Last edited 6 days ago by Ktmartell LeBron James LeBron redirects here. For other uses, see Lebron (disambiguation). LeBron James James posts up during a game for the Miami Heat in 2011. No. 6 – Miami Heat Position Forward League NBA Personal information Born December 30, 1984 (age 29) Akron, Ohio Nationality American Listed height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) Listed weight 250 lb (113 kg) Career information High school St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron, Ohio) NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers Pro playing career 2003–present Career history 2003–2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 2010–present Miami Heat Career highlights and awards 2× NBA champion (2012–2013) 2× NBA Finals MVP (2012–2013) 4× NBA Most Valuable Player (2009–2010, 2012–2013) 10× NBA All-Star (2005–2014) 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008) 8× All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008–2014) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007) 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2013) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA scoring champion (2008) Cleveland Cavaliers all-time leading scorer AP Athlete of the Year (2013) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) Sporting News Athlete of the Year (2012) Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2012) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2003) McDonalds All-American Game MVP (2003) 3× Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001–2003) Stats at NBA Medals Mens Basketball Competitor for the United States Olympic Games Bronze 2004 Athens Mens basketball Gold 2008 Beijing Mens basketball Gold 2012 London Mens basketball FIBA World Championship Bronze 2006 Japan Mens basketball FIBA Americas Championship Gold 2007 Las Vegas Mens basketball LeBron Raymone James (/ləˈbrɒn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) and weighing 250 lb (113 kg), he has started at the small forward and power forward positions. James has won two NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, an NBA scoring title, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He has also been selected to ten NBA All-Star teams, ten All-NBA teams, and six All-Defensive teams, and is the Cleveland Cavaliers all-time leading scorer. James played high school basketball at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, where he was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar. After graduating, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers. James led Cleveland to the franchises first Finals appearance in 2007, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in a sweep. In 2010, he left the Cavaliers for the Heat in a highly publicized free agency period. In his first season in Miami, the Heat reached the Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks. James won his first championship in 2012 when Miami defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2013, he led the Heat on a 27-game winning streak, the second longest in league history. Miami also won their second consecutive title that year. Off the court, James has accumulated considerable wealth and fame as a result of numerous endorsement deals. His public life has been the subject of much scrutiny and he has been ranked as one of Americas most influential and popular athletes. He has been featured in books, documentaries, and television commercials, and has hosted the ESPY Awards and Saturday Night Live. Early life and education Professional career International career Player profile Personal life NBA career statistics Awards and honors See also Notes References Further reading External links Read in another language This is how you Know you Have Real Haters. Hate On
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