[523] In other comedic pursuits, he hosted the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live. 79K subscribers. James played basketball for St. VincentSt. [552], In August 2022, James and Drake became part owners of the Italian football club A.C. [165] On July 11, he revealed via a first-person essay in Sports Illustrated that he intended to return to the Cavaliers. "[418] 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". What are you talking about? [332] James felt his limited playing time was a "lowlight" and believed he was not given "a fair opportunity to play";[331] his attitude during the Olympics was described as "disrespectful" by columnist Adrian Wojnarowski. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; [494], On April 21, 2021, in response to the death of Ma'Khia Bryant, James took to Twitter and posted a picture of the police officer who is believed to have fatally shot Bryant, saying: "YOU'RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY." [322][323], On February 7, 2023, in a 133130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he scored his 38,388th point to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the record-holder for almost 39 years, to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. [64] His 30 points per game were also the highest in the league, marking his first scoring title. [334] James's behavior was again questioned, this time by teammate Bruce Bowen, who confronted James during tryouts regarding his treatment of staff members. "[413], James is also discussed within the context of being the greatest basketball player of all-time, which has resulted in frequent comparisons to Michael Jordan. [8], James won his first two NBA championships while playing for the Heat in 2012 and 2013; in both of these years, he also earned the league's MVP and Finals MVP awards. [411] 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. [66] Seeded fourth in the East entering the playoffs, the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in the first round for the third consecutive season before being eliminated in seven games by the eventual-champion Boston Celtics in the next round. [316] On January 13, in a 113112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, he scored his 38,000th career point, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so. [4] In the second round of the playoffs, he hit a baseline jumper at the buzzer to give Cleveland a 22 series tie with the Bulls. "His 13 and 10-year-old sons, his 3-year-old daughter and . Izabran je u 1. krugu (1. ukupno) NBA drafta 2003. od strane Cleveland Cavaliersa. Lakers' LeBron James: Out at least 2-to-3 weeks. He recorded his 1,135th career 20-point game, passing Karl Malone for the most such games in NBA history. James Campbell (1632-1697) was born in Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland and died in Virginia. [419], James married his high school sweetheart Savannah James on September 14, 2013, in San Diego, California. [527] That same year, James's digital video company Uninterrupted raised $15.8million from Warner Bros. Entertainment and Turner Sports to help expand the company's efforts to bring athlete-created content to fans. He played himself in Space Jam: A New Legacy and Trainwreck. LeBron James/Grandparents. LeBron James' wife Savannah James has been by his side since high school. 6 September 1998 James Attends St. Vincent-St. Mary High School After failing to win a championship with Cleveland, James left in 2010 to sign as a free agent with Miami. var referer="";try{if(referer=document.referrer,"undefined"==typeof referer||""==referer)throw"undefined"}catch(exception){referer=document.location.href,(""==referer||"undefined"==typeof referer)&&(referer=document.URL)}referer=referer.substr(0,700); [271][272][273] In the same period, he surpassed Oscar Robertson for 4th all-time free throws made,[274] and Alvin Robertson for 10th all-time in career steals. Juanita Vanoym. Her mother had a large house and when Gloria was unable to pay for it, she was forced to move from place to place. Raised on welfare in Akron, Ohio, they moved from one apartment to the next. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. After accounting for taxes, spending and investment returns, Forbes estimates James net worth to be about $850 million. Sustainable Materials. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. [423] During his stint with the Heat, James resided in Coconut Grove, where he bought a $9million three-story mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay. [254] He finished the series averaging 23.3 points, his fourth-lowest scoring output for a series over his career and his lowest mark since averaging 22.8 in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. Bronny James son Private child Private child Private parent Gloria Marie James mother About LeBron James https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/lbrn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [203] In the first game of the Finals, James scored a playoff career-high 51 points, but Cleveland was defeated in overtime. [285][286], In March, James recorded two 50-point games, which were also his Lakers' career-high,[287][288] becoming the oldest player to have multiple 50-point games in a season, as well as the first Lakers player since Bryant in 2008 to have back-to-back 50-point home games; it was James's 15th 50-point game in his 19-year career, including the postseason. Je to tynsobn vtz Finle NBA z let 2012, 2013, 2016 a 2020, ve kterch zskal tak ocenn MVP (Nejuitenj hr) Finle. 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He made LeBron look smart, which isn't easy to do. