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Birth of LeBron James
LeBron Raymone James was born December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio to a 16-year-old mother, Gloria. His biological father, Anthony McClelland, was an ex-convict who left Gloria. Gloria then had to raise LeBron by herself. -
High school
James attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, where he became a starter during his freshman year for the Fighting Irish. -
2003 NBA draft
After LeBron graduated high school in 2003, he was placed in the NBA draft and was immediately snatched up by the Cleveland Cavaliers. -
First season
James averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game for the season and was named 03–04 NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Cavalier and youngest NBA player to ever receive the award. -
"The chosen one"
On February 19, 2008 LeBron recorded his fifteenthtriple double (One of the highest counts in NBA history) and the chosen one became one of two people to record three triple doubles in a row. -
LeBron's legendary statistics
On February 27, 2008, against the Boston Celtics, James became the youngest person to score 10,000 points in his career at 23 years and 59 days, achieving the feat in style with a slam-dunk over 11-time All-Star Kevin Garnett, eclipsing the old mark by more than a year. James did so in 368 games, the ninth fastest in league history. -
LeBrons departure
On July 8, 2010, James announced on a live ESPN special, The Decision, that he would be playing for the Miami Heat for the 2010–11 season and teaming with Miami's other All-Star free agent signees Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.The Decision was broadcast from the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut.
