Early Life and Career
Lebron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in a single-parent household and was raised by his mother, Gloria James.
Lebron attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, where he played basketball and was considered one of the top high school players in the country.
Professional Career
Lebron was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA draft. He quickly became one of the top players in the league, leading the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007.
Lebron won his first NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2012 and went on to win two more championships with the Heat in 2013 and 2014.
Lebron returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and led the team to their first NBA championship in 2016.