"[432], By 2015, James was considered by many people, including his fellow NBA players, to be the "face of the NBA". "[469] James also called Trump a "bum" after the president rescinded a White House invitation to Stephen Curry. [547] This was related to James's use of the term on Instagram for his family's taco dinners. [27] James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the year. The school officially opened on July 30, 2018. [41] Cleveland ultimately finished the season 3547, failing to make the playoffs despite an 18-game improvement over the previous year. [386][387] During his second stint in Cleveland, his defense progressively declined. An additional $3.5million was raised from advertising revenue, which was donated to other charities. His production company SpringHill Co., which Forbes estimates to be worth around $300 . The Decision itself was also scrutinized and viewed as unnecessary. [342] He became the leader of the team, with Bryant, who would soon be 34, stepping back. The news comes after the Lakers' 111-108 win against the Dallas . [236] James and teammate Danny Green also became the third and fourth players in NBA history to win at least one championship with three different teams each. [275][276] In February, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored in both the regular season and playoffs;[277] by March, he passed Karl Malone for second in the all-time minutes and regular season scoring lists. The Lakers announced that LeBron James will not play because of "right foot soreness" when the team faces the Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Memphis. [480][481], During the 20192020 Hong Kong protests, a statement James made about a since-deleted tweet by Daryl Morey,[482] in which Morey expressed support for the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, became the subject of controversy. George Major I (1631-1700) was born in Hursley Manor, Hampshire, England. In an open four-round tournament, the field of 130-plus players is trimmed to the top 70 and ties after the second round. On August 18, 2022, James re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $97.1M deal. [441] Despite their affection for James, Cleveland fans and critics were frequently annoyed when he sported a Yankees hat when he attended Cleveland Indians baseball games versus the New York Yankees. [443] By 2013, his image had mostly recovered and he was reported by ESPN as the most popular player in the NBA for the second time in his career. [172], In January of the 20142015 season, James missed two weeks due to left knee and lower back strains, which at the time represented the longest stretch of missed games in his career. [14]:22 His father, Anthony McClelland, has an extensive criminal record and was not involved in his life. We definitely know that now. [229], The Lakers entered the playoffs as the number one seed in the West and advanced to the Finals convincingly, with only three total losses along the way. [494], On April 21, 2021, in response to the death of Ma'Khia Bryant, James took to Twitter and posted a picture of the police officer who is believed to have fatally shot Bryant, saying: "YOU'RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY." James sank a 21-foot turnaround with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena, giving him 16 points in the period, the necessary 36 for the game and 38,388 for his illustrious . [538] Later that month, Fox News host Laura Ingraham told James to "shut up and dribble" as a response to his political agendas. [114] During the gathering, James predicted a dynasty for the Heat and alluded to multiple championships. [226] In early March, before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, James led the Lakers to a victory over the Bucks in a matchup of conference leaders, followed by a streak-breaking win against the Clippers. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. [314], On January 2, 2023, James recorded 43 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in a 121115 win over the Charlotte Hornets. [22] The Fighting Irish finished the season 261 and repeated as state champions. 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[483] His statement drew backlash from some Hong Kong protesters[484][485] and in February 2022, political commentator Bill Maher called James hypocritical for not taking a critical stance towards China's human rights abuses. [167][168][169] On July 12, he officially signed with the team,[170] who had compiled a league-worst 97215 record in the four seasons following his departure. Bronny began playing basketball as a child and could play in the NBA as early as the 2024-2025 season . $130.97. The two had been casual sex partners prior to the news. James has earned more than $1 billion during his 18-year career, with nearly $400 million in salary and more than $600 million in off-the-court earnings, but that doesnt make him a billionaire. She Raised Lebron Alone When LeBrons grandmother died of a heart attack, Gloria was left all alone to raise him herself at the age of 19. He is the son of Gloria Marie James, a single mother who was sixteen when he was born, and Anthony McClelland. [33] Some sports analysts, football critics, high school coaches, former and current players have speculated that James could have played in the National Football League. For his 18th birthday, he skirted state amateur bylaws by accepting a Hummer H2 as a gift from his mother, who had secured a loan for the vehicle by utilizing James's future earning power as an NBA superstar. [442] Following his actions during the 2010 free agency period and The Decision, he was listed as one of the most disliked athletes in the United States. [389] He eventually developed a reputation for raising his defensive level in the playoffs, which some analysts referred to as "Playoff LeBron". [316] On January 13, in a 113112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, he scored his 38,000th career point, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so. [201] James eventually finished the season with averages of 27.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 4.2 turnovers per game. The press release also says the title "challenges the notion that the only way out of the inner city is either to become a rapper or a ball player. Gloria had him at the age of 16. ', "LeBron James sticks up for Stephen Curry, calls President Trump a 'bum', "LeBron James says he would never sit across from President Trump", "LeBron James Neatly Dismissed Trump's Racial Divisiveness in a Must-See Interview", "Trump is insulting LeBron James's intelligence and Don Lemon's on Twitter", "LeBron James fires back at Trump after insult: 'You really got this much time that you can comment on me? [68], At the conclusion of the 20082009 season, James finished second in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award voting and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team,[70] posting 23 chase-down blocks and a career-high 93 total blocks. [540] James partnered with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2018 to found Ladder, a company that developed nutritional supplements to help athletes with severe cramps after dealing with that issue during the 2014 Finals. [197] Their turnaround began with a victory over the Wizards on November 3 where James scored 57 points, which represented the second-highest point total of his career and tied a franchise record. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. LeBron James, in full LeBron Raymone James, byname King James, (born December 30, 1984, Akron, Ohio, U.S.), American professional basketball player who is widely considered one of the greatest all-around players of all time and who won National Basketball Association (NBA) championships with the Miami Heat (2012 and 2013), the Cleveland Cavaliers [493] In response, senior White House advisor Jared Kushner stated that he was planning to reach out to James regarding the boycott. Gloria Marie James was born on Feb. 4, 1968. [28] This prompted an investigation by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) because its guidelines stated that no amateur may accept any gift valued over $100 as a reward for athletic performance. [513] In 2011, Fenway Sports Group became the sole global marketer of his rights, and as part of the deal, he was granted a minority stake in the English Premier League football club Liverpool,[514] who he has claimed his support for. [459] James later reflected that it was his most important professional accomplishment of his life. Men's Nike Dri-FIT NBA Jersey. [50] In Game 3 of the series, he made the first game-winning shot of his career, making another in Game 5. [177] Behind his leadership, the Cavaliers opened the series with a 21 lead before being eliminated in six games. [427] James drinks wine every night, believing that it is good for his heart.