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LeBron James is Born
LeBron Raymone James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. His mother, Gloria James, was only 16 at the time. -
State Champion
As a 15-year-old freshman, James scores 25 points and grabs nine rebounds to lead St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to a state championship victory over Jamestown Greenview. -
Ohio’s Mr. Basketball
After winning another state championship, he became the youngest player to be named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball. -
“The Chosen One”
He was on the Sports Illustrated magazine cover with the title, “The Chosen One.” -
Nike Endorses James
James receives a $90 million endorsement contract with Nike. -
James is Drafted
LeBron James it’s drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the number 1 overall pick. -
NBA Debut
Scores 25 points and adds 9 assists in a loss against the Sacramento Kings. -
Rookie of the Year
Wins Rookie of the year, youngest ever to win this award. -
Loses First Finals
Cavs lose in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in sweep by the San Antonio Spurs. -
Last Game as Cavalier (For Now)
James has 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 6 loss to the Boston Celtics, his last game with the Cavaliers. (For the time being) -
James joins Miami
Announces he is joining the Miami Heat. Receives backlash for decision. -
Returns to Cleveland
He returned to Cleveland to play against his former team. James would win 118-90, and finished with 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. -
Struggles in Finals
His return to the Finals is a forgettable one as he lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 4-2 in the Finals. This is considered his biggest blemish on his legacy. -
Third NBA MVP Award
Receives his third MVP Award in the last four years. -
Wins First NBA Title
James is victorious in his third try defeating the OKC Thunder 4-1, in the Finals. -
Fourth MVP Award
James, once again, receives NBA MVP Award for the fourth time in the last five years. -
Wins Back-to-Back Titles
Wins second consecutive NBA Championship against the San Antonio Spurs 4-3. -
Loses third Finals
Loses to Spurs in a 5 game series. Finals record would now be 2-3 -
Returns to Cleveland
James signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sports Illustrated cover tile was,”I’m Coming Home.” -
Goes to Finals for Fifth Straight Year
LeBron returns to the Finals, but is unsuccessful as he falls to the Golden State Warriors, 4-2. -
Greatest Comeback in Finals History
James, along with Irving and others, come back from a 3-1 deficit to the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to win the series 4-3. -
Loses to Durant, Curry, Thompson, and Green in Finals
James loses to the four All-Stars on Golden State Warriors in a 5 game series. Was his seventh straight Finals appearances.
