LeBron Raymone James Sr., also known as "King James" by his fans, is an American basketball forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024/25 NBA season. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron as the first overall pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft. James played with the Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010 before joining the Miami Heat in 2010. He returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and signed with the Lakers in 2018.
As of April 18, 2025, James has played in a total of 1,562 games, scoring 42,184 points, blocking 1,150 shots, and making 11,584 assists, as per Basketball Reference. He became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 points and became the first player to average 20+ points in his 22nd season. His son, Bronny James, is also playing with him after being drafted by the Lakers in June 2024 as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
LeBron James' nationality
LeBron James holds American nationality and citizenship. He has represented the United States in numerous international tournaments, including the Olympic Games in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2024. He has also appeared in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and the 2007 FIBA Americas Championships. As of April 2025, he has won four Olympic gold medals and two FIBA World Championship bronze medals. He has also won the 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2020 NBA Championships, earning the Finals MVP honors in each. Additionally, he was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013 respectively. (via NBA and USA Basketball's official websites)
LeBron James' hometown
LeBron James' hometown is Akron, Ohio, USA. He began playing basketball in fifth grade and entered the NBA Draft directly after high school, skipping college. He graduated from St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, after studying for four years, where an arena was later named in his honor.
LeBron James' birthplace
Lebron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, United States, to his mother, Gloria Marie James, when she was only 16 years old at the time. He stayed with the family of Frank Walker, a local soccer coach, who first introduced James to basketball at the age of nine. James's father, Anthony McClelland, was not significantly involved in his son's life due to his criminal background.
FAQs on LeBron James
A. LeBron James is 40 years old, as of April 2025.
A, LeBron James's wingspan is approximately 7 feet.
A. LeBron James's jersey number is 23 in Los Angeles Lakers, as of April 2025.
A. LeBron James is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06m) tall.
A. LeBron James weighs 250 lbs (113kg), as of April 2025.
