LeBron James
When it comes to modern basketball, it's tough to get any bigger than LeBron James.
After bursting onto the scene in high school, LeBron entered the 2003 NBA Draft. In a move that seemed straight out of a fairy tale, he joined his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick. He quickly lived up to the hype and emerged as a legitimate star.
In July 2010, though, everything changed. During an ESPN special dubbed The Decision, King James infamously announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach. He would win two NBA championships with the Miami Heat before returning to Cleveland. He'd add another ring in 2016, finally bringing a title to Ohio, and secured a fourth in 2020 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
While LeBron can be a divisive player, there's no arguing with his raw talent and overall resume. He's won four championships, four NBA Finals MVPs, and four regular-season MVP crowns across 19 professional campaigns and has deservedly become one of the faces of the Association.
- Current team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Former teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat
- Position: Forward
- Drafted: No. 1 overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Shooting hand: Right
- Nicknames: King James, LBJ
Read the latest about LeBron James’ playing career and history:
When Michael Jordan first met LeBron James, he clearly knew the teenager was special. Want proof of that? Consider MJ's parting gift.
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks had a lot to say about Lakers superstar LeBron James after his team's win but hasn't talked much after that.
Bronny James isn't a clone of his superstar dad, which could lead to him being a far more well-rounded player than if he joined LeBron James in the NBA immediately.
The best moment of LeBron James' historic Game 4 performance against the Grizzlies came after the buzzer sounded to end regulation.
If LeBron James and the LA Lakers are going to have a breakout game this postseason, it likely will be Saturday.
Charles Oakley forged a great bond with Michael Jordan, but the forward would rather team up with LeBron James than His Airness.
LeBron James' collaborations with Rich Paul have been another reason the Lakers player has been acknowledged for and celebrated.
LaVar Ball thinks Bronny James would be better off playing in Australia than going to college.
LeBron James fully admits that he's cheap with his money, which is why he says there is no way he will pay for a blue checkmark on Twitter.
Bronny James is projected to earn $6 million more in NIL than any other player in his class.
