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 ====== LeBron James ====== ====== LeBron James ======
  
-LeBron James is an American basketball player playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. His nominal position is that of a low winger, but James' physical conditions (dynamism, weight) and his exceptional field review make it difficult to assign him a position according to traditional criteria, as in practice he can play both the role of a playmaker and a strong winger. [([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James|Wikipedia]])]+==== American basketball player ==== 
 +LeBron James is an American basketball player playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. His nominal position is that of a low winger, but James' physical conditions (dynamism, weight) and his exceptional field review make it difficult to assign him a position according to traditional criteria, as in practice he can play both the role of a playmaker and a strong winger. [([[https://www.biography.com/athlete/lebron-james|Biography]])]
  
-===== He practiced his first basketball moves under a milk crate hoop =====+==== He practiced his first basketball moves under a milk crate hoop ==== 
 +While still a little kid, older boys were teaching him his first basketball moves under a milk crate hoop attached with nails to the telephone pole. [([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-lebron-james-akron-20141028-story.html|LA Times]])]
  
-While still a little kid, older boys were teaching the him his first basketball moves under a milk crate hoop attached with nails to the telephone pole. [([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-lebron-james-akron-20141028-story.html|LA Times]])] +==== A Football Coach Noticed LeBron ==== 
- +James knew Bruce Kelker, who was putting together a youth football team when he was nine years old. Kelker took LeBron under his wing, and the Jameses moved in with him to give the young LeBron some stability. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577784/lebron-james-facts|Mental Floss]])]
-===== A Football Coach Noticed LeBron ====+
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-James knew Bruce Kelker, who was putting together a youth football teamwhen he was years old. Kelker took LeBron under his wing, and the Jameses moved in with him to give the young LeBron some stability. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577784/lebron-james-facts|Mental Floss]])] +
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-===== LeBron James Was a Good Footballer =====+
  
 +==== LeBron James Was a Good Footballer ====
 During his first handoff for the East Dragons, LeBron James ran a long touchdown of 80 yards. Kelker became LeBron's most influential coach when he was younger. Kelker is the one who helped James see his basketball potential. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/9825052/how-lebron-james-life-changed-fourth-grade-espn-magazine|ESPN]])] During his first handoff for the East Dragons, LeBron James ran a long touchdown of 80 yards. Kelker became LeBron's most influential coach when he was younger. Kelker is the one who helped James see his basketball potential. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/9825052/how-lebron-james-life-changed-fourth-grade-espn-magazine|ESPN]])]
  
-===== Most People Thought LeBron Was Faster And Older ====+==== Most People Thought LeBron Was Faster And Older ==== 
- +During subsequent East Dragons games, several coaches began to complain that James was too big and fast for his age. They demanded a copy of his birth certificate. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/9825052/how-lebron-james-life-changed-fourth-grade-espn-magazine|ESPN]])]
-During subsequent East Dragons playing, several coaches began to complain that James was too big and fast for his age. They demanded a copy of his birth certificate. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/9825052/how-lebron-james-life-changed-fourth-grade-espn-magazine|ESPN]])] +
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-===== Sports Illustrated Cover 2002 =====+
  
 +==== Sports Illustrated Cover 2002 ====
 LeBron James was dubbed "The Chosen One" on the cover of Sports Illustrated in February 2002. LeBron then had the word "CHOSEN 1" tattooed on his shoulder. He was just a student in high school at the time. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/21924/where-are-they-now-high-school-kids-immortalized-sports-illustrated|Mental Floss]])] LeBron James was dubbed "The Chosen One" on the cover of Sports Illustrated in February 2002. LeBron then had the word "CHOSEN 1" tattooed on his shoulder. He was just a student in high school at the time. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/21924/where-are-they-now-high-school-kids-immortalized-sports-illustrated|Mental Floss]])]
  
-===== MVP =====+==== MVP ==== 
 +In 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013, LeBron James was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP). Only Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan have earned more MVP awards. Just LeBron James and Bill Russell have won four NBA MVP awards in the last five years. [([[https://www.nba.com/history/awards/mvp|NBA]])]
  
-In 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013, LeBron James was named NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)Only Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Jordan have earned more MVP awards. Just LeBron James and Bill Russell have won four NBA MVP awards in the last five years. [([[https://www.nba.com/history/awards/mvp|NBA]])]+==== One of The NBA All-Time Point Leaders ==== 
 +As of 2020, LeBron James is the current NBA player with the most career pointsAfter Kareem-Abdul Jabbar and Karl Malonehe is in third place all-time. [([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/pts_career.html|Basketball Reference]])]
  
