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'''LeBron James''', nicknamed "King James", is a forward in the [[National Basketball Association]]. Until July of 2010, James played for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] after being drafted by them in 2003. He led the Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals, where they were swept by the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. As a 2010 [[Free Agent]], James was wooed by several prospective teams. Heleft the Cavaliers to sign with the [[Miami Heat]]<ref>, creating a "superteam" along with fellow all-stars Dwyane Wade and free agent Chris Bosh. [http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/07/08/general-bkn-lebron-apos-s-decision_7753495.html#feed=conservapedia LeBron James makes his pick: He's going to Miami], ''Forbes'', July 08, 2010.</ref> The choice by James to announce his decision on live television was controversial and prompted significant nationwide criticism. | '''LeBron James''', nicknamed "King James", is a forward in the [[National Basketball Association]]. Until July of 2010, James played for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] after being drafted by them in 2003. He led the Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals, where they were swept by the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. As a 2010 [[Free Agent]], James was wooed by several prospective teams. Heleft the Cavaliers to sign with the [[Miami Heat]]<ref>, creating a "superteam" along with fellow all-stars Dwyane Wade and free agent Chris Bosh. [http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/07/08/general-bkn-lebron-apos-s-decision_7753495.html#feed=conservapedia LeBron James makes his pick: He's going to Miami], ''Forbes'', July 08, 2010.</ref> The choice by James to announce his decision on live television was controversial and prompted significant nationwide criticism. | ||
| − | The Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals, but lost in 6 games to the underdog [[Dallas Mavericks]], with James criticized for a relatively weak performance. However, in 2012, the Heat won the NBA Championship against the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]. Miami | + | The Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals, but lost in 6 games to the underdog [[Dallas Mavericks]], with James criticized for a relatively weak performance. However, in 2012, the Heat won the NBA Championship against the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]. Miami repeated as champions in 2013 with a 7-game victory over the [San Antonio Spurs]]. James was named NBA Finals MVP both times. |
James has won the NBA's Most Valuable Award four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), made the All-Star Team every year of his career (nine times in total), named to the All-NBA Team all nine years of his career (First Team seven times, Second Team twice), and named to the All-NBA Defensive Team five times. He was the NBA scoring champion for the 2007-2008 season, and is still the all-time leading scorer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. | James has won the NBA's Most Valuable Award four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), made the All-Star Team every year of his career (nine times in total), named to the All-NBA Team all nine years of his career (First Team seven times, Second Team twice), and named to the All-NBA Defensive Team five times. He was the NBA scoring champion for the 2007-2008 season, and is still the all-time leading scorer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. | ||
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2001 Ohio Mr. Basketball | 2001 Ohio Mr. Basketball | ||
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Gold Medal in 2008 Summer Olympics | Gold Medal in 2008 Summer Olympics | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:56, June 24, 2013
LeBron James, nicknamed "King James", is a forward in the National Basketball Association. Until July of 2010, James played for the Cleveland Cavaliers after being drafted by them in 2003. He led the Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals, where they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs. As a 2010 Free Agent, James was wooed by several prospective teams. Heleft the Cavaliers to sign with the Miami Heat[1] The choice by James to announce his decision on live television was controversial and prompted significant nationwide criticism.
The Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals, but lost in 6 games to the underdog Dallas Mavericks, with James criticized for a relatively weak performance. However, in 2012, the Heat won the NBA Championship against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami repeated as champions in 2013 with a 7-game victory over the [San Antonio Spurs]]. James was named NBA Finals MVP both times.
James has won the NBA's Most Valuable Award four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), made the All-Star Team every year of his career (nine times in total), named to the All-NBA Team all nine years of his career (First Team seven times, Second Team twice), and named to the All-NBA Defensive Team five times. He was the NBA scoring champion for the 2007-2008 season, and is still the all-time leading scorer for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Additional Achievements
2001 Ohio Mr. Basketball
2002 Ohio Mr. Basketball
2002 USA Today High School Player of the Year
2003 Ohio Mr. Basketball
2003 USA Today High School Player of the Year
2004 NBA Rookie of the Year
Bronze Medal in 2004 Summer Olympics
Gold Medal in 2008 Summer Olympics
References
- ↑ , creating a "superteam" along with fellow all-stars Dwyane Wade and free agent Chris Bosh. LeBron James makes his pick: He's going to Miami, Forbes, July 08, 2010.