10. 19892006 Mary played at the University of Akron's 5,492-seat Rhodes Arena to satisfy ticket demand from alumni, fans, as well as college and NBA scouts who wanted to see James play. [197] Their turnaround began with a victory over the Wizards on November 3 where James scored 57 points, which represented the second-highest point total of his career and tied a franchise record. [556] James, Paul, Maverick Carter, and Randy Mimsall childhood friendsformed agent and sports-marketing company LRMR after James left Goodwin. "[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". 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[10] James is also the first player in NBA history to accumulate $1billion in earnings as an active player. [9] [10] The contract extension made James the highest-paid athlete in NBA history at $528.9M, surpassing Kevin Durant in all-time earnings. [237], The 20202021 season, reduced to 72 games for each team and starting on December 22, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began after the shortest offseason in NBA history with a 116109 loss to the Clippers. [160] In Game 1 of the Finals, James missed most of the fourth quarter because of leg cramps, helping the Spurs take an early series lead. Gloria lived with her mother throughout her pregnancy and after Lebron was born until her mother died when Lebron was three. [38] In his first regular season game, he scored 25 points against the Sacramento Kings, setting an NBA record for most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his debut performance. [366], In Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra changed James's role to a more unconventional one. [555] His first agent was Aaron Goodwin, whom he left in 2005 for Leon Rose. They have 2 sons and one daughter, LeBron James Jr. (Bronny), Bryce Maximus James, and Zhuri James. [11], Off the court, James has accumulated more wealth and fame from numerous endorsement contracts. [164], On June 25, 2014, James opted out of his contract with the Heat, and on July 1, he officially became an unrestricted free agent. He is nicknamed King James.. [84], James became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01am EDT on July 1, 2010. [a] In a 2016 interview with Sports Illustrated, James acknowledged that his motivation was surpassing Jordan as the greatest. He's the third-leading scorer in NBA history and seventh all-time in assists. Gloria James was 16 when she had her only child, and when her mother died just a couple of years later, she and baby LeBron lost their entire support system. [329], James made his debut for the United States national team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [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. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. The Grammy winner shares three children with . [88] During this time, he was contacted by several teams, including the Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and Cavaliers. James has been a part-owner of Liverpool F.C. [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. 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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. Humbug. [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. LeBron James Jr., Bryce Maximus James, Zhuri James, LeBron James Jr. Father, Father (nacida James), James, James, James, Mcclelland, Mcclelland (born James), Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Bronny_James_2022_Bass_Pro_Shops_Champions_Tournament.jpg, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, "King James", "LBJ", "L-Train", "The Akron Hammer", "The King", "The Chosen One", "Bron Bron". LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the Boston Celtics Nov. 19, 2021, at the TD Garden in Boston. "[471][472] In response, Trump tweeted: "LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. [268] In January, James met the minimum criteria for points per game by playing at least 70 percent of his team's games, averaging 28.6 points, and became the oldest player to average 25+ points per game, having already been the youngest to do so, as he averaged 27.6 points per game in his sophomore season at 20 years old. [487][488], In August 2020, James wore a modified MAGA hat that called for the arrest of the police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor. [91] The day before the special, fellow free agents Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade also announced that they would sign with Miami;[92] reports later arose that back in 2006 the trio had discussed among themselves their upcoming 2010 free agencies. [281] James led all players in fan votes with his 18th All-Star selection, tying Bryant and just one behind Abdul-Jabbar;[282] his team achieved its fifth consecutive All-Star win,[283] defeating Team Durant 163161,[284] with James hitting the game-winning dagger shot in front of his hometown crowd. [58] In 2012, ESPN ranked the performance the fourth greatest in modern NBA playoff history. 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. [317] On January 16, James had a season high 48 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in a 140132 win over the Houston Rockets. [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. James played both basketball and football in high school. [238] 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 121107 win against the Spurs. Mary home basketball court named The LeBron James Arena, 2020 Outstanding Long Sports Documentary (as, 2021 Outstanding Edited Sports Series (as executive producer of, 6 Cleveland Sports Awards Professional Athlete of the Year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2015, 2016, South Main Street in downtown Akron renamed King James Way, Six-story commemorative banner in downtown Akron, Featured on "Cleveland is the Reason" mural in, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 18:55. 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. [61], In February of the 20072008 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance. That boy ate some lemon heads before walking into court. [117], Throughout the 201011 season, the media and opposing fanbases treated James and the Heat as villains. [544], In June 2022, it was announced James is launching a media company in partnership with professional tennis player Naomi Osaka and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company. James played basketball for St. VincentSt. [94], Upon leaving the Cavaliers, James drew intense criticism from sports analysts, executives, fans, and current and former players. [251] The Lakers won 103100 after James scored the go-ahead, three-point shot in the final minute, posting a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with 2 steals and 1 block. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); [d] Upon entering the NBA, he made an immediate impact and was voted Rookie of the Year in his debut season. "[495], On November 10, 2021, in response to Kyle Rittenhouse having an emotional break down in court, James tweeted "What tears????? 