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LeBron James: From Akron to NBA Stardom

LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984. He is the son of Gloria James, who had him when he was just 16 years old and raised him in a single-parent home. James played high school basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School in Akron, where he graduated in 2003. He decided to skip college and put his name in the 2003 NBA Draft. James was selected number one overall by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

As of 2022, James has reached the finals five times total with the Cavaliers, and won a title in two separate stints with the team. He also won two titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013, and one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

Off the court, LeBron James is a businessman. He invested in Blaze Pizza when it was a small operation. He also founded I Promise School in Akron, Ohio in 2018 to give underprivileged children in his hometown the opportunity for a good education for free.

James has starred in several movies., including “Space Jam 2: A New Legacy,” “More than a Game,” and “Trainwreck.”

Anna Edwards

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