feature article in Slam magazine in which writer Ryan Jones lauded the 16-year-old James, who had grown to 6feet 7inches (2.01m), as "[possibly] the best high school basketball player in America right now". rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); [334] James's behavior was again questioned, this time by teammate Bruce Bowen, who confronted James during tryouts regarding his treatment of staff members. [4][5], James grew up playing basketball for St. VincentSt. King James stands at 6'8", which makes the small forward a rather imposing figure. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [547] This was related to James's use of the term on Instagram for his family's taco dinners. [457] In 2017, he received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award from the NBA for his "outstanding service and dedication to the community. Our youth deserve better!! By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Kelker became the most reliable adult in James' life: He stored the boy's football equipment in the back of his car and arrived to pick him up every afternoon at 3:45, sometimes only to discover . He joined Michael Jordan as the only two players with back-to-back 40-point games at 38 years of age or older. LeBron James and his wife, Savannah Brinson, share three children, sons LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., 15, and Bryce Maximus, 12, and daughter, Zhuri. The Decision itself was also scrutinized and viewed as unnecessary. [42], In the 20042005 season, James earned his first NBA All-Star Game selection, contributing 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in a winning effort for the Eastern Conference. [513] 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,[514] who he has claimed his support for. [459] James later reflected that it was his most important professional accomplishment of his life. "[210] 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. [129] James spent more time in the post and improved his shot selection and accuracy on jump shots. [2] 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.