LeBron

LeBron James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A forward known for his size, skill, and versatility, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and gained national attention at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School. He declared for the NBA draft and was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003.

LeBron played for the Cavaliers (2003–2010; 2014–2018), the Miami Heat (2010–2014), and the Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present). He won NBA championships with the Heat (2012, 2013), the Cavaliers (2016), and the Lakers (2020). He has earned Finals Most Valuable Player honors four times and Regular Season MVP awards four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013). In 2023, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012, 2016).

Off the court, LeBron has pursued business and philanthropy. He co-founded the SpringHill Company, a media and production company, and Blaze Pizza. He is a minority owner of Liverpool FC and runs the LeBron James Family Foundation, which opened the I PROMISE School in Akron in 2018 to support at-risk students. His career and activities have had a wide influence on player empowerment, athlete branding, and social initiatives.