5 How old was LeBron James when he was born? LeBron is married to Savannah Brinson, with whom he has three children, including basketball player Bronny James. [118] On December 2, James faced the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time since departing as a free agent. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Photo: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Onscreen, the family includes Ceyair J. Wright as older brother Darius, Harper Leigh Alexander as daughter Xosha James and Sonequa Martin-Green as James screen wife, Kamiyah. [267], In December, James became the second player in NBA history (after Michael Jordan) to post 40 points and zero turnovers at age 35 or older. [444] In 2014, he was named the most popular male athlete in America by the Harris Poll. Stay up to date with NBA player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. [83] To open the playoffs, Cleveland advanced past the Bulls to earn a matchup with the Celtics in the second round. The four-time NBA champion was born to Gloria Marie James and Anthony McClelland. [433] His opinions have yielded significant influence on people who make important league decisions; in 2014, he asked commissioner Adam Silver to increase the duration of the All-Star break, and the request was granted the following season. [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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [119] James later admitted that the constant negativity surrounding the team made him play with an angrier demeanor than in years past. An additional $3.5million was raised from advertising revenue, which was donated to other charities. 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[365] Teams would try to exploit these weaknesses by giving him space in the half court and forcing him to settle for three-pointers and long two-pointers, a strategy famously used by Spurs coach Gregg Popovich in the 2007 Finals, where James converted on only 36 percent of his field goals in four games. "[348], Standing 6feet 9inches (2.06m) tall and weighing 250 pounds (113kg),[349] James has played the majority of his career at the small forward and power forward positions,[4] but he has also been deployed at the other positions when necessary. It consists of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, his mother Gloria James, his wife Savannah James, and his childeren Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri James. [306][307] The contract extension made James the highest-paid athlete in NBA history at $528.9million, surpassing Kevin Durant in all-time earnings. [291][292] On March 27, LeBron became just the second player in NBA history to score 37,000 points. I know its the 1600s but James has a significant amount of English and Scottish ancestry at this point. [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. What are you talking about? Mary finished the year with a 234 record, ending their season with a loss in the Division II championship game. [436][437], James is an active supporter of non-profit organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Children's Defense Fund. [133] James responded with a 40-point, 18-rebound, and 9-assist outing in Game 4 to help even the series. 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Lebron James 2023 All-Star Edition. Her mother had a large house and when Gloria was unable to pay for it, she was forced to move from place to place. 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. [479] In November 2016, James endorsed and campaigned for Hillary Clinton for the 2016 U.S. presidential election. [156], On March 3 of the 201314 season, James scored a career-high and franchise-record 61 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. [188], The 20162017 season was marred by injuries and unexpected losses for the Cavaliers;[189] James later described it as one of the "strangest" years of his career. [260] In a game against the Pistons on November 21, James was ejected in the third quarter after getting into a scuffle with Isaiah Stewart during the 121116 win; it was the second time in his career that he was ejected from a game,[261] and he was suspended for one game due to his actions. LeBron's maternal grandfather is named Willie Lee James. [493] In response, senior White House advisor Jared Kushner stated that he was planning to reach out to James regarding the boycott. They have three children: two sonsBronny and Bryceand a daughter Zhuri. $35.00 Quick Shop. [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. 2)", "LeBron James Makes History, Wins Finals MVP With 3 Different Franchises", "NBA Finals 2020: LeBron James and Danny Green join exclusive club in winning three championships with three different teams", "George's 33 sends Clippers past Lakers 116109 on ring night", "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", "Lakers stay afloat in West without LeBron James and Anthony Davis", "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 reacts to his incredible NBA scoring record", "LeBron James has ankle scare as Lakers win, will face Warriors in playoff play-in", "With blurred vision but pinpoint accuracy, LeBron James buries late three to rescue Lakers", "LeBron James delivers in clutch as Los Angeles Lakers take 7th seed in NBA playoffs", "The Lakers' title retool ended up as a bust", "The Lakers Aren't Like Any Defending Champs We've Seen", "Anthony Davis exits early from Lakers' Game 4 loss to Suns with groin strain", "LeBron James eliminated in first round for first time in NBA career, but his title window is far from closed", "LeBron James Named to All-NBA Second Team", "LeBron James has been named to the All-NBA Second Team", "LeBron bloodies Stewart; both ejected after tussle", "LeBron James suspended one game, Isaiah Stewart docked two for roles in Lakers-Pistons altercation", "LeBron James records 100th career triple-double in loss vs. Grizzlies", "LeBron James Becomes Third Player in NBA History To Reach 36,000 Career Points", "LeBron at Center? Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. James A. Toone was the son of John Lewis Toone the son of Isabella Adelphia Lea, the daughter of James William Lea, the son of Frances Major, the daughter of Ann Major, the daughter of James Campbell (1632-1697) the Scottish ancestor. [534] In 2016, CNBC aired an unscripted series hosted by James called Cleveland Hustles, where four up-and-coming Northern Ohio entrepreneurs will be financed on the condition of revitalizing a neighborhood in Cleveland. However, there is concern that the star forward will miss multiple weeks with the injury. Son of Private and Gloria Marie James James won his first two NBA championships while playing for the Heat in 2012 and 2013; in both of these years, he also earned league MVP and Finals MVP. [4] In Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, he registered 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists against the Pacers, leading Cleveland to a comeback victory after trailing by 25 points at halftime, representing the largest halftime deficit overcome in NBA playoff history. [135][136] 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".
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