LeBron James is an NBA player who plays as a small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a member of the Miami Heat.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
LeBron James Raymone James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, to a teen called Gloria Marie James. James refuses to discuss his father. His mother reared James all by herself. He grew up in a low-income household, where he and his mother had to move between apartments in Akron’s seedy neighborhoods, while his mother struggled to find permanent work.
Gloria eventually chose to place James in a more stable family situation and relocated him to the family of Frank Walker, a local football coach who taught James how to play basketball. In various interviews, he can be seen thanking his family for his success today. James used to play for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars in AAU (Amateur Athletic Union).
LeBron James graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. He was an avid participant in basketball games and tournaments at his school and among his colleagues.
LeBron James’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
LeBron James, who was born on December 30, 1984, is 37 years old as of today, September 27, 2022. His height is 2.03 m, and he weighs 113 kg.
LeBron James’s Profession & Career
James began his professional basketball career while still in college in the early 2000s. He was picked by the NBA franchise Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 and played with them until 2010.
He was picked by the Miami Heat in 2010. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers re-signed their best player in 2014. He’s been playing with them ever since.
He was the third male and first black man to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in 2008. James has a highly commercialized sporting career in which his visage is utilized to advertise a variety of products.
He is a TV personality who has presented shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “ESPY Awards.” He has also appeared in films such as ‘Trainwreck.’
Achievements and Awards
He won two Olympic gold medals, in 2008 and 2012. He also took bronze in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. James earned gold at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship in Las Vegas and bronze at the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
He has several titles and honors in his basketball career, including 3 ‘NBA Champions,’ 11 ‘All NBA First Team,’ 13 ‘NBA All-Star,’ ‘2008 NBA Scoring Champion,’ ‘2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team,’ ‘2004 NBA Rookie of the Year,’ 5 ‘NBA All-Defensive First Team,’ 2 ‘All-Time Second Team,’ 4x ‘NBA Most Valuable Player,’ 2x ‘ LeBron James was also given the ‘J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award’ in 2017.
LeBron James’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
In 2013, LeBron James married Savannah Brinson. Zhuri James, Bryce Maximus James, and LeBron James Jr. are the couple’s three children.
LeBron James’s Salary and Net Worth
LeBron James is expected to have a net worth of more than $500 million as of September 2022. His NBA career has contributed significantly to his net worth. LeBron, on the other hand, makes millions through endorsement deals. He can also be seen in a number of TV episodes and movies, which helps him supplement his income.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | LeBron James |
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Real Name | LeBron Raymone James Sr. |
Gender | Male |
Age | 37 years old |
Birth Date | 30 December 1984 |
Birth Place | Akron, Ohio, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 2.03 m |
Weight | 113 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Savannah James (m. 2013) |
Children | Yes (LeBron James Jr., Bryce Maximus James, Zhuri James) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Professional basketball player |
Net Worth | $500 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |