lebron James playoff run By vick c Period: Apr 10, 2003 to Sep 27, 2020 has won 3 NBA championships in his 17 years in the NBA has made it to the finals a total of 10 times Jul 14, 2003 2003 drafted to the NBA At the age of 18 May 4, 2006 2006 first payoff appearance lost in second round Jun 14, 2007 2007 second season making the playoffs lost in the forth round to San Antonio spurs Apr 4, 2008 2008 third year making the playoffs lost in the second round to Boston in a 3-4 series.