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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. 1)
He practiced his first basketball moves under a milk crate hoop
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)
A Football Coach Noticed LeBron
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)
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. 4)
Most People Thought LeBron Was Faster And Older
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)
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. 6)
MVP
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. 7)