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. [104][105] The phrase "taking my talents to South Beach" became a punch line for critics. I'm just happy he's still here, obviously. [194] Behind averages of 33.6 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists per game, James became the first player to average a triple-double in the Finals, but Cleveland was defeated in five games. [33] Some sports analysts, football critics, high school coaches, former and current players have speculated that James could have played in the National Football League. [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. [183], To begin the series, Cleveland fell behind 31, including two blowout losses. He has been featured in books, documentaries (including winning two Sports Emmy Awards as an executive producer), and television commercials. As a kid, James started showing tremendous skill in basketball, which was highlighted by his natural speed, strength and stature. the maternal grandparents are listed in the profile? 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"[432], By 2015, James was considered by many people, including his fellow NBA players, to be the "face of the NBA". It was his 100th career game with 40 or more points - including the postseason. [344] 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. [19] The Fighting Irish went 270 en route to the Division III state title, making them the only boys high school team in Ohio to finish the season undefeated. 9. [80][151][153] In Game 6, he recorded his second triple-double of the series, including 16 fourth quarter points, to lead the Heat to a comeback victory. She is seven years smaller than Bryce Maximus James and ten years smaller than her big brother Bronny James. The production and content creation company will be named Hana Kuma, which means "flower" and "bear" in Japanese. [327][328] On February 19, Team LeBron lost the 2023 NBA All-Star Game 184175 to Team Giannis, marking the first time that James lost an All-Star game as a captain. [478] Later that year, James gathered almost 20,000 people at the Quicken Loans Arena for a viewing of Obama's 30-minute American Stories, American Solutions television advertisement. [479] In November 2016, James endorsed and campaigned for Hillary Clinton for the 2016 U.S. presidential election. When asked about how much danger Anthony was in prior to the rescue, James responded: "I don't really know what to say, to be honest. [530] Series produced by SpringHill include the NBC game show The Wall,[531] the Disney XD sports documentary show Becoming,[532] the Starz sitcom Survivor's Remorse,[533] and the animated web series The LeBrons. [218] He missed a then career-high 17 consecutive games, and the Lakers fell out of playoff contention without him. [47] Behind final season averages of 31.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game,[4] he also finished second in overall NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting to Steve Nash. In 2018, it was just about doing what he wants to do. [480][481], During the 20192020 Hong Kong protests, a statement James made about a since-deleted tweet by Daryl Morey,[482] in which Morey expressed support for the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, became the subject of controversy. During an Instagram Live session, Anthony later recounted: "He saved my life". rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); [4], In Game 1 of the Conference Finals, James scored a buzzer-beating layup to give Miami a one-point victory against the Pacers. Critics brought up his past ties to China when . [152] At the beginning of the series, he was criticized for his lack of aggressiveness and poor shot selection as Miami fell behind 23. "A person like . [457] In 2017, he received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award from the NBA for his "outstanding service and dedication to the community. LeBron's maternal grandmother is named Freda Marie Foreman. Rotowire Feb 28, 2023. Yvette Prietom. [154] In Game 7, he tied the Finals record for most points scored in a Game 7 victory, leading Miami over San Antonio with 37 points. [470] During a 2018 interview with CNN journalist Don Lemon, James accused Trump of attempting to divide the country with sports, suggesting that "sports has never been something that divides people it's always been something that brings someone together." "[471][472] In response, Trump tweeted: "LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. Michael Jordan/Wife. [206], On June 29, 2018, James opted out of his contract with the Cavaliers and became an unrestricted free agent. Prior to the game, he had been undefeated (50) as a captain, and since the format was changed in 2018. The Decision itself was also scrutinized and viewed as unnecessary. [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. [321] On January 31, James put up a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 129123 overtime win over the New York Knicks, becoming the first player in NBA history to put up a triple-double in his 20th season. Los Angeles Lakers 2020 NBA Finals LeBron James MVP T-Shirt. James' biological father is Anthony McClelland. How old was Gloria James when she had LeBron? [45] 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. Los Angeles Lakers City Edition. [32] At the conclusion of his second year, he was named first team all-state, and as a junior, he helped lead the Fighting Irish to the state semifinals. On November 14, he registered 44 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. On August 18, 2022, James re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $97.1M deal. Gloria played a crucial role in shaping James's life, while . His mother, Gloria James raised Him at the young age of sixteen. [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. On December 30, 1984, LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio.