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. ¹⁾

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. ²⁾

James knew Bruce Kelker, who was putting together a youth football team, when he was 9 years old. Kelker took LeBron under his wing, and the Jameses moved in with him to give the young LeBron some stability. ³⁾

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. ⁴⁾

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. ⁵⁾