-===== One of The NBA All-Time Point Leaders ===== +==== Eight Straight Finals ==== 
- +Only a handful of players have ever achieved this feat. James appeared in every final from 2010 to 2018. James won three championships in that period in 2012, 2013 and 2016. [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/a-timeline-of-lebron-james-eight-consecutive-nba-finals-appearances/|CBS Sports]])]
-LeBron James is the current NBA player with the most career points as of 2020. After Kareem-Abdul Jabbar and Karl Malone, he is in third place all-time. [([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/pts_career.html|Basketball Reference]])] +
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-===== Eight Straight Finals ====+
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-Only a handful of players have ever achieved this feat. James appeared in every final from 2010 to 2018. James has won three championships in that periodin 2012, 2013 and 2016. [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/a-timeline-of-lebron-james-eight-consecutive-nba-finals-appearances/|CBS Sports]])] +
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-===== Two Olympic Gold Medals =====+
  
 +==== Two Olympic Gold Medals ====
 James was a member of Team USA's Olympic gold-medal winning basketball teams in 2008 and 2010. [([[https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/j/james-lebron.aspx|USA Basketball]])] James was a member of Team USA's Olympic gold-medal winning basketball teams in 2008 and 2010. [([[https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/j/james-lebron.aspx|USA Basketball]])]
  
-===== Youngest Player in NBA History to Score 20,000 ====+==== Youngest Player in NBA History to Score 20,000 ====
 A floater in the second quarter of a game between the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors in 2013 gave LeBron his 20,000th career point. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/8852134/lebron-james-miami-heat-becomes-youngest-20000-points|ESPN]])] A floater in the second quarter of a game between the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors in 2013 gave LeBron his 20,000th career point. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/8852134/lebron-james-miami-heat-becomes-youngest-20000-points|ESPN]])]
  
-===== Rookie of the Year Award =====+==== Rookie of the Year Award ==== 
 +He was the first Cavalier to be honored with this reward. As a rookie, he became just the third player in NBA history to average at least five assists, five rebounds and 20 points per game. [([[https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/lbj_roy_040420.html|NBA]])]
  
-He was the first cavalier to be honored with this reward. As a rookie, he became just the third player in NBA history to average at least 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 20 points per game. [([[https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/lbj_roy_040420.html|NBA]])] +==== LeBron’s Liverpool Investment ==== 
- +LeBron James' $6.5 million stakes in Liverpool FC has more than doubled in value. For his investment, LeBron got a 2 percent stake. His interest is projected to be worth about $43 million as of 2019. [([[https://www.businessinsider.com/lebrons-investment-in-liverpool-is-paying-off-big-time-2018-5?IR=T|Business Insider]])] 
-===== LeBron’s Liverpool Investment ====+
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-LeBron James' $6.5 million stake in Liverpool FC has more than doubled in value. For his investment, LeBron got a 2stake. His interest is projected to be worth about $43 million as of 2019. [([[https://www.businessinsider.com/lebrons-investment-in-liverpool-is-paying-off-big-time-2018-5?IR=T|Business Insider]])]  +
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-===== Beats Acquisition =====+
  
 +==== Beats Acquisition ====
 In return for endorsing Beats by Dr. Dre's high-end headphones, James got a small stake in the business. When Apple bought the firm, James made a profit of over $30 million in cash and stock. [([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2094351-report-lebron-james-raked-in-30-million-in-beats-acquisition|Bleacher Report]])] In return for endorsing Beats by Dr. Dre's high-end headphones, James got a small stake in the business. When Apple bought the firm, James made a profit of over $30 million in cash and stock. [([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2094351-report-lebron-james-raked-in-30-million-in-beats-acquisition|Bleacher Report]])]
  
-===== Blaze Pizza Chain ====+==== Blaze Pizza Chain ====
 Blaze Pizza Chain was started by LeBron James and his business partners with a $1 million investment. LeBron's share in the company was worth at least $35 million as of 2017. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20149593/lebron-james-stake-blaze-pizza-chain-now-worth-least-35-million|ESPN]])] Blaze Pizza Chain was started by LeBron James and his business partners with a $1 million investment. LeBron's share in the company was worth at least $35 million as of 2017. [([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20149593/lebron-james-stake-blaze-pizza-chain-now-worth-least-35-million|ESPN]])]
  
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